Baytown Officer shoots robbery suspect in buttocks
An aggravated robbery led to an officer involved shooting Monday afternoon as 34 year old Jerome Countiss was shot in the buttock. He was arrested Tuesday on aggravated robbery and aggravated assault on a public servant. Officers responding to multiple hit and run reports learned of a robbery at an Exxon on South Alexander Drive. A witness followed the suspect vehicle to the scene and alerted police. The suspect allegedly pulled a handgun on the clerk and fled after a carjacking attempt. The officer fired after Countiss fired at the officer, and the suspect was taken into custody after being struck. He was treated at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center.
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Lady Patriots rout Pasadena High in decisive victory
The SunNews reports the Lady Patriots overpower Pasadena High in a sweeping game, building a strong lead and securing a dominant win. Key players contributed on both offense and defense as the team pushes toward notable season progress.
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Baytown honors public safety officers at chamber luncheon
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce held its 27th Annual Public Safety Recognition Luncheon honoring local heroes. Det. Clayton Breeding was named the 2019 Baytown Public Safety Award of Excellence for the Baytown Police Department, appointed as an officer in 2011. See award page 8.
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Scam alert warns of holiday fraud targeting seniors
Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne urges awareness of holiday scams seen by the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce. He notes higher losses among seniors, with ages 70 to 79 averaging about 45000 dollars and 80 plus around 39000, while 50 to 59 average 13000. He advises calling police for help to deter fraud before losses occur.
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West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce
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Teacher resigns over relationship allegations at district
An assistant band director at Ross S Sterling High School resigned after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a former student. Goose Creek CISD said the matter is now with Baytown Police and the State Board for Educator Certification after an administrative investigation. Denton was hired before 2018 and the district cannot confirm the student's gender.
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Ross S. Sterling High School
Goose Creek Cisd
Margaret Denton
Susan Passmore
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Gander juniors thank REL veterans from social studies class
In Dr. Brian Valenta's social studies classes at Robert E. Lee High School, Gander juniors write letters to former REL students in the military to express gratitude for their service. Pictured left to right are Aijalon Wheatfall, Evan Kerr and Debanhi Piedra.
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Robert E. Lee High School
REL
Aijalon Wheatfall
Evan Kerr
Debanhi Piedra
Carrie Pryor-Newman
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