JURY SUMONS SCAM

The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office and Nacogdoches County court officials are aware of a scam circulating in which people are being directed to a website that requests credit card or financial information when registering for jury duty. County residents summoned for jury duty will NEVER be asked to provide credit card or financial information. County […]

NPD – TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT

The Nacogdoches Police Department will be hosting a testing date for certified and non-certified applicants on January 28th, 2025! Apply today on the City of Nacogdoches website. Benefits include: Starting Salary of $60,043 $5,000 sign on bonus for certified officers Paid academy positions Take home car program Step pay Lateral entry program Assignment pay 2 […]

Three charged with felonies after bomb, guns, and drugs found during traffic stop

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas – Three Etoile residents were arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges Monday night after a traffic stop by Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office deputies turned up firearms, a homemade bomb, and illegal drugs.Brandon Thomas Lightfoot, 28, Misti Michelle Fink, 32, and Melanie Marie Lyman, 38, were pulled over by deputies on patrol near […]

NPD TO HOST CITIZENS’ POLICE ACADEMY

The Nacogdoches Police Department is set to host a Citizens’ Police Academy.This 14-week program aims to provide citizens with a comprehensiveunderstanding of the Nacogdoches Police Department and the field of lawenforcement.Sgt. Brett Ayres, the program coordinator, stated, “The initiative offers a thoroughexamination of law enforcement, focusing specifically on the policies andprocedures of the Nacogdoches Police […]

Nacogdoches Police Department – Traffic Advisory

Officers from The Nacogdoches Police Department and DPS are on the scene of a major accident in the 3000 block of South St. (South St @ Loop 224). There are no serious injuries. An 18 wheeler overturned and has the northbound entrance to SW Stallings Dr. completely blocked, all traffic is being routed north and […]

Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Back in Custody

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Christopher Garay on Nov. 29 and Johnny Wilson on Dec. 2. Michael Petterson, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, was arrested on Nov. 27. Crime Stoppers […]

NACOGDOCHES POLICE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST IN AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

On December 9, 2024, around 2:33 p.m., the Nacogdoches Police Department responded to a 911 call from a gas station employee located in the 3200 block of North St. The employee reported that the store had been robbed by an armed black male, who had taken an unspecified amount of money and other merchandise before fleeing […]

Fatal Collision on U.S. Highway 59: One Dead, Traffic Disrupted

A fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler left one person dead on Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred when a passenger vehicle turned in front of the truck, causing a deadly collision. Traffic on U.S. 59 was rerouted as authorities, including the Texas Highway Patrol, investigated the scene. The identity of the victim has not yet been […]