Rushin Breaks Protective Order Now Back In Jail

May 17, 2023 – Thirty-nine year old John Andrew Rushin was seen driving within 1000′ of the address where he held a victim hostage in March of this year. Sulphur Springs Police saw Rushin drive past the resident around 11 pm. Police recognized the man, verified the vehicles plates, then performed a traffic stop on Rushin.

John Andrew ‘Jay’ Rushin, 2023

Rushin was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. His silver Blazer was impounded.

Rushin caused a major disturbance that included Douglas School being locked down earlier this year. He threatened several lives, discharged a firearm and allegedly started a house fire. See details of that event here.

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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.

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