Murphy is having preventative maintenance performed on all outdoor warning sirens today.  They will do a full load test on each site individually meaning the siren will sound for approximately 45 - 90 seconds so that the batteries can be load tested.  The testing should be completed today while the sun is shining! 

For any questions, please contact: Mark E. Lee, Fire Chief, Murphy Fire Department 972/468-4303 office.

After months of challenges, First Baptist Church will hold Christmas Eve services at 6 p.m. in its  new location at 800 N. Murphy Road. 

Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the joy of the season and the joy of being in the old/new church.

REFERENCE:  Burglary of Motor Vehicle (Multiple Offenses)
SPECIAL ATTENTION:  Murphy Marketplace (24 Hour Fitness)
DATE: December 15, 2009
CASE NUMBER:  Multiple
 
Murphy TX –   Multiple Burglaries of Motor Vehicles have been taking place over the last two weeks in the 200 block of E. FM 544, Murphy Marketplace near the 24 Hour Fitness. 

Unknown suspect(s) enter the vehicles by either opening an unlocked door or by forced entry.  Once access has been gained, the suspect(s) are taking wallets, purses and cell phones, which have been left in plain sight inside the vehicle.     
 
If you remember seeing a suspicious vehicle(s) and/or person(s) in and around the 24 Hour Fitness, contact Detective Kucauskas at (972) 468-4229.

Remember to Take your keys, Lock your vehicle and Hide your belongings. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you may contact North Texas Crime Stoppers, you may be eligible up to a $ 5,000.00 reward for the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s).

REFERENCE:  Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
SPECIAL ATTENTION:  Daniel Crossing
DATE:  December 8, 2009
CASE NUMBER:  09023257
 
Murphy TX – On November 25, 2009 at approximately 8:30 PM, an older green four door passenger car with rust on the backside struck a 15 year old child that was riding his bicycle near the intersection of Morning View Way and Greenfield Drive.  The child suffered cuts and bruises as a result of the incident.

If you remember witnessing this incident or have seen an older green four door passenger car with rust on the backside in the neighborhood, please contact Detective Kucauskas at (972) 468-4229.

You may also contact North Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-877-373-TIPS (8477), you may be eligible for a $ 1,000.00 reward for crime tips.  Calls are anonymous.

On Sunday, November 29th, our neighbors on Seleta Drive in Windy Hill Farms suffered devastating tragedies. The Martin family lost their husband / father and their home that morning. Murphy is a wonderful, close knit community and many requests have been received from friends and neighbors wanting to offer assistance. The family needs Murphyʼs help with the many financial obligations and burdens this has placed on the them.

A fund has been set up at the Bank of America branch on FM544 in Murphy (972-509-7030) and donations can be made to the “ Karen Martin Family Assistance Fund “ at that location. For anyone who does not live in Murphy, you can go to any Bank of America and tell them that a contribution account was set up on December 2, 2009 at the Murphy, Texas branch.

May God bless you and your family and may He bless the Martin family
during the holiday season.