Winnsboro Police Department Report March 20-26, 2017
Winnsboro Police made two arrests, responded to 164 calls for service and issued 59 citations and 55 warnings during the reporting period, March 20-26, 2017. There were no accidents reported inside the city. Steven Lancaster, 51, of Pickton was arrested on March 20th on a City of Winnsboro Municipal warrant. Kimberly McGowen, 32, of Pittsburg was arrested March 26th on a Hopkins County warrant.
Lady Trojans Rock Roxtono 17-1
The Cumby Lady Trojans rolled over Roxton 17 to 1 in 2 1/2 innings to improve to 4-4 in district play. The winning pitcher was Paige Seely with one walk and one strikeout. Carly Talley came in relief with one walk and two strikeouts. Martina Gonzalez and Sydney Spillers led the team with four RBI a piece. Gonzalez smashed a line drive to left centerfield with the bases loaded for an in the park grand slam home run. Spillers connected...
DWI 3rd or More Charged Following Accident
A Hopkins County Deputy was called to an accident on FM 69N at 5:53 p.m. Tuesday. The caller told dispatch that a 1998 Buick Lasabre ran off the road and struck a culvert. When the officer arrived, he found James Warren Hiller, Sr., 63, of Dike in the driver’s seat. A strong odor of alcoholic beverage was on his person. Hiller could not stand on his own, had slurred speech, and was not able to complete a field sobriety test. By his...
Meth in Sock
Responding to a call at the Dollar Store on Main Street at 9:17 a.m. Tuesday, the Sulphur Springs Police Officer was told that a cell phone and charger had been taken from the store without purchase. Kerry Renaldore Duffey, Jr. 25, of Sulphur Springs was located in the 100 block of South Moore St. a few minutes later. He had in his possession the stolen articles. He was taken to Hopkins County Jail where, in the sally port, he...
Hopkins Trustee Farm Report for March
Hopkins County Trustee Farm reports a profitable month in work and produce. Sheriff Lewis Tatum opened the farm in a cost saving move for county taxpayers. The farm has reduced the cost of each meal produced for inmates at Hopkins County Jail. The first report is for the month of March. Sheriff Tatum states the Trustee Farm report will be given once each week following this initial report. During the month of March, six hogs, six...
Wednesday Forecast
70% chance of showers and thunderstorms today; decreasing to 30% tonight; High: 78; Low: 56; Wind: South around 15, gusting to 25 mph
“Updated” Hopkins County Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 5 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017
The National Weather Service had extended a severe thunderstorm watch to include Hopkins, Hunt, Delta, Rains, Van Zandt,Fannin, Kaufman, Lamar, and Rockwall Counties until 4 a.m. The watch has been extended until 5 a.m. Wednesday, March 29th. The watch for the local area was issued at 2:01 a.m. Wednesday.
McCormick Hits 3-Run Homer in First; Humphries 3-0 in District with Wildcat Win At Eagle Stadium
The Wildcats’ baseball team improved their district record to 4-0 Tuesday night as they edged by Mt. Pleasant, 3-2 at Eagle Stadium. For the third straight district game, the Wildcats got great pitching and did just enough with the bats to win. Ryan Humphries is now 3-0 in district games as he gave up two runs, both unearned, and only 4 hits. He also struck out 8, walked only 1 and hit one batter. Triston McCormick supplied all...
Driver’s Grand Slam Home Run Fuels Lady Cats’ 10-4 Victory over Lady Tigers
The Lady Cats’ softball team rapped out 14 hits and scored ten runs as they defeated Mt. Pleasant, 10-4 in a district game at Lady Cat Park Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats scored three runs in the first, four more in the second and then 2 runs in the fifth and a single run in the sixth. Brinklee Driver had a grand slam home run in the second and an RBI single in the first driving in 5 runs total. Kristen Allen also homered and...
Dennis Griffin
Dennis Griffin, age 57 of Mineola, passed away on Sunday, March 26th, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on October 3rd, 1959 in Rockwall, TX to Warren Griffin and Gaynell Moore Griffin. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Griffin. He is survived by, mother, Gaynell Griffin of San Antonio; wife, Sandra Griffin of Mineola; sons, Walter Hall and wife Sherry of Garland, Charley Posey and wife Sherri of Flowermound and Sandy...
