Police search for suspect in apartment hit-and-run crash

Lampasas police are searching for the suspects of a hit-and-run incident that took place Saturday in the early-morning hours.“We received a call on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 1:25 a.m. about a vehicle crashing into an apartment,” Patrol Sgt. Chuck Montgomery said.

Kempner shooting suspect to enter plea in September

The suspect of a fatal shooting is anticipated to issue a plea at a September court hearing.Timothy Wayne Chaudoin Jr., 22, of Kempner is scheduled for a hearing Sept. 13 after a pre-sentencing investigation.

Water line upgrades made

Last week, city crews spent time inserting a water line in the alley behind South Live Oak Street to aid a fire suppression system for a downtown business on the courthouse square. The work required a portion of East Third Street to be closed between Western Avenue and South Live Oak.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Vernon Richard Mathes of Copperas Cove entered a plea of guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated-third or more, which was treated as a Class A misdemeanor.

ARRESTS

The following arrests were reported by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious charge.

Lometa hires new police chief for city

The city of Lometa ended its search for a new police chief Monday evening at City Hall. Meeting in regular session, the council voted unanimously to hire Ronald Strain to take the helm of the city’s law enforcement department.

Kempner police execute bust on counterfeit goods

Two people were arrested and an estimated $3 million in counterfeit goods was seized at a Kempner residence on Monday.Kempner Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the 13700 block of U.S.

BRIEFLY

A new session of GriefShare, a weekly support group for those who have suffered the death of a loved one, will begin Aug. 27 and extend through Nov. 19.The group meets on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church’s fellowship hall, 402 S. Key Ave.