Houston Man Arrested on Possession Charges
January 19, 2023 – A Houston man was arrested on IH-30 East near mile marker 136. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy J. Davis pulled over a Honda Sedan for speeding on IH-30 at 9:59 p.m. Wednesday, which he identified as belonging to Manuel Esequiel Cotiy-Ixtos. Deputy Davis noticed several discrepancies in Ixtos travel plans leading to a consent search of the vehicle. During the search Deputy Davis located a rolled up...
4 Men Jailed In 4 Days On Controlled Substance Charges
At least 4 men were jailed in 4 days on controlled substance charges, according to arrest reports. Posey Lane Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Isaac Foley stopped a Ford pickup at 8:02 p.m. Nov. 26, 2021, on Posey Lane at Hines Street after observing the truck run a stop sign by failing to come to a complete stop at the intersection, according to arrest reports. Ernesto Arellano...
Five Arrested Over the Weekend On Felony Controlled Substance Charges
Local officers arrested five people over the weekend on felony controlled substance charges, according to jail reports. Gilmer Street Welfare Check Jessica Joe Farrow A 28-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was arrested at 1:07 p.m. July 25 for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and possession of 28 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 3...
Woman Jailed On Fraud And Parole Charges
Rains County officers transported a 31-year-old Emory woman to Hopkins County jail Friday and released her to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy J. Davis. Amy Jo Fulfer was booked into the county jail at 2:53 a.m. July 16, 2021, on Hopkins County warrants for fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and violation of parole, according to arrest and jail reports. Fulfer remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday...
Deputies Arrested Three On Controlled Substance Charges
Deputies arrested three Hopkins County residents on controlled substance charges, two following Sulphur Springs traffic stops and one in Cumby on warrants, according to arrest reports. College Street Traffic Stop Doyle Ray Roberson AKA Bruce Robertson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher and Deputy Nick Marney reported seeing a Oldsmobile sedan traveling at a speed above the posted limit on FM...
Meth, Needles, Handgun Found During Traffic Stop
Methamphetamine, needles and a handgun were found during a traffic stop Friday night in Cumby, resulting in one felony arrest, deputies noted in arrest reports. Joshua Paul Lynch (HCSO jail reports) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy J. Davis reported stopping a Chevrolet Impala at 10:04 p.m. June 25, 2021, on Frisco Street at Barker Street in Cumby for a torn and unreadable temporary tag. A pat down...
HCSO: Man Accused Of Forging A Graduation Check Had Meth, Marijuana, Paraphernalia
1 Woman Allegedly Sold Ecstasy During Undercover Buy, Another Reportedly Had THC Pens and Marijuana A man accused of forging a graduation check was found in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia at the time of his arrest Monday evening. One Sulphur Springs woman was allegedly involved in an undercover purchase of Ecstasy while another woman was found in possession of marijuana, multiple THC pens and THC wax,...
3 Jailed On Felony Warrants For Offenses Against Others
Feb 7, 2022 – Three people were jailed over the weekend on felony warrants for offenses against others, according to arrest and jail reports. Probation Warrant Layton Wes Keller Layton Wes Keller arrived at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office at 4:55 p.m. Feb. 5, 2022, to turn himself in. Deputy Aaron Chaney was notified. Communications confirmed The 21-year-old Sulphur Springs man did indeed have an active warrant for...
County Road 4734 Disturbance Results In DWI And Stalking Charges
A County Road 4734 disturbance compliant resulted in DWI and stalking charges for a Sulphur Springs man, according to arrest reports. Toby Buie Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance on County Road 4734, where a man was reported to be intoxicated and possibly discharging a firearm at a residence. While en route to the address, deputies spotted a vehicle fitting the description the man was alleged to...
Barry Gene (B.W.) Washington
Barry Washington Barry Gene (B.W.) Washington was born December 12, 1956, to Troas Ben Washington and Virginia Kate Washington. However, he didn’t enter this world alone. His identical twin brother, Harry Dean Washington, arrived shortly after him. Barry graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1975. He loved sports and God. Barry was raised in a Christian household, and was saved at an early age. Although he never professed to...
