Two Suspects Sought in Burglary Investigation by Nixie Sanderson Deputy Chanze Fowler Said
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Whether you are buying certified wheat wheat with us seed, corn seed, watermelons TODAY. or beef, you are getting the best because we have done our best .” www.3bfarms.com Vol. 119, No. 22 • 10 pages Friday, March 15, 2019 Serving Dallam and Hartley Counties Two suspects sought in burglary investigation BY Nixie Sanderson Deputy Chanze Fowler said. “We watched it on the video and overdue,” he said. “With all that information, they were MANAGING EDITOR system they have at the shop, and that gave us the tag able to ping the location.” number.” Fowler and Deputy Richard Murray, Jr., then went From there, the department was able to begin an to Amarillo to conduct a search warrant along with the Two suspects are currently wanted in connection to a investigation, which led to a collaboration with the Amarillo Amarillo Police Department on Monday. burglary that took place Saturday, March 9. Police Department. Fowler said the same vehicle had been “Once the house was cleared by SWAT, we searched According to information from the Hartley County involved in burglaries in the Amarillo area. the house, and recovered items,” Fowler said. Sheriff’s Department, two men broke into a building on “We were at a stand still on that because we didn’t have Law enforcement officers had information that one of Highway 87 approximately six miles south of Dalhart. an identification on the two guys,” Fowler said. the suspects, James Aragon, was inside the house at the “Saturday morning, two guys showed up and got inside The investigation then led to an Avis Rent-A-Car. the building and took some stuff,” Hartley County Chief “Avis was able to ping the car because it was a rental See SUSPECTS on page 2 Hospital board members named by counties BY Zelda Lang REPORTER The Hartley County Commissioners met on Monday morning, March 11 in Channing. They appointed Chase Graham to the Dallam-Hartley County Hospital Board and reappointed Mark Miller and Ben Glenn. They approved a requested right of way easement. The Dallam County Commissioners approved the sheriff’s Kelly Nash-Jones/The Dalhart Texan racial profiling report. Kay Bezner was reappointed to Wind storm leaves path of damage in wake the hospital board. Mandy Meachum was added to A wind storm blew through the panhandle Wednesday, leaving behind downed power lines, overturned semi trucks and damage the resolution changing signature to buildings. Sustained winds in Dalhart reached 51 miles per hour, according to information online from the National Weather card. Service in Amarillo. Gusts in Dalhart reached 73 miles per hour, with gusts in other areas of the panhandle exceeding 80 miles per During the joint meeting of the hour. Xcel Energey reported as many as 121,000 customers in New Mexico and the Texas panhandle lost power during the storm, two commissioner courts, the bills and the company had 137 crews working to restore power as of Thursday morning. For additional photos, see page four of this from the library, jail and extension edition of The Dalhart Texan. service were paid. City council adopts Dallam-Hartley County hazard mitigation plan BY Zelda Lang areas of the City of Dalhart are vulnerable and subject to which is the next regular meeting. REPORTER a variety of natural hazards which pose potential threat to This is Resolution 2019-02 for a public hearing to the welfare, safety and property of the city’s residents. determine whether certain conditions constitute a public To that extent, the city intends to prepare for nuisance at 901 East First Street. It is a house, and it was The Dalhart City Council met Tuesday night, March and mitigate against such hazard. Under the Disaster reported that that the house has really deteriorated in the 12 for their regular meeting. Mitigation Act of 2000 as of November 1, 2004, the Federal last year. A public hearing was held to act upon adopting Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) now requires The council considered and adopted Resolution 2019- Resolution 2019-01 captioned a resolution by the City that local jurisdictions maintain a FEMA approved a 03 supporting the extension of Interstate 27. This work Council of the City of Dalhart, Texas, adopting the 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan as a condition of receiving certain has been ongoing for 20 years and will eventually go all updated Dallam-Hartley County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Federal mitigation grant funding. the way to Canada. It is not known if the Interstate will go The update which is 107 pages was shortened and given The city participated in the updating of the Dallam/ through Stratford or Dalhart. to the council by Dalhart Fire Chief Curtis Brown. Hartley County Hazard Mitigation Plan. At noon