By Hays Daily News
A Hays teen battling cancer, Sophia Linenberger, was the recipient of the anonymous Kansas City-based group that delivers a unique Christmas surprise to children with a life-threatening illness. Sophia was so surprised with the sirens and knock at the door Christmas Eve morning from our local police department, said Jenny Linenberger, Sophia s mother. Sophia s sister Holly was also at home for the delivery. Thank you to The Elves of Christmas and Hays Police Department for making Sophia s and Holly s Christmas so special, Linenberger said. We are truly grateful for your generosity.
The Elves of Christmas Present gift was delivered by officers with the Hays Police Department and the Ellis County Sheriff s Office.
Charges pending after parolee tracked down in Ennis
Waxahachie Daily Light
A Waxahachie police officer is recovering at home from injuries suffered when a suspect with a lengthy criminal record allegedly ran him over while fleeing from apprehension on Thursday. One police dog is also recovering from an injury incurred during the suspect’s arrest.
Simon James DeKerf, 34, was taken into custody on Thursday night at a residence in Ennis after he eluded Waxahachie officers who had spotted him in the area of U.S. Highway 77 and U.S. 287 Bypass.
DeKerf was traced to Ennis, where he surrendered at about 10 p.m. Thursday as police surrounded the residence.