Calls to City Hall now being recorded
By SHANNON CRABTREE newsdesk@leader-news.com
      All calls to and from El Campo City Hall and most other municipal buildings are now being recorded although it is unlikely anyone will every listen to the time-stamped digital files.
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Most Wanted
Roger Ray Vernon
     Wanted for: Theft Facts of the Case: Roger Ray Vernon, a 51-year-old black male; 6'1" and 173 lbs. is wanted in connection with a theft at Bucee's, 2403 N. Mechanic on Sept. 9. He allegedly took a power washer valued at more than $1,500.
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COURT REPORTS
      Alleged crimes of violence ranging from assault of a public servant to assorted sex crimes have several Wharton County residents facing felony trials. The Wharton County Grand Jury handed down a host of indictments following early September deliberations.
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Police Blotter
      City Arrests Alcohol, drugs El Campo police officers investigating heavy smoke in the Evans Park area early Sunday morning discovered a vehicle had struck a building in the 100 block of South Washington.
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Information on arson warrants reward
      Law enforcers are hoping someone will step up and accept a cash reward offered whoever can help track down those responsible for setting a CR 418 bridge on fire last week. The flames Sept. 25 ultimately caused an estimated $200,000 damage - completely destroying the almost 100-foot span bridge o...
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ECPD sends two officers to ECISD, takes on two
By BRENDA SOMMER news1@leader-news.com
      With the move of two officers to full-time positions at the campuses of El Campo ISD, the El Campo Police Department is welcoming two new officers to the agency. The city and school district signed an agreement last month to put two officers at the disposal of the district during school hours.
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