Welcome to the Team! On Tuesday, May 12th, County Judge Greg Sowell administered the oath of office to our three newest employees who recently graduated from the Angelina Police Academy. These officers will now begin the Field Training Program, where they will continue developing the skills, experience, and professionalism necessary to prepare for the challenges […]
The Texas Department of Transportation’s annual Click it or Ticket campaign begins today. Increased enforcement will occur from Monday, May 18, through Sunday, May 31. Studies show 1 in 10 Texans do not take the simple step of buckling up — that’s more than 3 million people. Law enforcement will be increasing during this period, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (NACOGDOCHES,TEXAS): The Nacogdoches Police Department would like to provide an update regarding Officer Spencer Tutt. Officer Spencer Tutt experienced a serious medical emergency at his home on May 3, 2026. Personnel from EMS, the Fire Department, and the Nacogdoches Police Department responded to the scene, where immediate medical intervention was required. Officer […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Nacogdoches Police Department handled 55 calls for service between the early morning hours of May 5 and May 6, according to a daily incident summary. The reports ranged from assaults and drug arrests to traffic accidents, welfare checks, and fraud investigations. Assaults and Family Violence Officers responded to multiple assault calls […]
As a result of coordinated efforts involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in both the United States and Mexico, 18-year-old Jared Garcia of Nacogdoches, Texas, was taken into custody in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas on April 29th, 2026, for an outstanding Nacogdoches grand jury indictment for Murder. The grand jury indictment stems […]
On Monday, April 20, 2026, at 11:17 pm, the Nacogdoches County Combined Dispatch received numerous calls of a loud explosion in the Etoile area. Nacogdoches County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the scene. While responding, deputies could see a large fire burning near the Etoile area while traveling through the Woden area. Numerous other first […]
This week, we recognize the voices behind the calls—the calm in the chaos and the steady presence in someone’s worst moment. Our dispatchers are the unseen first responders, working tirelessly behind the scenes to serve and protect our community every single day. We’re kicking off the week with a group photo of our incredible dispatch […]
