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CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On Oct. 5, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Laura Jackson, white female. Date of birth, Oct. 12, 1975. Height, 5’3”, weight, 180 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Canadian.

Did you know?

People whose impressions of motorcycle riders are straight from the classic film “Easy Rider” may need to adjust those perceptions, particularly in regard to the gender of the rider. A 2018 survey from the Motorcycle Industry Council found that roughly one in five motorcycle owners is a woman.

Burglary investigated

A burglary and a hit and run accident topped activity for police during the week. Perryton Tire and Glass, 19 1/2 Main, reported a socket set in a case had been stolen. It was valued at $100. The Holiday Inn Express, 2723 S. Main, reported a hit and run to a wood fence on the property.
RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR JENNINGS

RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR JENNINGS

RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR JENNINGS

Friends, family, and city staff gathered on Wednesday afternoon for a retirement reception for Don Jennings. Jennings has been the finance director for the City of Perryton for 30 years.

Martinez is charged with capital murder

A man arrested for arson after a suspicious house fire in July that resulted in the death of a child has now been charged with capital murder. On Sept. 30, the Perryton Police Department served a warrant on Humberto Martinez, 39, for capital murder of a person under 10 years of age.

Jennie June Club sets annual Book Fair at library

The Jennie June Club of Perryton are holding their fall Book Fair for 2022 at Perry Memorial Library during the month of October. Patronscanbuyusedbooks and videos at a bargain price, one dollar for hardbacks, 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for videos during the month.

Rangers to open district on road

The Rangers will begin district action this Friday night, when they travel to Levelland to take on the Lobos. Game time is 7 p.m. Seminole and West Plains will square off Friday night as well, while Borger will be open.
FIVE CHIEFS

FIVE CHIEFS

FIVE CHIEFS

Friday evening’s retirement reception for Police Chief Mike Smith at the Museum of the Plains included a gathering of five current and former Perryton police chiefs to honor Smith. Pictured are, from left, Tony Hill, current chief Nick Yara, Bob Maness, Smith, and Joe Hannon.