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County Record The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas
Vol. 52 No. 34
Week of Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Orange police officer bitten during arrest Debby Schamber For The Record
An Orange Police officer was recently assaulted when the suspect bit him during an arrest. According to reports, at about 9 a.m., Officer M. Roush was dispatched to 1411 5th Street in reference to a disturbance. When he arrived he found the suspect, Vonquisha Julian, 33, of Orange, standing at the gates of the apartment complex “screaming” at peo-
ple. Roush was flagged down by 24-year-old Ericca Burks, of Orange. She reported to the officer she was Julian struck on the head with a pipe by Julian as she attempted to walk out of the area. An altercation ensued and Julian reportedly but Burks on her left arm near her elbow. Before Roush was able to gather information to complete the paperwork, Julian continued her rant to other people in the complex and the officer. With children in the area, Julian exposed herself. The officer advised Burks he would return after he detained
Julian. The officer advised Julian he was going to arrest her for disorderly conduct. Julian continued to yell and scream but said she was deaf. She also said the police department and sheriff’s office personnel were raping and trying to kill her along with other people in the complex. Julian became increasingly aggressive and uncooperative so the officer called for backup. Julian also urinated on herself. The officers wore rubber gloves as they told her to place her hands behind her back to be arrested. However, she would not comply and attempted to walk away. Instead she clasped her hands together and placed then over her chest and under her chin. Officer
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three of those crashes were alcohol-related. The Thanksgiving holiday should be a safe and joyous time, said Trooper Stephanie Davis. Major Sparky Robinson, of the Orange Police Department, says they adjust their manpower to “beef up” patrol to ensure the safety of everyone in residential areas as well as at businesses. “We maximize what we have,” he said. However, Robinson added, if anyone sees anything suspicious they are encouraged to call OPD. “People are our best source of information,” Robinson said. The number to call is 409883-1026. DPS offers the following tips to ensure safe travels: Minimize distractions as much as possible. Don’t text and drive. Don’t travel fatigued. Switch drivers or find a safe location and take a break. Adjust speed for weather, traffic conditions and emergency vehicles. Don’t drink and drive; designate a sober driver. Buckled up.
Roush was able to reach her right hand and place it behind her. However, during this time, Julian attempted to bit his hand. As he was attempting to put her left hand behind her, she lunged forward and bit the top of his hand just over the middle knuckle. Roush wrote in his report, “I felt instant pain to mu hand.”
The officer pulled his hand away and saw it was bleeding. Julian then began spitting towards the faces of the other officers. With the assistance of other officers, Julian was placed on the ground. Once on the ground, officers were able to place handcuffs and leg shackles on her without further in-
cident. But, Julian continued spitting, so an officer found a shirt inside her purse and used it to cover her head like a hood. She was placed into the back of a patrol vehicle and taken to the Orange County Jail for assault on a public servant. After having his wound ORANGE POLICEMAN PAGE 3A
Gary’s cooks Thanksgiving
Luminaries offer those Cops out in force with loss for holiday season holiday spirit For The Record
Debby Schamber For The Record
The loss of a loved one is tough, especially during the holiday season. However, a chance to honor and remember them while sharing a little holiday spirit with others will occur at the Hillcrest Memoial Gardens when luminaries are placed on the headstones. Dan Naegelin, manager of Claybar Cemeteries and Family Service Manager for Claybar Funeral Homes, is gearing up for the event on Dec. 1. It will start at 3:30 p.m. with a service and at 4:30 they will light the luminaries. More than 4,200 luminaires will light up the night sky. “Please participate and help us light the candles for your loved ones and neighbors,” Naegelin said. The luminary, which is a white bag, candle, candle LUMINARIES PAGE 2A
Law enforcement is gearing up for the holidays to protect the citizens on the roadways and in the city. Many travelers are expected to hit Texas roadways for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Texas Department of Public Safety would like to remind every driver to be safe on the roads during the long holiday weekend. All distractions endanger the safety of the driver, passengers and bystanders. Texting while driving, driving while impaired and drowsy driving are all dangerous driving behaviors that make the roadways unsafe and even deadly for some drivers. Before getting behind the wheel, it is best to turn the cell phones off, designate a sober driver and make sure the driver is well rested to ensure the safety of all motorists traveling this holiday. DPS Troopers will be patrolling throughout the holiday weekend to promote safety. During the Thanksgiving weekend in 2011, Troopers in Jefferson and Orange counties investigated 21 crashes and
Toni Kaiser, a waitress at Gary’s Cafe cuts a piece of pie for a hungry customer. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber
Debby Schamber For The Record
Workers at Gary’s Cafe located at 2650 Lutcher Drive near Interstate 10 are busy preparing for their big Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday for customers just passing through Orange and for those just wanting a good traditional meal. They started on Monday with making the corn bread for their tasty corn bread dressing. The rest of the meal will be turkey, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, rolls and no meal is complete without dessert.
Workers are hoping to see the smiling faces of their regular customers along with new people as well. For those who don’t want to cook or without a family nearby this is the ideal place to go. However, call-in orders are welcome too. Gary’s is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. but the Thanksgiving meal will served starting at 11 a.m. They will be closed on Thursday, so the staff can enjoy the holiday with their families. Owners, Keith and Linda Kovatch, want to invite everyone to come and enjoy the food and friendly service.
The highways will certainly be a busy place for travelers. According to the AAA Texas, it is predicted nearly 3.3 million Texans will hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday period. It is estimated the number of Texans traveling this holiday week will increase 1.6 percent compared to last year. With Thanksgiving being on Thursday, the association defines the holiday travel period as round trips of 50 miles or more from Wednesday through Sunday. AAA Texas spokeswoman GARY’S PAGE 3A
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear Broadcast and Journalism classes recently toured a local television station. Students learned how TV news productions are made, viewed editing rooms, equipment, talked to reporters and were able to be on camera on the studio set. They were able to work with actual weather maps using the green screen chroma-key filter. The group also toured the broadcast department, TV studio, radio station, and newspaper department at Lamar University the same morning. Sponsors are Tana Thompson, Ginger Bourque and Lindsey Standley.