Odell Arrested After Traffic Stop
September 27, 2023 – Sulphur Springs Police observed the driver of a black Lincoln perform a traffic violation around midnight Tuesday. A traffic stop was performed in the parking lot of a south Broadway retailer. The driver was compliant, and when asked, he gave permission to search the vehicle. During that serch, Police found a black bag. Inside they found baggies of methamphetamine and associated paraphernalia. Ashton...
3rd Annual Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale is Saturday
September 26, 2023 – Three participants in the upcoming Hopkins County Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale stopped by KSST for an interview on Tuesday. You can hear the complete interview during the KSST Morning Show later this week. Claire Jalufka, Catherine Starzyk and Rhayne Thomas will have heifers for sale on Saturday. The show and sale is dedicated to FFA and 4-H members in Hopkins County. It provides a showcase for their...
Campbell Man Arrested at Airport; Returned to Hopkins County Jail
September 26, 2023 – A Campbell, Tx man was arrested at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport this week. He had an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Hopkins County. Alexander Grant Stevens, 2023 ALEXANDER GRANT STEVENS, who lists himself as unemployed, has a bond set at $100,000. He was arrested in May of 2023 and charged with: 1 22.05(B) DEADLY CONDUCT DISCHARGE FIREARM May of 2023 On the morning of May 21, 2023, Hunt...
Dockray Back in Jail; Charged With Assault
September 25, 2023 – Tobye Deleo Dockray, age 48, was arrested over the weekend and charged with: 1 22.01(B)(2)(B) ASSAULT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH/CIRCULAT Tobye aka “Toby” Deleo Rockray in 2023 Dockray was arrested after a disturbance call was received by the Hopkins County Sheriff. Deputies responded to a Precinct 2 address and found Dockray, the victim and a witness. Dockray is accused of choking a women and...
Operation of Joint Community Recycle Center Located at A&M-Commerce has Ceased
Effective immediately, operation of the joint Community Recycle Center located on the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus has come to an end. According to a university press release, along with information obtained from Commerce City Hall, the reasons behind the decision include the rising costs of the program, the limited effectiveness stemming from misuse of the recycled collection bins, and a general lack of education with...
Governor Abbott Orders Special Session for School Choice
September 21 – Gov. Greg Abbott stated his long-awaited special session on “school choice” will start in October while promising political consequences for lawmakers who stand in the way of his priority legislation. Lawmakers have expected the special session to start in October for a while, but this is the most specific Abbott has been about the timing yet. And his blunt statements on the politics mark an escalation of pressure...
Morris Arrested During Traffic Stop
September 20, 2023 – James Michael Morris, Jr was arrested by Sulphur Spring Police on Tuesday this week. The arrest took place around 1pm. James Michael Morris, Jr 2023 Sulphur Springs police were on routine patrol near the intersection of I-30 and Helm Lane. They notice a Chevrolet Pickup traveling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was initiated. Morris showed signs of nervousness when contacted. Officers asked for...
Truss Indicted After August Child Porn Investigation, Arrest
September 20, 2023 – Billy Joe Truss aka Big Bill Truss on social media platform Tiktok has been indicted for production and transportation of child pornography after being arrested in August. See that story here. Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford played key roles in the investigation and arrest. Other victims are urged to come forward and contact local Law Enforcement. Report Abuse to...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused of Stealing $35k
September 18, 2023 -A Sulphur Springs resident was recently arrested in Hopkins County on a Smith County Warrant. The man, JAMES MICHAEL MORRIS JR, is accused of MISAPPLICATION OF FIDUCIARY PROPERTY. James Michael Morris, Jr aka Bubba 2023 Morris is alleged to have entered into an agreement with a man with the intent to build a boat dock. An initial payment of $53,000 was given to Morris in 2021. The project was never started and...
Bond Set for Sprague and Mitchell
September 19, 2023 – Bond has been set for the couple arrested recently at a Sulphur Springs motel. 17 year-old Maddison Sprague and 20 year-old Silas Mitchell were arrested after a large cash of narcotics, cash and a handgun were found. Sprague was also found to be hiding pills in her person. See their arrest story here. MADDISON KAY SPRAGUE, 2023 Sprague’s bond is set at $450,000. SILAS GRACEN MITCHELL, 2023...
