Services for Deputy Ed Straubing

It is with great sadness that I announce the sudden passing of Deputy Ed Straubing this afternoon while on duty at the NCSO. We are all shocked and in disbelief by this tragic event. We ask that our community please keep his family and the members of his NCSO family in your prayers. Ed was a great friend, devout Christian, model employee and his joyful presence will be missed by all at the NCSO and throughout our community. Funeral services are pending at Griffin-Roughton funeral home. Sheriff Elmer Tanner

Congratulations Deputy Ryan Gantt.

We would like to congratulate Deputy Randy Clay on his promotion from Detective Sergeant to Patrol Lieutenant. Lt. Clay has previously worked in corrections, patrol and C.I.D. during his tenure at the NCSO. Congratulations and best of luck in your new position. Sheriff Elmer Tanner

We extend a special thank you to Ron Buckley and Kathy McCracken with Woodmen Life Chapter 5, for your token of appreciation, and remembrance of those who serve our community. We appreciate you as well.

This morning the Navarro County Commissioners Court placed Navarro County under a burn ban until further notice.

We would like to say thank you to Alicia Rogers with Family First Hospice, Jennifer Tatum with Cedar Lake Home Health and Hospice, and Alma Espinoza with Country Meadows brought food to the Sheriff's Office today. Sheriff Elmer Tanner

In continuing evolution at the NCSO, we have made another upgrade to our departmental firing range. The range is utilized for training purposes by many law enforcement agencies in Navarro County. For over thirty years the steps leading down the hill to our range were made of bridge timbers and over time, the wood has rotted and become very unsafe and a liability. After exploring several options of replacing them with concrete, wood or metal and reviewing estimates, we were able to upgrade to these new metal steps this week thanks to Oil City Iron Works in Corsicana. They performed a turn key fabrication of our new steps including handrails along with installation. We couldn't be happier with the final product and look forward to many years of use. Sheriff Elmer Tanner

This morning Corporal Keith Lewis was on routine patrol in the 8000 block of NW 0150 Rice when he observed suspicious activity at the gated entrance to a pasture. Cpl. Lewis being proactive, approached the occupants of two vehicles parked at the location and ultimately during the course of an investigation seized over 4 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and prohibited weapons. The two suspects were arrested at the scene and charged with man/del over 4 under 200 grams a first degree felony and possession of prohibited weapon. I'd like to say job well done Cpl. Lewis. Sheriff Elmer Tanner

The NCSO welcomes two new employees. Kit Carson Waldrop is our newest telecommunications officer and Sarai Palamero (not pictured) has been hired as our newest detention officer. Deputy Carson (pictured with Sheriff Tanner and Communications Lt. Cagle) comes to us from the Limestone County Sheriff's Office where he also worked as a Telecommunicator. Congratulations to both of you and welcome aboard! Sheriff Tanner

This morning NCSO narcotics detectives conducted a narcotics investigation in the 600 block of Oakridge Circle in Corsicana. The deputies seized marijuana growing outside of the residence and a quantity of methamphetamine was also seized inside the residence. One suspect was arrested at the location. Sheriff Elmer Tanner