Ellis County Sheriff's Office

Way to go Explorer Lieutenant Jaden Segura!

One of the biggest responsibilities we have at the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is running the Ellis County Jail. Every year the Texas Commission on Jail Standards does an inspection of our facility. I am pleased to announce that we had that inspection last week and once again passed with flying colors. I want to personally thank each and every member of our staff for the awesome job they do every single day. A special shout out to Chief Terry Ogden, Captain Tommie Eberhart, Lieutenant’s Wendy Hammonds, Daniel Gonzales, George Flores and Jamie Land.

Captain Eberhart is retiring at the end of this month. One of the pictures below is Captain Eberhart signing his last jail inspection report. We will miss you Cap!
Sheriff Brad Norman

Prayers for the family and the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office!

We at Kaufman County Sheriffs Office are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected and tragic loss of one of our own.
Sergeant II Daniel Van Huss passed away on July 21, 2024, after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle accident. Daniel began his career with the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office in 2009, became a Deputy in 2011, was promoted to Corporal in 2013, and to Sergeant later that same year. He worked in the Criminal Investigations Division (CID), DEA Task Force and the Street Crimes Unit. Daniel was promoted to Sergeant II on July 15, 2024. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Bryan W. Beavers
Sheriff
Kaufman County, Texas

FYI

ROAD CLOSURE!! 🚧 Beginning Monday, July 15, contractors for Ellis County will be replacing air conditioning units on the roof of the Ellis County Jail. As a result, the intersection of S. College Street and W. Madison Street will be closed to all traffic until the work is completed.

Please use alternate routes and follow all road signs. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Public Works at 469-309-4300.

SILVER Alert: CANCELLED
Mr. Gonzales has been found. He is okay and being reunited with his family. Thank you to everyone who helped look for Mr. Gonzales.

SILVER Alert: Missing Person
Alfonoso Gonzales - Dementia
87 YOA, 5’5, 172
Last seen in 400 Block Panorama Loop in Waxahachie. Possibly in a black 2004 Ford F150.
TX LP: HJK 5602

Press Release: SCAM Alert

Please read below!

Have you seen this child? Mercedeis Akeera Guest Missing From: Midlothian, TX. Missing Date: June 28, 2024. Both photos shown are of Mercedeis. She was last seen on June 28, 2024.

The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Waxahachie 4th of July parade today and had a blast. The Emergency Communications Center entered a float and won the “Grand Champion” trophy! Great job to our 911 Dispatchers!
Sheriff Brad Norman

Please be safe this 4th of July weekend and don’t drink and drive, have a designated driver! God bless America and God bless Ellis County!
Sheriff Brad Norman

All current elections are over… If you are still seeing political signs posted while out and about along the roadways please report the whereabouts and for which candidate here in the comments below to help the candidates find their signs. Thank you.

Please join me in congratulating members of the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications team who received several awards at the annual North Central Texas 911 Gala in Fort Worth, Texas. 9-1-1 Team of the Year award was presented to Jennifer Click, Jennifer Hampton, Andrew Anderson, Debra Murray, Ariel Cox, Amber Barber, and Cherokee McKeever for their exemplary handling of a March 2023 tragedy. Amber Barber was presented with the 9-1-1 Public Education Professional of the Year award for her dedication and contribution to the education and awareness of 9-1-1 and its uses. Haley Watkins was also presented with the 9-1-1 Professional Award for her professionalism, initiative, creativity, and diligence in assisting a caller and or coworker on a daily basis. Our Dispatch Center Tele-communicators do an awesome job every single day! Congratulations!
Sheriff Brad Norman

Please join me in welcoming Deputy Roman Johnson as the newest member of the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office. Roman was recently sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff and graduated today from the North Texas Council of Government’s Police Academy Class # 298.
Sheriff Brad Norman

We are hiring Deputies and Detention Officers. Come be a part of our great team!

Thank you for the kind gesture demonstrated today by the lady who purchased lunch for those working jury selection today. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!

Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center will be participating in the 9-1-1 Cares: School Supplies Drive May 1st -July 19th. Supplies collected will be donated to local schools for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. A donation box will be in the Ellis County Sheriff's Office lobby located at 300 S Jackson St, Waxahachie for anyone who would like to drop off donations

Ellis County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety participated in career day at Stafford Elementary in Italy, TX. Sergeant Sowder, Deputy Raney, Telecommunicator Amber Barber, and Corporal Vela with the Highway Patrol answered questions and demonstrated equipment used by law enforcement.
Sheriff Brad Norman

For Immediate Release:
Midlothian PD - OIS

Today was the annual Ellis County Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony where those officers who died in the line of duty were honored. Thank you Chief Joe Bill Wiser and the Waxahachie Police Department for leading the ceremony this year.
Sheriff Brad Norman

This week is National Police Week! I want to take a moment and thank the awesome men and women of the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office. We have an incredible group of Deputies that do an incredible job for the citizens of Ellis County each and every day! Please join me in showing our appreciation to these dedicated folks!
Sheriff Brad Norman

North Bound US Hwy 287 has been closed in Midlothian between FM 633 (9th Street) & Hwy. 67 due to a Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident. The on ramp at 9th & 287 N/B is closed by TxDOT until highway re-opens. Alternate route will be to use Bus. 287 (Main St) and enter N/B US Hwy. 287 near Loves.
Crews are now clearing the crash scene and all of the debris accident and will be opening the highway back up for normal use soon.

