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Cavin Travis, 58, and his wife, Wendy, have two children, Chandler and Mason. Travis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Development and a Master’s of Science degree in Agricultural Education at Texas A&M University.

Kristy Petersen, 38, is the mother of two children: Kadyn and Kason. She is a college graduate and owns multiple businesses.

Todd Kempton, 55, and his wife, Kenna, have two children: Brittney Kempton and Brayden Kempton. Kempton is a graduate of Harding University with a degree in management, marketing, Bible, and TJC-Radiology.

Cheyanne Estrada and her husband, Steven, have three children: Ava, Avery, and Aubrey. Estrada is a high school and college graduate and is currently a hair stylist and a salon owner.

Wes Hightower and his wife, Stacey, have two children: Damon Hightower and Emily Craven. Hightower is a 1980 graduate of Van High School and a 1985 graduate of Stephen F.

Zach Masterson, 48, and his wife, Amanda, have two children: Luke and Emma. Masterson has a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and currently works as the Federal/Special Program Administrator for Edgewood ISD.

Kimbra Pettiet, 64, is widowed and the mother of two children: Kelly Williamson and Lena’ Pettiet. She is a registered nurse ADN and is retired.

Tammy Huff, 50, and her husband, David, have three children: Abigail Perry, Noah Huff, and Levi Huff. Huff is a college graduate and is a Van ISD teacher.

Bill Dwyer, 52, and his wife, Trish, have four children: Mariah Dwyer Spencer, Marleigh Dwyer Stone, Billie Dwyer, and Justin Dwyer. He is retired.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Apr. 9-Apr.