May 5, 2026 – May 5, 2026 — Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on May 4, 2026, at the Old Spanish Villa Apartments on I-30 at Texas Street in Sulphur Springs, near Sulphur Springs Intermediate School on League Street. The operation was part of an ongoing narcotics investigation led by Narcotics Investigator Tanner Steward. Three individuals were arrested at the scene.
During the search, investigators reported seizing a significant amount of illegal drugs and weapons, including 309 grams of cocaine, 1,677.5 grams of THC vape pens, 73 grams of psilocybin, and 15 pounds of marijuana. Authorities also recovered two AR-platform rifles, one handgun, and $73,294.02 in U.S. currency.
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office said it received assistance from the Hunt County Narcotics Unit, which helped coordinate and support the operation as part of a broader regional effort to combat drug trafficking activity across Northeast Texas.
Officials stated the investigation is ongoing and remains focused on disrupting distribution networks operating in the area. The sheriff’s office emphasized that collaborative enforcement between counties continues to be a key factor in addressing narcotics-related crime and associated violence.
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office said it remains committed to proactive enforcement and maintaining public safety through continued narcotics investigations and coordinated regional operations. All suspects awaiting bond to be set in the multiple felony charges. Suspects presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
