Traffic Stop Results In 2 Men, 1 Woman Being Arrested
Amanda Shanks A traffic stop on East Industrial Drive at 2:43 a.m. May 12 resulted in three of the four occupants in the vehicle being arrested, the male passenger on a misdemeanor traffic warrant, the driver on a misdemeanor evading charge and a woman on a controlled substance charge, according to police reports. Cpl. Chris Rosamond stopped a Kia Forte for making a wide turn from East Shannon Road onto the Jefferson Street overpass,...
Bicyclist stopped, Jailed On Warrant, Controlled Substance Charge
John David McGee Jr. A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man stopped for not having a headlight on his bicycle ended up in jail on a controlled substance charge and a traffic warrant. Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Matt Glenn reported stopping the bicyclist at 10:53 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of Garrison Street for the bike headlight violation. Upon identifying the man as John David McGee Jr., a records check was conducted using that...
SSPD: Disturbance Involving Teen Reportedly Ends With Misdemeanor Assault Charge
A disturbance with a teen Friday afternoon resulted in a 27-year-old Shreveport, Louisiana man being arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs police reportedly responded during the noon hour Friday to a disturbance report on North Jackson Street. The Shreveport man was alleged to have been involved in a disturbance with his 15-year-old cousin. One cousin hit the other, causing a fight,...
Man Jailed For Allegedly Choking His Girlfriend During Altercation
May 11, 2019 – Police arrested a 39-year-old Sulphur Springs man for allegedly choking his girlfriend during an altercation Friday. James Wesley Whitworth Sulphur Springs Police Officer Brandon Murphy reported responding to a disturbance reported in the 600 block of Houston Street. Upon arrival, officers reported seeing James Wesley Whitworth on his front porch, yelling at bystanders. Whitworth was detained and placed into...
* Update: Identity Of Man Who Died After Being Struck By A Train Released
Sulphur Springs Police Interim Chief Jason Ricketson identified the 51-year-old Sulphur Springs man who died at the hospital Friday evening from injuries sustained when he was struck by a train as William Wilemon. According to Ricketson, officials responded at 5:14 p.m. May 10 on South Locust Street at the railroad tracks to what was reported as pedestrian versus train crash. After arriving, police discovered the 51-year-old man had...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Marijuana, Weapon Charges
Matthew James Crayton An interstate traffic stop Thursday night resulted in location of marijuana and a handgun, and one arrest, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported stopping a Ford Fusion on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 116 for speeding, traveling 84 miles per hour in a 75 mph speed zone. Matthew James Crayton, 28, of Yantis was found to be in possession of marijuana and a Glock...
SSPD: Lack Of License Plate Leads To Traffic Stop, 2 Arrests
Jason Anthony Alkire Lack of a front license plate resulted in a traffic stop, location of contraband and two arrests Thursday evening, police reports noted. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Justin Findley reported stopping a Ford F150 occupied by at least two men on Hinnant Street at Texas Street for not having a front Texas license plate. Jason Anthony Alkire of Sulphur Springs allegedly showed signs of nervousness by his voice and...
Identity Of Deceased Released From Wednesday’s Fatal Crash
Hamilton Green, 57, of Sulphur Springs was confirmed as the deceased from the vehicle crash at Broadway and Wildcat Way Wednesday morning. The other occupant of the vehicle, a 49 year old Sulphur Springs woman, remains in the hospital in stable condition. The investigation into the crash, which involved a sport utility vehichle and an 18-wheeler is ongoing. According to Sulphur Springs Police Interim Chief Jason Ricketson, authorities...
Single Truck Crash Closes Road For Over 6 Hours
Just after 11 pm on Wednesday night, a single tanker truck headed northbound on Hwy 19 failed to navigate the turn at the I-30 intersection. After jumping the small median and narrowly missing the Right Turn Only sign, the truck and trailer ran off the road overturning in the grassy area at the Southeast corner of the heavily travelled intersection. First responders on the scene extracted the lone occupant of the destroyed rig and...
Wednesday Morning Crash Results In 1 Death
A 57-year-old Sulphur Springs man reportedly died as a result of a crash in the intersection at South Broadway Street at Wildcat Way Wednesday morning. According to Sulphur Springs Police Interim Chief Jason Ricketson, authorities were notified at 8:08 a.m. May 8 of a crash involving a sport utility vehicle and an 18-wheeler in the South Broadway Street-Wildcat Way intersection. The crash is still under investigation. Initial reports...
