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(CANTON) -According to social media posts, On January 13, 2020 at 7:51 AM, Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a traffic stop on IH-20 in the Canton, TX area. At the time of the stop, K-9 Rico was deployed to further investigate the presence of narcotics in the interior compartment of the vehicle. After a positive alert, A probable cause search was conducted of the vehicle and its contents. This search resulted in the seizure of 225 Grams
amphetamine. Investigative efforts further revealed the person arrested lives within the county and the narcotics were to be distribu t e d within Van Zandt County. This investigation will continue and it is anticipated that additional arrests will be made. In order to protect the integrity of this
on-going investigation, names are being withheld. Sheriff Dale Corbett respectfully thanks the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol Division for their assistance. Sheriff Corbett further states, “ this traffic stop is another example of the proactive enforcement initiative of Sgt. Bridger and K-9 Rico, I am very proud of their accomplishments and there great team work.” There is no doubt these narcotics were going to be distributed throughout Van Zandt County. Sherrif Corbett continued, “We will continue our investigation and make arrests accordingly. If you break the law in Van Zandt County and the offense warrants arrest, you will be arrested and prosecuted.”
WOOD COUNTY REPUBLICN WOMEN TO HOLD CNDIDATE FORUM
(QUITMAN) Republican women of Wood County will hold a candidate forum. the forum will be held Monday, January 20, 2020 and will feature candidates for Wood County District Attorney and District Judge. the forum will be held at the Carroll Green Activity Center in quitman and is open to the public. the doors will open at 12:15 PM and the forum will start shortly after.
mary candidates in each race from the US President down the ballot to the In a Related Story County Constable. Republican County Chair, Janna Castloo, along with Precinct Chairs, Diane Jones, Sherrie Culbertson, Kathy Wakeman, & Sara Phillips recently held the County Candidate Ballot Draw. Every County in Texas, on the same day, draws positions for Pri-
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