Ohio Man Arrested on I-30 for Cocaine, Heroin, Promethazine
In a traffic stop by a Hopkins County Deputy at the 136 mile marker on I-30, William L. Durr, 38, of Youngstown, Ohio (picture not available at time of publication) was arrested for possession of Heroin, Cocaine, and Promethazine. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle and a probable cause search revealed the marijuana and three other substances. The substances were in a backpack belonging to Durr. A records search...
Saturday Forecast
30% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 92;Low 73; Wind: Northeast 5-10 mph
Mount Vernon Search Warrant Executed in Fort Worth Leads to Arrest and Evidence That Could Solve a Number of Northeast Texas Burglaries
Mount Vernon—On June 28, 2018, the Tobacco Rhoades Smoke Shop, in Mt Vernon, Texas was burglarized by two unknown individuals. An investigation by the Mt Vernon Police Department Criminal Investigation led to the collection of crucial evidence, including DNA evidence, left at the scene. On July, 5th, the Fort Worth Police Department, assisted by MVPD Lieutenant Joshua Daily, executed a search warrant that was obtained by the Mount...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 20-June 26, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for June 20, 2018 to June 26, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 6; Burglaries: 0; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 1; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 6; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 7; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 1; Scams: 0; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 5; Cows Out: 24; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 2; Dog Bites: 0; Fires:...
Significant Weather Advisory Until 1:45 p.m. in Southwestern Hopkins County
A significant weather advisory until 1:45 p.m. for Southwestern Hopkins and Rains Counties as a thunderstorm moves west at 15 mph southwest of Sulphur Springs. The storm may contain winds gusting to 50 mph. Lightning is also a threat in this storm. Throughout the afternoon, thunderstorms will be moving through the area.
SSISD K-9th Grade Boys Basketball Camps Begin Monday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta will have his SSISD Boys Basketball Camp next week. It will run Monday through Thursday in the auxiliary gym on the Sulphur Springs High School Campus. There will actually be three camps for different age groups. Camp for boys entering kindergarten through fifth grade will take place from 10 a.m. until noon. Camp for boys entering sixth through the eighth grades is scheduled from 12:30 p.m....
Video Presentation: Walker, Aguilar, Johnson, Honored at City Reception
The City of Sulphur Springs honored Clay Walker for his 16 years on the city council, Oscar Aguilar for his 12 years on the council, and Craig Johnson for his 9 years. The three were honored Thursday afternoon in city council chambers. (See video below.) Walker, who did not seek re-election for another term, has served on the council longer than any other. Prior to Walker’ 16 years, local attorney Larry Powers held the record...
Brashear Man Held on Over $1-Million in Bonds for Sexual Abuse of a Child
Following a lengthy investigation, Hopkins County Deputies arrested John Christopher Burt, 45, of Brashear at his residence on 11 warrants involving sexual activity with a child. County Criminal Investigators worked closely with the Texas Attorney General’s office during the investigation and the securing of warrants. This is not the first time the child has made an outcry of sexual abuse. In the previous outcry, the perpetrator was...
Two Arrested For Meth
July 6, 2023 – A traffic stop on FM 275 at FM 499 in Cumby resulted in the arrest of two occupants of a 2011 Silverado pickup. The passenger in the vehicle, Laura Christine Morehead, 49, listed as homeless, was wanted on warrants for Assault Public Servant and for Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence. The Hopkins County Deputy asked for consent to search the vehicle but consent was denied. A K9 unit was called to the scene and...
