(February 16, 2023): Around 7:28 p.m. on February 15, 2023 Nacogdoches Police responded to the 2800 Block of NE Stallings for a three car major accident. Based upon our preliminary investigation it is believed that a white Jeep Patriot driven by Claudia Luna Villantes, 27 years of age from Nacogdoches, was traveling southbound and was slowing to turn into a private drive. Traveling south behind the Jeep Patriot was a black Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Griceldo Garcia, 69 years of age from Nacogdoches, who was slowing due to the Jeep turning in front of him. Behind the Jeep Grand Cherokee was a silver Ford F150 being driven by Jerry Chandler, 49 years of age from Nacogdoches, who failed to slow his speed and struck the back of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Cherokee then struck the back of the Jeep Patriot causing it to go off the roadway. Chandler was determined not to be injured from the accident. Based upon probable cause developed during the accident investigation Chandler was found to be intoxicated and placed into custody. The driver of the Jeep Patriot and a 5 year old child sustained what is believed to be minor injuries. Griceldo Garcia along with his wife and their 9 year old grandson were all seriously injured and taken by Ems to the Memorial Hospital. Griceldo was pronounced deceased at the hospital and an autopsy was ordered by JP4. The 9 year old passenger was later flown to Dallas in what is believed to be in stable condition. Personnel from the NPD Traffic Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and Special Operations Division all assisted with the investigation. Jerry Chandler is currently being held at the Nacogdoches County Jail on the charges of Intoxication Assault F-3 X 2 and Intoxication Manslaughter F-2. The Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Office along with the Nacogdoches Constable PCT 3 assisted in shutting down the loop until TxDOT arrived to take over.
Words of Art student-led collaborative hosts successful event
The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and the SFA Department of English and Creative Writing recently presented the exhibition “Re-Visions” as part of the Words of Art student organization-led collaborative event that offered contributors with publication and exhibition opportunities. SFA student organizations Subplots and Art Alliance facilitated the collaborative effort. Pictured at the exhibition’s opening reception are, from left, Dr. M. Dustin Knepp, dean, College of Liberal and Applied Arts; Dr. Gary Wurtz, dean, Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts; Megan Bynum of Brownwood, president of the Art Alliance; Rae Bynum of Brownwood, vice president of Subplots; Mark Perkins of Center, president of Subplots; Dr. Lorenzo Smith, SFA provost and executive vice president for academic affairs; and Dr. Elizabeth Tasker, chair of the Department of English and Creative Writing at SFA.
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SFA’s Swingin’ Axes, Aces to present works by Tamaro, Nestico, other jazz greats
The Swingin’ Axes and Swingin’ Aces jazz bands at Stephen F. Austin State University will perform works by Mike Tamaro, Sammy Nestico, Alan Baylock and other jazz legends when the ensembles take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.
“This is the opening jazz ensemble concert of the spring 2023 semester and will feature some great standards in addition to more recent compositions for jazz ensemble,” said Dr. J.D. Salas, director of jazz studies at SFA and director of the Swingin’ Axes.
The Swingin’ Axes will perform “Rivers” by Mike Tamaro; “Us” by Thad Jones; “JEN-TEN” by Greg Yasinitsky; and “But Beautiful” by Lennie Niehaus.
The Swingin’ Aces, directed by Dr. Jake Walburn, will perform “Dindi” by Antonio Carlos Jobim; “Things Are Getting Better” by Julian Adderly; “Swampwater Blues” by Les Hooper; “Two Seconds to Midnight” by Alan Baylock; and “Tribute to the Count” by Sammy Nestico.
Concert tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. To purchase tickets, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit finearts.sfasu.edu. For additional information, contact the SFA School of Music at (936) 468-4602.
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February 15, 2023: NPD Crime Report
NPD Crime Report
This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.
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February 15, 2023: Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Crime Log
This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.
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February 15, 2023: Nacogdoches County Booking Report
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February 14, 2023: NPD Crime Report
NPD Crime Report
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February 14, 2023: Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Crime Log
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February 14, 2023: Nacogdoches County Booking Report
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February 13, 2023: NPD Crime Report
NPD Crime Report
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