Diana Man Arrested Following Como Disturbance
A 29-year-old Diana man was arrested in Winnsboro on a Dallas County warrant, following a disturbance with his mother at a Como address, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office 911 operators at 10:33 a.m. July 15 received a call in which someone could be heard screaming “help me” and dispatched deputies to a State Highway 11 east residence in Pickton. At 10:36 a.m., dispatchers received a second...
Hardin Simmons University Softball Camp
Triple Play Sports Fastpitch and East Texas Heat Academy are proud to partner with Hardin Simmons University to bring a softball camp to Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs. The camp will be held on July 23, 2020 and those interested can register online at HSUsoftballcamps.com. There will be two sessions: K-5 from 9am-12pm and Grades 6-8 from 2pm-5pm. The cost is $50 per participant. Location: Coleman Park – 679 Gossett Ln. Sulphur...
Man Allegedly Threatened His Father and Girlfriend
A 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested after causing a disturbance, during which the man allegedly threatened his father and his girlfriend at an Interstate 30 east address, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 5:09 a.m. July 15, 2020. The call concerned a man who lived at an Interstate 30 east address and was trying to break into his own residence. At 6:20 a.m., 911...
Contraband Found During Interstate Traffic Stops
Deputies arrested three people after contraband was found during interstate traffic stops. A late night stop resulted one warrant arrest and one arrest for possession of suspected methamphetamine and heroin. An early morning arrest resulted in location of marijuana, a stolen weapon and one arrest. I-30 Traffic Stop Near Mile Marker 118 Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tanner Steward reported seeing a Honda Civic Wednesday night,...
Tira News – July 16, 2020: Cash Donation Provides Canned Meat For Tira Food Pantry
By Jan Vaughn Joyce Dodd reported receiving some cash and food donations for the Tira Food Pantry. Tami Joslin was able to purchase several canned meats with the contributions to add to the items on hand. We want to express our appreciation to everyone who has donated to the cause. Dustin, Natalie, and Everly Weir spent Saturday night with Robert, Yvonne,Dakota, and Wesley Weir. Yvonne adds, “Sarah and Lucas visited Thursday and...
Hopkins County Update: 1 New Positive COVID-19 Case & 1 Recovery On July 15
In what has become a daily occurence of positive COVID-19 cases, the Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 6:30 p.m. Wedesday, July 15, reported that 1 new positive COVID-19 case has been returned for Hopkins County. One additional recovery was reported as well, leaving the number of active cases at 26. July 15th is the 7th consecutive day in which new COVID-19 patients have been reported for Hopkins County, and at least the...
Woman Accused In March Of Spraying Insect Poison In Relative’s Eyes Jailed For Second Time In 4 Months
A 29-year-old Sulphur Springs woman accused in March of spraying insect poison in a relative’s eyes was jailed for the second time in 4 months, according to arrest and jail reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans took Delisia Delane Smith into custody around 3:30 p.m. July 14, 2020 in the district courtroom for surety off bond on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Delisia Delaine Smith Sheriff’s...
Sulphur Springs Cross Country Coach Feels The Edge Is Beneficial For His Teams This Summer
Sulphur Springs Cross Country is another sport that became part of The Edge this summer. Cross Country Coach Wildcats and Lady Cats Head Coach Ross Hicks is beginning his 5th year in Sulphur Springs. In past summers, Coach Hicks would encourage runners to do some work during the summer on their own. Coach Hicks says The Edge has been an enhancement for his program. After months of staying home, Coach Hicks says, The Edge has given his...
2 Traffic Stops Resulted In 3 Arrests
Two traffic stops resulted in a total of 3 arrests. An Interstate 30 traffic stop resulted in 2 arrests Tuesday evening and a Hillcrest Drive traffic stop early Wednesday morning resulted in one felony arrest, according to arrest reports. Interstate 30 Traffic Stop Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Chris Rosamond reported stopping a Dodge Charge for traveling 98 miles per hour in a 75 mile per hour speed zone on Interstate 30 west near mile...
SUV Driver In Fatal Crash Accused Of Manslaughter
Warrants have been issued for the driver of a SUV involved in a collision with a truck-tractor trailer on Interstate 30 in Sulphur Springs. The collision resulted in the death of two young boys on May 24, 2020. The SUV driver in the fatal crash is accused of manslaughter, but has yet to be arrested on the charges. Below is the news released issued July 15 by SSPD regarding the case: Lidavin ZMonteal Truitt At approximately 5 a.m. on...
