Deputies put new tasers to work
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      Saturday night marked the first time a Wharton County Sheriff's Department deputy used a Taser on the job since the deputies were trained in the equipment's use earlier this month. Deputy Robin Rodriguez used her Taser to subdue and take into custody Juan Chavero, 42, while responding to a domest...
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Police Blotter
      City Arrests Alcohol, drugs Jonathan Chris Vega, 18, of 101 Becky was arrested at 3:46 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 on two warrants each for no driver's license and no insurance and warrants for minor in possession of tobacco, minor driving under the influence of alcohol and public intoxication. He ...
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Sex offenders watched by public, police
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      It's up to the public to keep an eye on registered sex offenders who might live nearby. A search of the state's sex offender database shows there are at least 96 registered sex offenders living in Wharton County, scattered throughout the county with 34 residing in Wharton, 30 in El Campo, seven i...
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Parents must be thorough when using state database
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      A search of the state's sex offender database shows there are at least 96 registered sex offenders living in Wharton County, but those searching the database need to be sure they're getting all the information.
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