Public Information on Recent Murder

Public Information Release From Jason Ricketson Chief of Police

On Sunday, August 6, 2023, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Officers responded to the 700 block of Texas St. in reference to a subject laying in the road that was bleeding. During the investigation, officers learned
that the victim, identified as Giovanni Lopez, had been run over by the suspect.

The suspect was identified as 29 year-old Juan Hernandez-Ruiz. It was learned that the suspect and victim had been involved in an earlier altercation and believed this was a continuation of that incident. The victim was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Hernandez -Ruiz was taken into custody and transported to the Hopkins County Sheriffs Office and charged with Murder.

Sulphur Springs Police Department patrol vehicle

KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.

If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.

The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.

If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1

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.

If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1

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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