This week is National Correction Officer Week! We have a great team that does an awesome job day in and day out!
Sheriff Brad Norman

Today I had the privilege of promoting Clint Sigler to the rank of Sergeant in the Patrol Division. Clint has served the citizens of Ellis County since 2016 and was with the Dallas Police Department prior to that. Please join me in welcoming Sergeant Sigler.
Sheriff Brad Norman

Today is Administrative Professionals Day! A huge thank you to these awesome ladies and the jobs they do!
Sheriff Brad Norman

It was great night at the 2024 Bling Bang Bash for the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Thanks to Investigator Tiner & Investigator Milligan for modeling each of the purses in tonight’s bingo games.
Proud to have the top auction item with a Custom Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Henry 30-30 rifle that went for $6,500 & was donated by the Brad Norman for Sheriff Campaign.

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ESTRAY

Case Number: 24-005545
Date: April 17, 2024

On the 16th day of April A.D. 2024, I impounded the below-described estray:

Animal Type: 1 Bull Breed: Angus-Cross
Color: Black Size: Approximately 1,300 pounds
S*x: Male Age: Approximately 2 years old
Brand, Earmark, Identifying Characteristics: None
Location of the Estray when impounded: 5334 FM 879 Palmer, TX. 75152

Reporting Party: Gary Ashford

And, on the 17th day of April A.D. 2024 I filed NOTICE OF ESTRAY with the Ellis County Clerk’s office of Ellis County, Texas.

Notice is hereby given that if the ownership of said Estray is not determined by the 4th
day of May A.D. 2024, said Estray will be sold at Public Auction/Sheriff’s sale at: Hubbard Livestock Exchange, 3422 State Highway 31 Hubbard TX; Sale starting on MAY 6TH, 2024 @ 1pm.

THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ELLIS

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority on the 17th day of April A.D. 2024 personally appeared Deputy J. Cozby #404 in and for Ellis County, Texas who being duly sworn deposes and says:
That on the 16th day of April A.D. 2024, I was notified of the above-described livestock running at large in Ellis County Texas at the above-described location and pursuant to the stock laws of the State of Texas, Chapter 4, Title 121 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, impounded said livestock, same being impounded at the above-described location.

Brad Norman
Sheriff, Ellis County Texas

By:_____J.W. Cozby /_972-825-4967__
Deputy Sheriff, Ellis County

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on this 17th day of April A.D. 2024.

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ESTRAY

Case Number: 24-005489
Date: April 16, 2024

On the 15th day of April A.D. 2024, I impounded the below-described estrays:

Animal Type: 2 Pigs Breed: Pot-Belly
Color: Black & White Size: 1 is 70 lbs. & 1 is 20 lbs.
S*x: Male Age: 1 is under 1 year & 1 is over 1 year
Brand, Earmark, Identifying Characteristics: Black pig has 2 front white feet and white pig has black markings on face and above tail.

Location of the Estray when impounded: 218 Sunrise Drive Palmer, TX.
Reporting Party: Deb Neighbors

And, on the 16th day of April A.D. 2024 I filed NOTICE OF ESTRAY with the Ellis County Clerk’s office of Ellis County, Texas.

Notice is hereby given that if the ownership of said Estray is not determined by the 3rd
day of May A.D. 2024, said Estrays will be sold at Public Auction/Sheriff’s sale at: Ellis County Livestock Pens, 133 Hoyt Road, Waxahachie, TX; Sale starting @ 10am on Tuesday May 7th, 2024.

THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ELLIS

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority on the 16th day of April A.D. 2024 personally appeared Deputy J. Cozby #404 in and for Ellis County, Texas who being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That on the 15th day of April A.D. 2024, I was notified of the above-described livestock running at large in Ellis County, Texas at the above-described location and pursuant to the stock laws of the State of Texas, Chapter 4, Title 121 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, impounded said livestock, same being impounded at the above-described location.

BRAD NORMAN
Sheriff, Ellis County Texas

By:___J.W. Cozby /_972-825-4967__
Deputy Sheriff, Ellis County

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on this 16th day of April A.D. 2024.

This week we celebrate Animal Control Officers Appreciation week. We have 3 ACOs that remarkably cover 952 square miles. These guys ensure that livestock and other animals are quickly put up and out of roadways when they get out all across our county.

The call volume that our ACOs handle is on average 15-16 calls per ACO. Not only do these men take care of loose livestock, they also conduct animal welfare checks and look into allegations of neglect and poor living conditions of domesticated animals.

Don Smith has served with the ECSO for 7.5 years and currently holds an advanced ACO license from the State of Texas. One of the things Don enjoys about his job is the ability to help people and animals. When Don isn't at work, he enjoys spending time with his family and fishing.

Terry Bryant has served with the ECSO for 7 years. One of three things Terry enjoys about being an ACO is being outdoors and not stuck in an office. Terry enjoys watching the horse races when he is not serving the public as an ACO.

Danny Gammon is our most recent ACO hire. He joined us 2 years ago coming from the City of Balch Springs where he ran the animal control shelter and was a supervisor there for 5 years. Danny's favorite thing about being an ACO is that he has 952 square miles of office and working with animals. When Danny isn't at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife. His favorite things are Jesus and the outdoors.

These men do a fantastic job daily of meeting the needs of our growing county. They are often faced with obstacles that they regularly overcome when it comes to animal welfare. Join us in thanking them for a job well done.
Sheriff Brad Norman

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. I want to take a moment and thank the brave folks who do this job for us. They are awesome. Please join me in congratulating these men and women!
Sheriff Brad Norman