A police stand-off with a suicidal man believed to have a gun ended peacefully this morning on Tulane Road near Autumn Oaks Cemetery. The 58-year-old man was sent to a hospital under a mental commitment. Orange Police Detective Captain Robert Enmon said the Orange County SWAT was called out but was not used. The Orange County Sheriff's Office helped at the scene. Enmon described the scene as a "very tense situation." It began with call about 10:30 a.m. from a concerned citizen who notified police about a suicidal man with a gun. The citizen wanted police to be aware the man was armed … [Read more...] about Standoff Ends Peacefully
Patient is Car Thief Suspect
A thief took an SUV outside a convenience store Tuesday morning as the vehicle's owner was inside getting coffee. The owner told Orange police he left the keys inside the black Chevrolet Tahoe. Witnesses said the owner ran outside and chased after the SUV when a woman drove it away. The theft was about 6 a.m. at the Smart Stop, 811 Strickland Drive. Orange police report the man had parked the car at a gas pump and went inside. Another customer saw a woman standing at the corner of the building walk up to the Tahoe and jump inside. The witness said the woman had a bandage on her left hand … [Read more...] about Patient is Car Thief Suspect
Foster Fights Friday
Foster lost the fight by decision. O'Shaquie Foster of Orange will make his third appearance on ShoBox this Friday night. ShoBox is part of Showtime's live boxing matches that they've been doing for 15 years on the pay cable network. Foster, a featherweight with a professional mark of 10-1 with 7 KO's, is taking on Rolando Chinea (12-1-1, 6KO) in a fight scheduled for eight rounds at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. It's scheduled to be the first of a four bout card that starts at 9pm. This will be Chinea's first fight on ShoBox. Last Feb. 19, he began to live up to … [Read more...] about Foster Fights Friday
Accident on FM1135 Sends Two To Hospital
On July 19, 2016, at approximately 5:15p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety was notified of a two vehicle crash on FM 1135 in Orange County. The crash occurred in the 2900 Block of FM 1135. A 2010 Ford pickup truck was traveling northbound on FM 1135. A 2005 Honda SUV was traveling southbound on FM 1135. The driver of the Ford pickup truck crossed the center dividing line striking the Honda. The momentum of the collision caused the Ford to travel off the roadway. The Ford truck traveled through a barbed wire fence and struck a tree. The Ford truck came to rest leaning against … [Read more...] about Accident on FM1135 Sends Two To Hospital
Accident Wednesday on I-10 in OC
At approximately 12:30p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety received a report of a multiple vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near mile marker 865 (Claiborne Park) in Orange County. A Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 in the inside traffic lane (fast lane). A Chevrolet passenger vehicle was also traveling eastbound behind the Chrysler. As the Chrysler traveled down the Interstate, the front right tire blew out. To avoid striking the Chrysler PT Cruiser, the driver of the Chevrolet veered to the right and struck the outside concrete wall. After striking the … [Read more...] about Accident Wednesday on I-10 in OC
Scholarships Awarded
Keleigh Dempsey and Dylan Mooney stand between Mark Jones and Tom Ray of the Orange County Sheriff's Department as recipients of the Blair Nicole Ray Memorial Scholarship. Each received $750 from money raised during the annual OCSO Blair Ray Memorial Fishing Tournament. … [Read more...] about Scholarships Awarded
Invista Sets Mark
INVISTA’s nylon intermediates manufacturing site in Orange recently celebrated five million work hours without an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable injury. “I am proud of our INVISTA Orange team,” said Jay Johnson, site manager. “It takes discipline and integrity from every one of our employees to reach milestones of this caliber. This achievement recognizes their daily commitment to operate our site in a safe and protective manner for our employees, contractors and the community.” In addition, the site received three safety awards from American Fuel & … [Read more...] about Invista Sets Mark
Oubre Recognized For Service
Dr. Paul Szuch (right), President, Lamar Institute of Technology presented the Presidential Award of Excellence to Lamar Institute of Technology Foundation President Dr. Shawn Oubre and the LIT Foundation Board of Directors for their years of excellent service to LIT students and the community. The award was presented during the Connie and Paul J. Szuch Scholarship Endowment Dinner in May which raised $38,000. … [Read more...] about Oubre Recognized For Service
Bridges Promoted At OCSO
Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt has promoted Allen "Rocky" Bridges to Corporal in the Civil Support Division in the Sheriff's Department. … [Read more...] about Bridges Promoted At OCSO
New Carwash In Pinehurst
Crews have demolished the building at the intersection of MacArthur Drive and Strickland Drive in Pinehurst. The building has served several different businesses. Most recently it was a carpet and flooring business owned by Warren Landry, Jr. Code Enforcement Officer Harry Vine said that a permit for demolishing the structure was purchased last week at his office in the Pinehurst City Hall. Vine indicated the new business expected at that location is Boogies Car Wash. It was rumored at one time that a McDonald’s Restaurant might be built there but negotiations fell through. … [Read more...] about New Carwash In Pinehurst
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