East Mountain Texas Police Department

06/09/2026

It’s getting closer!!!

06/07/2026

🚨Update🚨

The driver is now in custody in Franklin County!

I would like to apologize for all the commotion on Medlin Rd today.

This evening around 730 pm we had a second vehicle pursuit.

Myself and Officer Hollis went to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by a know wanted felon.

When the stop was initiated the driver refused to stop and fled at a high rate of speed.

Due to the residential area, known to have kids playing added with high rate of speed and the extreme danger to public safety, we made the decision to terminate the pursuit and alert Franklin County due to intel we gathered that indicated that was where the driver was going.

At the time of this post it is unknown if the driver was captured but Franklin County is on the hunt!

Were we didn’t catch the driver I feel we excelled in choosing the safety of the public over “catching the bad guy at all cost”

Thank you
Be safe and enjoy the rest of the weekend

Chief

06/06/2026

Today’s lesson of the day.

Texas law for dummies if you will.

If the police go to pull you over in a marked unit with lights and siren activated............. and you don't stop for you attempt to flee............. you get a free ride to Gilmer and all-expense paid stay and the Upshur County Bed and Breakfast!

If you are wondering why I decided to add this tad bit of information, here's why.

Earlier this afternoon Officer Hollis witnessed a grey sports car traveling on East Mountain North at about 40 mph when the marked limit is 20. Officer Hollis hit the red and blue lights and the driver of the vehicle accelerated away from him.

That was not nice.

As the vehicle accelerated away from Officer Hollis, he turned north on Medlin Rd and accelerated away at over 70 MPH on a road full of kids.

Officer Hollis kept a careful eye on the vehicle as to not add anymore danger to the residential area.

The vehicle turned on Atkins lane and the driver tried to hide his car but when confronted by Officer Hollis, He decided it was best to comply with the orders that were being given to him.

The driver did in fact enjoy a nice guided tour to the Upshur County Bed and Breakfast where he was released to the inn keeper without any further issues.

When you run from the law you only put innocent citizens, the officers and yourself in grave danger. Not to mention the court fee's fines and bail money.

Great work by Officer Hollis ensured the situation resolved quickly without any injuries or property damage.

Thank you and have a safe weekend

Chief

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06/01/2026

Huge shout out thank you to Mr Lester Glover for the donation to the PD. We were able to purchase 2 coolers for the units and a bunch of hydration supplies for the hot days to come!!

Thank you and your family sir!!

06/01/2026

Reporting for the month of May!

05/30/2026

Awesome job Sarge!!

Upshur County Sheriff’s Office sergeant honored with Life Saving Award for fire rescue: https://shorturl.at/3BwJX

05/30/2026

From our friends Ore City Police Department just a little farther north in the county!!

Job well done Sgt. Rickey Hill Jr.

05/29/2026

Again……. Don’t let this be you!

2nd impound today!

5th or 6th for the month for no driver’s license and or no insurance!!

It’s gonna be a long weekend at this rate

05/29/2026

Large yard sale today in front of Elia’s auction house at FM726 and FM3358. Stop by and see what treasures they have.