Criminal mischief, 6th Street, Cushing. A man reported someone had put a paper plate containing taco meat in his mailbox. No damage was done to the property, and the owner suspects it might be kids in the neighborhood.

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Animal problem, Highway 59 South. A baby goat was found eating grass near a roadway. The goat was put back in the fence and rejoined the herd.

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Theft, 900 block of Shawnee Street. Cash and a card were taken from a purse.

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Hit-and-run, 1200 block of North Street.

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Criminal mischief, 1100 block of South Fredonia Street. A vehicle was damaged by an unknown person scratching it.

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Burglary of a vehicle, 2700 block of George Street. A generator was taken from the bed of a truck.

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Burglary of a habitation, 1500 block of Pearl Street. Entry was forced to an apartment, and four tires, four rims and shoes were taken.

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JAIL POPULATION

On Tuesday morning, 216 inmates were housed in the Nacogdoches County jail. According to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, the jail's maximum population is 292.