Search on for identity of bank robber
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      A reward is being offered to help police in the region find a speedy bank robber who favors elaborate disguises and small banks. "The FBI and Texas Rangers believe the same man may have committed all three crimes," said Cindy Howell, El Campo Police Department officer and coordinator for West Wha...
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Police Blotter
      City Arrests Alcohol, drugs Heather Pollard Rodriguez, 35, of Matagorda was arrested at 9:22 a.m. Friday, April 25 on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, expired motor vehicle inspection certificate, no insurance and no seat belt and warrants for open container and littering. She rema...
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Burglars strike twice at St. Roberts Church
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      Police need your help to find the burglars who broke into a local church twice in five days, but church officials are determined not to give in to fear. West Wharton County Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 reward for information that solves the two burglaries, during which three televisions wer...
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