Ewton Sentenced to 15 Years For Theft
William Pearce Ewton, 44, was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as the result of a plea bargain agreement Wednesday morning in Eighth Judicial Court. Ewton plead guilty to theft more than $30,000, less than $150,000. His story was an interesting one. When a tractor almost hit a vehicle on Spur 71, Hopkins County Deputies were called. Upon arriving near the scene of the near accident, the deputy found a...
Suspicious Activity Report Results In Felony Warrant Arrest
A suspicious activity report Wednesday night resulted in a felony warrant arrest, according to arrest reports. William Pearce Ewton AKA William Pierce Ewion and William Pierce Ewton (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Zack Horne and Sgt. Tanner Steward responded at 9:45 p.m. May 4, 2022, to a complaint of suspicious activity on the north boat ramp at Sulphur Springs Lake. Upon arrival, Horne located William...
Hopkins County Grand Jury November Indictments
November 4, 2016 – Thursday, 23 indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury for the month of November. Eight of the indictments were sealed awaiting the arrest of the indicted individuals. Among those indicted: William Pearce Ewton was indicted on one count of Burglary of a Building and one count of Theft of Property over $30,000 but less than $150,000. When a tractor almost hit a vehicle on Spur 71 in Sulphur...
Stolen Tractor Near Accident Results in Arrest of Sulphur Springs Man
When a tractor almost hit a vehicle on Spur 71 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County Deputies were called. Upon arriving near the scene of the near accident, the deputy found a tractor parked in the middle of the roadway. William Pearce Ewton, 44, of Sulphur Springs was attempting to drive the tractor. The Deputy stated that it was obvious Ewton was under the influence of something. The deputy invited Sulphur Springs Police to assist. It...
