2 dead, 2 injured after vehicle crashes into tractor towing farming equipment in Chambers County
As deputies and troopers were looking for the vehicle, the vehicle struck a large tractor towing farming equipment while driving westbound on FM 1985 near the East Bay Bayou. Chambers County Sheriffโs Deputies and State Troopers arrived on scene to find that the vehicle was fully engulfed in fire.
Investigation underway after girl struck by stray bullet at stadium during high school football game, officials say
An investigation is underway after a juvenile was struck in the leg by a possible stray bullet while at the Buccaneer Stadium during a sub-varsity football game between East Chambers and Anahuac high schools, according to the Chambers County Sheriffโs Office.
Homicide investigation underway after woman found dead in drainage ditch in Chambers County, deputies say
CHAMBRS COUNTY, Texas โ The Chambers County Sheriffโs Office is asking for the publicโs assistance in an ongoing murder investigation. On arrival, deputies located the body of a woman, later identified as that of Dayton, TX resident Angela McGirr, 46, in a drainage ditch. Detectives are investigating the incident as a homicide due to the suspicious circumstances and the manner of death, according to the Chambers County Sheriffโs Office. There is a possibility the homicide occurred outside of Chambers County and the body was transported and left in the jurisdiction, investigators said in a release from the sheriffโs office. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Paul Vest with the Chambers County Sheriffโs Office at (409) 267-2500 or Crime Stoppers at (844) 860-8477.
Sheriff asks for help identifying body found in Dutton Lake
CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas โ The body of a man was found floating in Dutton Lake in Beach City Tuesday, according to the Chambers County Sheriffโs Office. On arrival, detectives determined the body had been in the water for an extended period of time. Forensic anthropologists have not yet determined a cause of death but investigators believe the body was dumped in the lake, according to the Chambers County Sheriffโs Office. The Chamberโs County Sheriffโs Office asked for the publicโs help identifying the victim, who is described as a white male weighing 150 pounds and standing 6โฒ0โฒ' tall and believed to be between 40 and 60 years old. Anyone with information regarding the identity or death of the victim is urged to call the Chambers County Sheriffโs Office at (409) 267-2500 or Chambers County Crime Stoppers at (844) 860-8477.