Man Accused Of Attempting To Falsify Drug Test
A 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused Thursday morning of attempting to falsify drug test results at a parole hearing, according to arrest reports. Brandon Michael Stahl (HCSO jail photo) When Brandon Michael Stahl arrived Thursday morning for a parole hearing, he was taken into custody at 7:15 a.m. May 14 by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Richard Greer on an outstanding parole warrant. As Stahl was being escorted into...
High Speed Vehicle Pursuit Ends With Felony Arrest
A high speed vehicle pursuit that began in Sulphur Springs concluded with a felony arrest on FM 2653 Thursday, after the suspect’s vehicle began experiencing mechanical difficulty, according to sheriff’s reports. Robert Wayne Preas The chase reportedly initiated from an attempt by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Richard Greer to locate a wanted person. Greer reported seeing a dark-colored Hyundai passenger car around...
Free COVID-19 Testing Continues At Mobile Collection Site In Sulphur Springs
Free COVID-19 testing got into full swing at 9 a.m. Friday morning at the mobile collection site in front of Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. This marks the second time the free mobile testing has been offered in Sulphur Springs. Individuals registered to be tested for COVID-19 at the mobile collection site simply follow the signs and cones to the National Guard stationed at table near the drive through entrance at the Civic...
Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Postponed Until Further Notice
Yet another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic is the annual concert and fireworks display from the Sulphur Springs Symphony League and it’s sponsors. The event that was scheduled for June 27, 2020 has been postponed until further notice. Another date later in the year is possible, but has not been finalized. This annual event is a favorite for thousands of spectators that gather on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs, and not...
Pickton Man Arrested On Failure To Register As A Sex Offender Charge
May 14, 2020 – A 36-year-old Pickton man was arrested Wednesday on a failure to comply with sex offender duty to register charge, according to arrest reports. Douglas Eugene Hanson Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office investigators reportedly received information that a sex offender who is require to register every quarter with authorities in the area in which he resides had not done so property. The man, identified in reports...
COVID-19 Financial Impact On Hopkins County Estimated At $1 Million
Business shutdowns and other measures in place due to the COVID-19 have impacted everyone, including local city and county governments. Hopkins County officials estimate a current COVID-19 financial impact of about $1 million less in revenues. “I talked with our auditor. We are down about $1 million,” Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said. “Sales taxes will be down. Fees and fines are going to be down due to a lot...
Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Scheduled Friday
Another free COVID-19 mobile test collection is scheduled from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, 1200 Houston St., in Sulphur Springs. Hopkins County Hospital District COO/EMS Director Brent Smith and Hopkins County Emergency Management Team encourage individuals to take advantage of the opportunity to test if they feel that they may have come in contact with someone or feel they have symptoms....
JPs, Tax Offices Officially Reopened
The lobbies of Hopkins County Courthouse Annex, which houses the Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Tax Offices, officially reopened its doors for in-person visits for county residents on Wednesday, May 13. Justices of the Peace Offices The Justices of the Peace Office reopened May 13 with new glass partitions atop the front counters. The JP’s area were also updated with new paint and carpeting. The portion of the Jefferson Street...
Fuller Street Traffic Stop Results In Controlled Substance Arrest
A Fuller Street traffic stop Tuesday afternoon resulted the arrest of a 30-year-old Sulphur Springs man on a controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports. Jonathan Edward Watkins Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt initiated a traffic stop on a Dodge 1500 pickup at 2:38 p.m. May 12 in the 700 block of Fuller Street. Upon contact with the driver, Pruitt noted the man to appear extremely nervous so he asked to...
Tennessee Woman Arrested On Probation Warrant
A 32-year-old Tennessee woman was arrested on a Hopkins County warrant Tuesday evening. Constance Shunta Bar Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Constance Shunta Barr, was in custody in Shelby County jail in her hometown of Memphis on the Hopkins County warrant. HCSO Deputy Elijah Fite traveled to Shelby County jail, where he took Barr into custody at 4:59 p.m. and transported her to Hopkins County jail. Barr was...
