ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2024) – On February 24, 2024, a car crash occurred at the intersection of John King and SH-276. A suspected car thief attempted to flee the crash scene, but Jason Staten, along with Rockwall Deputy Steven Saric, successfully detained the suspect. At the same time, Erin McAlvey noticed that the crash victim […]
Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett, local Marines honored with Distinguished Bodfish Service Award ROCWALL, TX – May 24, 2021 — This past weekend, the Bodfish Chapter – Association of Marines and FMF Corpsmen held its annual Campout at Sabine Creek Ranch and welcomed the renowned Mounted Color Guard. The Bodfish Chapter, a nonprofit veterans […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — Former Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson may be retired, but he’s still as active as ever in the law enforcement community. Blue Ribbon News caught up with Rockwall’s former leading lawman to hear what he’s been up to since retirement. This past weekend, Eavenson was invited by the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 22, 2020 — During their regular meeting this morning, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized retiring Sheriff Harold Eavenson and County Clerk Shelli Miller for their years of service to the community. Eavenson served for 20 years as the Rockwall County Sheriff, and a total of nearly 60 years in law […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 11, 2020 – Today was proclaimed Sheriff Harold Eavenson Appreciation Day, presented by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet on behalf of the Commissioners Court, honoring and recognizing Sheriff Eavenson’s 20 years of service to Rockwall County and its citizens. Sheriff Jim Skinner from the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and long time […]
(HEATH, TX — May 28, 2020) The City of Heath held a surprise drive-by farewell salute for Heath DPS Director Terry Garrett today, who’s retiring after 14 years of service to the city. Garrett is set to take the reigns as the next Rockwall County Sheriff in January 2021. Garrett has left a lasting legacy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2019) Rockwall County Citizens: As most are already aware, Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson has announced that he will retire at the end of his current term. Sheriff Eavenson has been a strong leader for Rockwall County with unparalleled integrity and dedication. His positive impact on the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2018) Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson and other representatives from the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) were invited to the White House on Feb. 13 to meet with President Donald Trump. Eavenson, who currently serves as the President of NSA, commended Trump for his support of sheriffs across the country in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 25, 2017) Rockwall County Judge David Sweet presented a certificate of achievement to Rockwall County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Saric during the Sept. 14 meeting of Rockwall County Commissioners Court. Saric is a former Rockwall County detention officer. He is the first non-certified sheriff’s office employee to participate in a special program […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2017) Throughout his life, Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson has worn many hats. He served for 18 years as a state police officer, worked 16 years in an executive position as Director of Security for First National Bank in Dallas, and spent another five years running his own consulting business […]