MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • US 79 at CR 335 for traffic control on Wednesday. • FM 908 at US 77 along with AMR, PHI, RPD officers Davis and Wachtel and the Milam County Sheriff’s Office for a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday. • East Belton just past Yoakum for a small grass fire in a ditch on Thursday.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Aug.

Rockdale police make two felony arrests, one accident reported

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past week including: • Dennis Keith Johnson, 57, Rockdale, was arrested on Friday for a parole violation for robbery, possession of a controlled substance (1 to 6 grams) and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

THE DREAMERS AND THE ARTIST

Jocelyn and Rodney Lewis had a dream for over a year that has finally come true. Jocelyn sent out a message asking people, “What are some things that make you think of Rockdale?” She got a list “a mile long.”.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Aug. 10-16. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch. us. Warranty Deeds Thomas Westerman to Charles W. Ellison and Carol Ann Ellison – 125 acres, Samuel Frost League (3,282). Kathy R.

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

Water lightly stained; 88 degrees; 1.73 feet below pool. Black bass are good on crankbaits fished up the river around the island. Crappie are good on jigs fished over structure in 4-10 feet of water. White bass are good over road beds. Blue catfish are good on jug lines baited with shad or cut bait.

CHURCH NEWS

The American Academy of Cr isis Counseling in Rockdale is holding sessions for adults called “Reduce Risks of Heart Disease by Controlling Blood Pressure,” which are being conducted by Debbie McNair, PhD. Classes are held 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 30.

The following 31 cases were presented to the GRAND JURY and indicted as True Bills with no “No Bills” on August 17, 2023

DANIEL WAYNE TOVAR, 40, of Rockdale, 3rd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 1-4 Grams   PHILLIP RANCE BENNETT AKA PHILLIP RANCE FARRIS, 37, of Rockdale, State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Less than One Gram   AMANDA MARIE WARREN, 37, of Rockdale, State Jail Felony,...

THE LONE STAR

Rockdale’s star at the Main Street and Cameron Avenue intersection downtown made its appearance during the past two weeks and, once again, local broker John Dean supplied both the city and The Reporter with pictures taken from his drone.