Author: Living Legends

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A second woman has been arrested in connection to a multi-state Lego theft ring that allegedly stole more than $400,000 worth of products from stores throughout the United States and in East Texas. Woman arrested in connection to $400,000 Lego theft ring Erica Johnson, who’s listed as co-conspirator in an arrest document for alleged members of the ring, was arrested by the Smith County Sheriff’s on Wednesday. Her arrest follows the Jan. 9 arrest of alleged co-conspirator Semetric Danielle Baker of Burnet, Texas. Mugshot of Erica Johnson, courtesy of the Smith County Jail. Baker and…

Josh Peters, a beloved student at Kendall Central Schools in Hamlin, New York, tragically passed away in a fatal car accident on Wednesday, February 6, 2025. The entire community is grieving the loss of this young soul, remembered for his bright spirit and positive impact on everyone around him. He was a vibrant presence at his school, always quick with a smile and known for his kind and compassionate nature. Josh’s sudden passing has left his family, friends, and peers in shock. His warm personality, enthusiasm, and love for life were felt by those who knew him best. He was…

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – One Love, a well known Longview nonprofit that has been providing shelter to the East Texas homeless community is preparing to shut their doors this Friday after a continued struggle to keep the program running. The executive director and founder of One Love, Amanda Veasy, expressed her sorrow about the nonprofit shutting their doors this weekend. “I’m sorry, I’m really sorry,” Veasy said.” We’ve sometimes been keeping 40 to 50 people a day.” Veasy opened One Love five years ago and since then she has had an impact on hundreds of lives, including Derick Turiello who…

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Two East Texans were arrested on Tuesday following a drug bust at a Nacogdoches home. Man wanted for murder in fentanyl overdose case arrested in Tyler The Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Office said deputies served a search warrant at a home in the 1500 block of Cleaver Street on Feb. 4 after an investigation led them to believe drugs were being sold from the residence. Drug bust at Cleaver Street residence, courtesy of the Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Office Inside the house, deputies found a loaded handgun, cocaine, ecstasy, suspected fentanyl pills, prescription medication and drug paraphernalia used for…

MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KETK) — An East Texas representative has filed new legislation meant to protect home-based businesses in Texas. Texas Rep. Cole Hefner posted on X saying he authored H.B. 2464 that would give local governments the power to regulate home-based businesses but protects small, no-impact businesses from strict regulations. Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel A “no-impact” business doesn’t create traffic, parking issues, or visible activity from the street. Cities would not be able to ban or make these businesses get special permits, rezoning or safety upgrades like fire sprinklers. “Today,…

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — Child Protective Services officials have removed Nacogdoches children from a residence after authorities located illegal drugs easily accessible in the house. Fourth person arrested in connection to $400k multi-state Lego theft ring The Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 300 block of Ellington Street on Wednesday where they reportedly found methamphetamines, marijuana, crack cocaine and ecstasy. Drug bust at Ellington Street residence, courtesy of the Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said some of the drugs were easily accessible to children in the apartment. This, officials said, caused the Texas Department of Family and Protection…

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Officials have arrested a man wanted for murder after he fled from law enforcement on Thursday. Tariff threats take aim at fentanyl trafficking. Here’s how the drug reaches the US The U.S. Marshals’ Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force tried to serve a failure-to-appear warrant for a murder charge to 29-year-old Billy Maddox Jr. at the Liberty Arms Apartments in Tyler. However, Maddox allegedly fled the scene, heading north. Officials from multiple agencies, including the Smith County Sheriff’s Office and Tyler Police Department, immediately began a search for Maddox. He was then spotted crossing County Road…

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Smith Dental Care will be hosting their 20th annual “Free Dental Day” this Saturday at their location in Tyler. Registration for the event will be held this Friday afternoon starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Central Church Gym located at 1343 East Grande Blvd. Registration will close once all spots have been filled. East Texas representative files legislation to protect home-based businesses from overregulation The free dental appointments will be provided on Saturday at the Smith Dental Care office at 5400 New Copeland Rd, Tyler, Texas 75703. Patients will be limited to only receiving fillings, cleanings…

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies with some patchy fog after midnight tonight. Low: 65. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a stray shower or two. Cloud cover will decrease during the afternoon. Temperatures could approach records once again. Chance of rain: 10%. High: 82. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated shower or two. Near record breaking temperatures are possible in the afternoon. Chance of rain: 10%. Low: 66. High: 83. Winds: SW 15 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a some showers as a cold front moves to our south. Chance of rain:…

PITTSBURG, Texas (KETK) — A truck driver accused of kidnapping a 25-year-old woman and dumping her body in Pittsburg has been convicted. Surveillance video reportedly caught a young sex worker entering Naasson Hazzard’s semi-truck in Dallas on Aug. 15, 2024, at around 9:27 p.m. Eight days later, her decomposing body was found in a wooded area off Texas Highway 11 in Pittsburg with a black plastic bag tied around her head, the United States Attorney’s Office said. Athens man sentenced after threatening to shoot officers, wife at Athens home Hazzard, 28 of Austin, traveled from the pickup location to a…