MPPD disputes claims from Mayor of Lone Star
The mayor of Lone Star, Brianna McClain, claimed on March 22 that her daughter was nearly abducted at the Walmart in Mount Pleasant.
The mayor of Lone Star, Brianna McClain, claimed on March 22 that her daughter was nearly abducted at the Walmart in Mount Pleasant.
On March 20, Morris County Judge Doug Reeder released an update regarding the recent oil spill at Ellison Creek Reservoir within Lone Star Lake. He reports, “Additional crews have been deployed to multiple sites, and Lone Star Hazmat Response is now on scene with additional equipment.”
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On October 16, 2025, The Lone Star Police Department arrested Dakota Lane Harrell for child grooming and online solicitation of a minor, felonies with a punishment range of up to 20 years. On March 11, 2026, Harrell accepted a plea for 12 years in lieu of going to trial.
On March 13, the City of Lone Star was made aware of an oil spill that occurred in Lone Star Lake at Ellison Creek Reservoir.