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One suspect at large in Kaufman shooting death

Body editor@terrelltribume.com One suspect remains at large after a shooting killed one person and injured another on Thursday, March 26. Kaufman County Dispatch received a report of a shooting in the area of County Road 103 in Kaufman County on Thursday around 10 p.m.

Grand Saline Police Report

Body Police Report 3/31/26 to 4/6/26 Calls for Service 3/31/26 Suspicious Activity / 205 W Frank Code/Animal Complaint / N Shadden/Hwy 80. 4/2/26 Assault / Grand Saline.

Briefs

Body Fellow Aggies, family, and friends are invited to join the Van Zandt County Aggie Club for Muster 2026 scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at The Old School Museum located at 701 North Green Street in Grand Saline.

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from March 31-April 7. Cooper, Christian Riis, 21, Longview, UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A WEAPON.

Child Abuse Awareness Month emphasis discussed

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Representatives from the Children’s Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County (CACVZ) recently discussed the month of April being recognized as Child Abuse Awareness Month in VZC.
Canton Lions Club President Sandy Sims, center, presented ‘Certificates of Appreciation’ to Children’s Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County (CACVZ) Executive Director Amparo Mahler, second from left, and Board President Jana Deen Massey, second from right, at the conclusion of the Canton Lions Club Luncheon April 1. Also shown were Canton Lions Club Members Cindy Malouf, far left, and Tonda Curry, far right. Photo by David Barber

Youth Diversion Program helps VZC teens stay on track

Body The Van Zandt County Youth Diversion Program completed its first full year in 2025, offering an alternative for certain Class ‘C’ misdemeanor cases involving youth and keeping many out of the traditional court process.

Former detention officer arrested following internal investigation

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department recently released the following information on their Facebook page: On March 16, the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Unit initiated an investigation into a detention officer for allegedly introducing contraband into a...
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