Angelina County Sheriff's Office

The Lufkin City Council has approved a bid for the demolition of the previous Angelina County Jail, which is located next to the courthouse.

A Diboll man has pleaded guilty to unlawfully returning to the United States after being previously deported.

It was a busy week for law enforcement in Angelina County, with an impressive list of felony arrests.

This week saw a significant number of arrests in Angelina County Jail, with strong numbers from Angelina County DPS and a peaceful Lufkin Police standoff.

Huntington Police arrested Tonya Ann Reese, 37, for allegedly threatening family members with an SKS rifle.

Lufkin Police responded to a call about gunshots and threats, leading to Courtney Howard's arrest for interfering with the investigation.

Shun Lacree Butler, now 45, a repeat offender from Lufkin, is back in Angelina County Jail after a history of drug-laden crimes.

Antowine McClendon, 20, a convicted sex offender in Lufkin, is back in Angelina County Jail for non-compliance with his registration rules.

Eric Demone Smotherman, 49, of Lufkin, was booked Monday for aggravated robbery after a series of alleged crimes.

Angelina County law enforcement had a busy week and are tackling a range of severe crimes that have gripped local residents.

Ethan Bonner Self, 19, was arrested by Carthage Police on an Angelina County warrant for a second-degree felony, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Amber Cherie Whitworth, 36, is back behind bars for family violence, following a 2012 incident where her infants tested positive for meth.