NPD TO HOST CITIZENS’ POLICE ACADEMY

(Nacogdoches, Tx) The Nacogdoches Police Department will host aCitizens’ Police Academy.The Academy is a 14 week program designed to educate citizens about theNacogdoches Police Department and Law Enforcement.“This community outreach program allows participants an in-depth look intolaw enforcement, learn about our policies and procedures, and get to knowour officers”, said Sgt. Brett Ayres, who serves […]

Nacogdoches County Arrests: Drug Possession, Weapon Charge, and DWIs Reported Over Weekend

Nacogdoches, TX — January 4, 2026 Local law enforcement in Nacogdoches County reported four bookings into the county jail between the evening of January 3 and early January 4, involving charges ranging from drug possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon to driving while intoxicated. The most serious charges were filed against Latreya Quigitte Dove, […]

Major Meth Bust: Nearly 2 pounds, Two woman Charged

On 12 /23/2025, Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle for a traffic violation on Hwy 103 E near Etoile, TX. The vehicle was occupied by Molly Elizabeth Bowling 53 y/o and Lillyana Marie Pena 18 y/o both subjects have recently moved to Chireno, Texas. During the roadside interview, both […]

Wildfire: Advisory Alert – Update

On Saturday shortly before 2pm, residents in the 16000 block of Highway 259 called in a fire that had gotten out of control. A resident was burning a brush pile, that quickly spread into a pasture and then into a wooded area. Central Heights along with other Volunteer Fire Departments quickly responded to the scene. […]

Wildfire: Advisory Alert – Fire Crews Halt Blaze Near County Roads 144 & 143

Fire Department Crews and our Forestry Service are on scene attempting to contain a fire near the area of County Roads 144 and 143, off of Highway 259 in the 16000 block. Deputies have been conducting evacuations in this area on County 144 and County Road 143. Just received an update that fire crews have […]

ATM Theft Attempt in Chireno Foiled by Citizen; Suspects Still at Large

Chireno area: we are searching for at least two suspects who attempted to steal the ATM machine at Highway 21 and fm 95 at 1:50 am. Unknown suspects were scared off by a citizen. The suspects vehicle was found at loop 34 near Highway 21. The vehicle they were using was stolen out of Diboll. […]

Hector Cuarenta in custody

Late Sunday evening Hector Cuarenta, 17, surrendered himself to the Nacogdoches Police Department. Cuarenta was arrested and transferred to the Nacogdoches Law Enforcement Center. Cuarenta was wanted in connection with Friday’s shooting deaths of three subjects on Hackberry Street. Information will continue to be released as it is available.