Three nabbed in task force drug raid
"There was evidence that marijuana was being smoked and drugs sold out of the residence while the children were present." - Sgt. Wayne Denson
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      The District Attorney's Narcotics Task Force arrested three people Thursday on drug and child endangerment charges and allege the group used drugs in front of children. The task force got a search warrant after receiving several tips about drug dealing at 1309 Short the home of Twyla Harrell, 33,...
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Police Blotter
      City Arrests Alcohol, drugs A 14-year-old El Campo boy was arrested at 2:01 p.m. Friday, March 14 on a charge of possession of marijuana while at El Campo Middle School. An assistant principal allegedly found the drug in the boy's shoe. He was released the same day to the custody of a relative...
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Recent arrest points out ID theft dangers
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP news@leader-news.com
      It's said to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation. And it's one that does not discriminate against age, race or gender. A recent case of identity theft against Wharton notable Merrell "Doc" Barfield only proves the point that this type of crime is as damaging as it is pervasive, sai...
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