on March 26, the Boy Scouts will treat the In part, the hazard mitigation plan read that certain A public hearing was set for March 26 at 6:10 p.m., council members and mayor to a luncheon. INDEX FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Calendar..............................2 7 53182 14996 7 Church Directory..............3 Local News..........................4 Dalhart Texan Sports...................................6 410 Denrock Ave. Classifieds...........................8 Dalhart, TX 79022 Entertainment...................9 Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny www.thedalharttexan.com Moments..........................10 High 49, Low 25 High 56, Low 29 High 61, Low 30 High 59, Low 33 thedalharttexan.com 2 • Friday, March 15, 2019 Community the scene that he was inside Michael Kinzy, was not at in the Dumas area, and his SUSPECTS the house. But, because the house at the time of the department is working with continued from page 1 APD was not there, he was search. law enforcement officers in able to slip out the back “Both of these guys are Dumas on this case. time. However, when SWAT door while we were trying known to engage in this kind Both suspects are from cleared the house, he was to detain people in the front of activity,” Fowler said. Amarillo and had not been not present. yard,” Fowler said. He said the suspects may apprehended as of Thursday “We had information on The second suspect, also be involved in burglaries morning. Community Calendar Reinke Recognizes Alliance Benefit Dance: There will be a benefit dance for Alexi and fourth Wednesday and Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Irrigation Technician Cameron Harrison on March 16 from 9 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. at the Dalhart Elks Lodge, 122 N. Jefferson. The cost is $10 Rotary Club: The Dalhart Rotary Club meets at noon each with PLUS Program per person or $15 per couple. Thursday at the Dalhart Senior Center, 610 Denrock Ave. Longevity Award Free Lab Work: Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District Senior Game Night: The Dalhart Senior Citizens Association will host a meet-and-greet for their lab team and will offer hosts the Senior Saints Game Night every Friday at 6:30 pm (DESHLER, Neb.) – The Reinke PLUS free lab work for those over the age of 18. Attendees can at the Dalhart Senior Center, 610 Denrock Ave. Everyone is Reinke has recognized Brad (Proven Leaders in receive a Chem 14 and, if they are fasting, a hemoglobin welcome. Gard with Alliance Irrigation Unmatched Service) A1C. The event will be held at the Dalhart Senior Center in Texline with a 5-year Program is a service training Tuesday, March 19 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.. On Thursday, Home Health and Hospice Volunteers: Volunteers are PLUS Program Longevity coursework that’s offered to March 21, they will be at Bower’s Prescription Shop from needed by Coon Memorial Home Health and Hospice to sit Award. Gard received the full-service Reinke dealers. 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. and at United Supermarket from 1 p.m. with patients, perform office work or run errands for patients. award in recognition of his The program includes a until 3 p.m. Information is available by calling (806) 244-8738. dedication to maintaining a series of six service training PLUS Program certification courses and a testing process Texline Blood Drive: Coffee Memorial Blood Center will Weekly Art Gathering: Have you dreamed of meeting with for 5 years. to qualify as a PLUS or host a blood drive at the Texline Community Center, 310 other artists to broaden/expand your views and knowledge “Committing to the Platinum PLUS certified Chestnut, on Tuesday, March 26 from 12:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. as an artist? A group of individuals is now meeting at the Reinke PLUS Program also technician. A photo ID is required. Donors must be at least 17 years of Dalhart Senior Citizens Center, 610 Denrock, for this shows a commitment to the To maintain certification, age. Donors who are 16 years of age may donate with signed purpose. It’s informal, no membership required, come- growers that our dealers 16 service training credits parental consent. and-go as you please. No matter what type of art you are serve,” said Reinke Service must be earned each year interested in, all are welcome. All ages are welcome. The Training Administrator either through online or in- First Baptist Church Team Kids: Every Wednesday, Team group meets at approxmiately 12:40 p.m. each Friday and Jennifer Craig. “To maintain class training. Kids meets at First Baptist Church, 1000 E. 16th Street, stay. For more information, call Nona Goodman at (806) this certification for 5 years Certified Reinke PLUS from 5-6:30 pm, starting with dinner. Youth meet from 6-8 365-0031 or Carolyn Newton at (806) 268-3760.