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Dustin Wayne Reaves, 27, was arrested on 06/27, assault –choking, possession of a rearm by a felon.

Donna nmn Kinne, 50, was arrested on 06/27, the , failure to ID, released 06/28, bonded.

Vanessa Dale Ross, 61, was arrested on 06/27, public intoxication, 06/28, ordered to appear.

Eric Lawrence Scott, 38, was arrested on 06/27, failure to pay child support, order to appear, released 06/28, ordered to appear.

Nethastter Nicole Goodlow, 33, was arrested on 06/27, blue warrant – violation of parole, assault with bodily injury.

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By LYDIA LOFTIS Special correspondent to The Pittsburg Gazette

A Camp County Grand Jury has handed down more than 35 felony indictments since Jan. 19, 2016. The Grand Jury meets once a month and the indictments are as follows: January 19: Xavian Wilkerson, Assault Family Violence- Choking; Keith Norman Porter, Indecency with a child;Keith Norman Porter, Indecency with a child; and James Henry Davis, Felony Driving While Intoxicated.

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June 15 is World Elder Abuse Prevention Day

By J. LESLIE RISEDEN Special Contributor to The Pittsburg Gazette

Monday afternoon firemen responded to a car fire on Greer Blvd.in front of theVerizon store.According to Fire Chief David Abernathy, the“suspected cause of the fire was an electrical short in the left rear tail/ brake light housing. Damage was confined to the rear of the car and some loose items and carpet inside the trunk.”No injuries were reported.

The Pittsburg Camp County Public Library began summer program with a visit by the Zooniversity,“the zoo that comes to you.”Allison Blankenship, wildlife educator holds an African Ball Python female, named Megabite, and explains their range, habits, and habitat. Even though its name is intimidating, Ball Pythons rarely bite and if disturbed will coil into a ball to protect its head, thus the name.

JUNE 20–24 VBS at Missionary Baptist Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 992 FM 1520 will hold Vacation Bible School June 20-24 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The topic will be “Running the Race.” Call for a ride: 903-855-1604 or 903-856-5270.

JUNE 27–JULY 1 VBS at First United Methodist Vacation Bible School will be held June 27-July 1 at First United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon, at the corner of Mount Pleasant and College streets. The theme this year is “Cave Quest-Following Jesus the Light.” There will be exciting learning experiences through storytelling, music, games, experiments, crafts and fellowship. You may pre-register by phone 903856-2167 or on June 27. Registration on site begins at 8 a.m.

Kaidence Brown, kindergartner at Pittsburg Primary, competed in the Little Miss Texas State Pageant in April in Tyler. Kaidence won Best Fashion in the 4-6 age division and Mini Grand Supreme in the 4-9 age division.

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• Robbers struck twice in Pittsburg last Tuesday, and officers are asking anyone with information on the robberies to come forward. They left town with only $20.

• The current high cost of copper is driving up copper related thefts. Many of these thefts are occurring along railroad right of way, some in Camp County.

• Kendall Wright was selected by the Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph as a member of the All-East Texas Boys Track Team. Sports staff writer Harold Wilson pulled together an impressive group of tracksters for his All-East Texas team. Wright placed second in the triple jump at the University Interscholastic League State Track and Field Championship meet held in Austin May 13. His silver medal jump was 47-2.

What was your favorite animal at the Pittsburg Public Library Program “Zooniversity?”

Decon MacDaniel Collins, 28, was arrested on 06/06, parole violation.

Austin Wilbert Young, 48, was arrested on 06/06, burglary of a vehicle.

Randy Glenn Wilson, 57, was arrested on 06/06, reckless driving.

Gary Lynn Pilgrim, Jr., 41, was arrested on 06/07, one count theft by check, one Justice of the Peace warrant, hold for Titus county on four warrants.

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