The Tyler County Sheriff’s Department says a trailer and motorcycle that were stolen in Polk County have been recovered and the suspect is behind bars. […]
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Two Livingston Women Among 15 Charged in Federal PPP Loan and Unemployment Fraud Scheme
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigating theft on 190.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance of the public in obtaining information in regard to the Theft of Bobcat Zero Turn Lawnmower near […]
Livingston Man Missing for more than a week has been located.
PRESS RELEASE: !MISSING PERSON! UPDATE!! Mr. Logan has been located!! No information has been released about the circumstances of the case. The Polk County Sheriff’s […]
Tragic Collision Claims Life of Apple Springs Woman on US-190
On the afternoon of March 24, 2025, a fatal accident occurred on US-190 East in Polk County, Texas, resulting in the death of 36-year-old Shawanna […]
High Speed Chase ends in Liberty County
On March 25, 2025, a high-speed chase originating in Onalaska, Texas, culminated in the arrest of 38-year-old Justin Wayne Ille. The pursuit began when Ille […]
Polk County Sheriff Investigating a Stolen Horse
PRESS RELEASE The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in obtaining information in regards to the Theft of a buckskin […]
“What’s with all the smoke?”
Firefighter training today in Polk County , has a few people concerned after recent wildfires in the area. There’s no danger to the public. Firefighter […]
Polk County Burn Ban Lifted
POLK COUNTY BURN BAN IN EFFECTMARCH 20, 2025 Today, County Judge, Sydney Murphy, signed a Local Declaration of Disaster that includes an Order Prohibiting Outdoor […]
Polk County Issued Voluntary Evacuation for Wildfire
WILDFIRE ON POLK COUNTY/TYLER COUNTY BORDER – 3/21/25 VOLUNTARY EVACUATIONPolk & Tyler County responders and the Texas Forest Service are responding to an approximately 50-acre […]