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Police: Traffic stop leads to cases cleared

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
   Officer Jordan Siegel made a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of Cameron B. Woods, 18, of Bay City, at about 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 19.     Woods was taken to Matagorda County Jail and charged with traffic violations, reports show.

Additional suspect arrested in January homicide case

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
    Another suspect was caught Wednesday, April 19, and charged with the Whitson Street homicide in January, in addition to two other suspects, Bay City Police said last week.    Yashua Verntral Lee Caesar, was found by U.S. Marshals near Wharton County, police said.

Woman reports assault at park

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
   Bay City police seek more information on an assault of a female by two other females at the city park field at 3220 Ave. E, around 8:13 p.m. April 12.    The victim told Bay City Police Department that she was assaulted by two unknown females while she stopped at the field with her dog.

Early vote underway for May 6 election

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
   Early voting for May 6 elections in Matagorda County began Monday, April 24, with times and dates that include 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 24-28 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27) and May 1-2.    The early vote will be at the Service Center in Bay City and Matagorda County Navigation District No.

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Matagorda County fire calls

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:    On April 21, at 8:28 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to an electrical fire at the 2900 block of 4th Street.    On April 14, at 10:46 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a wash down at the 2700 block of Nichols.
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