Will Ramsay Sworn In As DA In Franklin County Courtroom
While a swearing-in service is an important part of serving in a elected office, for brothers Will Ramsay and Landon Ramsay the occasion this year was especially memorable. Franklin County Attorney Landon Ramsay, 8th Judicial District Attorney Will Ramsay and Lanny Ramsay, who previously served 20 year as 8th Judicial District Judge Will Ramsay would normally take the oath of office in Sulphur Springs, but this year was sworn in to...
Tom Ramsay
Born in the first Mt. Vernon hospital located on Main Street, Tom Ramsay was born and reared in his beloved East Texas town. A 1958 graduate, he was an All-District Lineman for the Tigers and went on to play college football for one year at Arlington State University, later transferring to SMU and becoming a Phi Delta Theta, he graduated with a business degree. Working in Dallas for Harris-Seybold where...
Ramsay Announces Intention To Run For Third Term As 8th Judicial District Attorney
Will Ramsay Will Ramsay has announced his intention to seek re-election as the District Attorney of the 8th Judicial District. Ramsay, a Republican, has held the post since he took the oath of office on Jan. 1, 2013. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office serves Delta, Franklin and Hopkins counties. “Being entrusted, over the last two terms, to serve the people of these three counties as District Attorney is one of the great...
District Attorney Ramsay Notes Busy 2016
District Attorney Will Ramsey and staff have concluded a busy 2016. Ramsey noted three major cases in Hopkins County and three in Franklin County that resulted in convictions for murder and one for organized crime. In January of 2016, an 8th Judicial District Court a Hopkins County jury set the punishment for Stanton Wayne Yates, 30, at four life sentences in state prison and one 20 year prison sentence with a $10,000 fine. The...
D A Ramsay Will Seek Re-election
SULPHUR SPRINGS—October 10, 2015—Will Ramsay has announced that he will seek re-election as the District Attorney of the 8th Judicial District. Ramsay, a Republican, has held the post since he took the oath of office on January 1, 2013. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office serves Delta, Franklin and Hopkins counties. “Being entrusted to serve the people of these three counties as District Attorney is one of the great blessings...
District Attorney Ramsay Wants Kuhl Sentence to Send a Message to Pedophiles
District Attorney Will Ramsay comments on the sentencing of Franklin Coy Kuhl, Jr.: On February 1, 2014, Franklin Coy Kuhl, Jr., 49, took a young girl who had just days earlier turned 14 to a motel in Hunt County where he had sex with her. During the trial, the state presented evidence that the relationship between Mr. Kuhl and the child had been ongoing for some time. Text messages were produced between the Defendant and the victim...
Hopkins County District Attorney: Clayton Reynolds
A Press Release Regarding the Arrest, Trial and Sentencing of Clayton Reynolds January 26, 2023 – DCSO Deputy Samantha Manrique met up with DPS Trooper Sgt. Kain to make an arrest on Clayton Reynolds in downtown Cooper, Texas on July 7, 2022. At that time, Mr. Reynolds had two warrants for his arrest for two third-degree felony assaults, both against the same woman who is the mother of his children. During this time, Mr....
SART Sets Protocol To Reduce Re-Traumatization, Prioritize Safety Of Adult Victims Of Sexual Assault
If you’ve driven downtown, you’ve likely noticed the brightly colored mural on the side of Texas Trading Company. But do you know what those multihued hands reaching up with hearts represents? Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association, in partnership with Sherwin Williams and Lowes, sponsored the mural, painted by Jacoby Smith, to help promote community awareness for the Sexual Assault Response Team. The SART’s job...
Commissioners Court Appoints 2 To Civic Center Board, members of Regional SART Team
Hopkins County Commissioners Court appointed 2 to the Civic Center Board, approved SART Team recommendations, and noted that an agricultural lease had been re-signed. Also during the regular court meeting Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, Fire Marshal Andy Endsley gave an update about a public health nuisance abatement case. At the recommendation of Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Manager Lonnie Fox, Hopkins County Commissioners Court...
Illinois Man Receives Maximum Sentence On FTA/Bail Jumping Charge
ADA: Defendant’s 3 Ex-Girlfriends From Other States Testified, Alleged Offenses From 5 Other States Presented During Sentencing Hearing A 54-year-old Illinois man, described by prosecutors as “a guy comparable to the one depicted in Netflix’s special ‘The Tinder Swindler,”’ received the maximum sentence for failure to appear in court on a May 2020 stolen vehicle charge during a hearing held this week in the 8th Judicial District...
