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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2013
Page
3
Baytown police describe aggressive, undercover operations and hot spot focus to curb robberies. They cite multiple offender groups and narcotics as drivers, noting crime spikes vary by year and that quality arrests matter more than quantity as July shows signs of improvement.
Daniel describes a shift to fully electronic subpoenas and court filings in Harris County. The change speeds service from days to hours, reduces courthouse paperwork, and enhances courtroom safety. An upcoming rollout includes smartphone apps for court records for attorneys and the public.
Inside the apartment the two men known to each other argued and guns were drawn and fired. How many weapons were used remains unclear. A 5-year-old boy present was unharmed and taken to a babysitter then released to his grandmother. Narcotics or a domestic dispute over a mutual female friend may have sparked the altercation as police continue the investigation.
John Lee Smilie, 70, formerly of Baytown, died July 14, 2013, in Lubbock, Texas. Born January 9, 1943, in Baytown to the late John and Dolly Smilie, he spent his life as a truck driver. He and his wife Geneva lived in Baytown until his retirement three years ago.
John Smilie III 50 year old husband of Geneva Smilie and father of Michele Bridges died after a life in the Brownfield Lubbock area and Baytown. He is survived by his wife, daughter, sisters, grandchildren, and pets. Friends may visit July 18 2013 at Navarre Funeral Home Baytown with a July 19 service at Cedarcrest Cemetery officiated by E C Ice III. Arrangements by Navarre Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Col John Jack Combs US Air Force retired age 95 of San Antonio died July 15 2013. He served as pilot in WWII and Korea rising to colonel and commanded at Ellington AFB. Survived by wife Willie Faye son John Jr granddaughter Tammy Phelps and others. Graveside service July 19 2013 Memory Gardens officiated by Jesse Flowers. Navarre Funeral Home Baytown directing.
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