March 10, 2026 – Two juveniles have been arrested and transported to the Gregg County Juvenile Detention Center after a short investigation into a pickup and trailer theft reported Sunday 3/9/2026.
In a press release received from Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office the details of the investigation and arrests were given.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 03/10/2026
Stolen Truck and Trailer Recovered; Two Juveniles in Custody — Investigation Ongoing
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX — On 03/08/2026 a truck and trailer were reported stolen from Beasley
Street in Sulphur Springs. Hopkins County Deputies located and recovered the stolen trailer on FM
2297 near County Road 1104.
Investigators from the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, working with Hopkins County
Investigators, located two juveniles believed to be involved. During interviews, additional suspects
were identified and a possible location for the stolen Dodge pickup was developed. The pickup was
subsequently recovered in Dallas by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Two juvenile suspects have been arrested and are currently held at the Gregg County Juvenile
Detention Center. One of the arrested juveniles had recently been arrested in connection with an
Engaging in Organized Crime investigation weeks prior to this incident.
This investigation remains active and additional arrests are anticipated. Anyone with information is
asked to contact the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office at (903) 438-4040 or the Northeast Texas Auto
Theft Task Force. Tips may be submitted anonymously.
Media Contact: Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office
Public Information Officer
Chief Investigator Michael Russell Phone: (903) 558-0033
