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Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum presents 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Mar24

Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum presents 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Sherriff Tatum hosted his eighth annual Easter Egg Hunt. There was face painting, contest giveaways, cake walks, egg hunts and much more! There was a bunch of families out enjoying the nice weather and all the fun activities. Trustees worked behind the scenes, cooking hot dogs, hamburgers, and Oil Field sausage, as well as helping to set out eggs for the different age groups. The sheriff’s office hosted a giveaway for kids from...

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It’s Time to Vote, AGAIN in Hopkins County
Feb20

It’s Time to Vote, AGAIN in Hopkins County

February 20, 2024 – Early voting for the March 5th primary is underway in Hopkins County, not only for local offices, but for state-wide and presidential as well. Registered Republicans will have the larger ballot as they will consider 22 offices and 13 non-binding ballot propostions. On the Democratic side, 13 offices will be considered with zero ballot propostions. Many of the Republican elections will decide who will hold...

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Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Helps Take Another Predator Off The Streets
Dec20

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Helps Take Another Predator Off The Streets

December 20, 2023 – Another arrest has been made stemming from the sting operation held back in November of this year. That joint operation combined the efforts of Texas DPS, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and Federal Bureau of Investigation all participating in a two-day undercover online operation. These agencies brought resources, knowledge, and manpower to actively pursue individuals online,...

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Hopkins County Sheriff Solicitation Sting Yields Arrests
Nov03

Hopkins County Sheriff Solicitation Sting Yields Arrests

November 3, 2023 – Over the last two days, a joint operation has been underway in Hopkins County. Texas DPS, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and Federal Bureau of Investigation all participated in a two-day undercover online operation. These agencies brought resources, knowledge, and manpower to actively pursue individuals online, who are seeking to engage in sexual acts with children....

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It’s Rain or Shine for the 2023 Hopkins County Stew Contest
Oct27

It’s Rain or Shine for the 2023 Hopkins County Stew Contest

October 27, 2023 – Burford Park was alive with people setting up for the 2023 Hopkins County Stew Contest on Friday. Virtually all the stew sites had equipment and canopies in them. Early set up is going well and spirits are high. Brian from CANHelp was busy getting their vender site ready. CANHelp is pulling double duty this year. They are partnering with a local insurance company and a Sulphur Springs City Council member to...

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Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is Hiring
Aug22

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is Hiring

August 22, 2023 – Full time and part time positions are available at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office as local Sheriff Lewis Tatum has added (3) new full time positions to next year’s budget, which will start October 1, 2023. In addition, salaries are increasing for all county employees including the newly needed Patrol Deputy positions which will start at $59,400 after October 1. Other positions are also...

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HCSO: Attempt To Serve A Warrant Results In Gunfire And 1 Death In Hopkins County
Oct26

HCSO: Attempt To Serve A Warrant Results In Gunfire And 1 Death In Hopkins County

An attempt to serve a warrant resulted in gunfire and the suspect being found deceased, according to sheriff’s reports. Hopkins County Sheriff Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies, accompanied by Sheriff Lewis Tatum, reportedly went to a residence in Harmony community Tuesday morning with the intent to serve the 48-year-old resident with a warrant for unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual materials. Officers...

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Sheriff: Deputies Arrest 2, Recover All Property Stolen During A Home Burglary
Oct03

Sheriff: Deputies Arrest 2, Recover All Property Stolen During A Home Burglary

October 3, 2023 – Sheriff’s officers had two Cumby men in custody and had recovered all of the property reported stolen within 7 hours of being notified of a home burglary Monday, according to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum. HCSO jail file image (left) and current image (right) of Shane Michael Ray AKA Billy Partridge and Shane Michael Partridge Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burglary at...

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Pair Caught In Hopkins County With Property Stolen During Cass County Home Burglary
Sep20

Pair Caught In Hopkins County With Property Stolen During Cass County Home Burglary

A pair was caught in Hopkins County early Tuesday morning with property stolen during a Cass County home burglary Saturday night, according to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Justin Wilkerson and Joshua Davis, and Sgt. Scott Davis recovered the following items, reported stolen during a Saturday night home burglary in Cass County. HCSO Deputies reported stopping a white vehicle being...

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5 Booked Into County Jail On Violation Of Probation Warrants And 1 On  A Parole Warrant
Jul29

5 Booked Into County Jail On Violation Of Probation Warrants And 1 On A Parole Warrant

At leave five people were booked into Hopkins County jail July 25-28, 2022, on violation of probation warrants and a Longview man on a parole warrant, according to jail and arrest reports. Violation Of Probation – Simulated Controlled Substance Charge Evan Clay Chapin (HCSO jail photo) Evan Clay Chapin was booked into Hopkins County jail Wednesday, July 27, 2022, on a warrant for violation of probation which he was on for an...

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