Secret alarm leads to missing washer
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      El Campo police used their theft-alarm system and a chemical dye to nab a man who allegedly tried to steal a power washer Friday. In November 2005, Bob Melanson of Commercial State Bank bought a VARDA (Voice Activated Radio Dispatch Alarm) system for the El Campo Police Department after West Whar...
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Police Blotter
      City Arrests Alcohol, drugs Jessie Walker, 46, of 1610 S. Mechanic was arrested at 4:53 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 on charges of possession of 2 ounces or less or marijuana and no insurance and a warrant for open alcohol container in a motor vehicle after being stopped for speeding.
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Beasley man sought in attack
Man allegedly used tire iron, knife against sleeping pair
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP news@leader-news.com
      A Beasley man released from Texas Youth Commission five months ago is now wanted for allegedly attacking a Wharton couple with a tire iron and kitchen knife. Police have been unable to locate 20-year-old Jamale Rashad Johnson since he eluded officers early Sunday morning, but say he has remained ...
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COURT REPORTS
      A jail sentence for drug possession and a probation for a man who fled police were among the sentences meted out by 329th District Court Judge Randy Clapp during November court actions.
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