TCOLE Investigation of Sanders Concludes With Surrender of License
James “Jay” Sanders Texas Commission on Law Enforcement’s investigation of former Sulphur Spring Public Safety Director James “Jay” Sanders concluded with Sanders voluntarily surrendering his peace officer license on May 2, TCOLE spokeswoman Gretchen Grigsby said. Sanders, who served as the head of both the police and fire departments, was placed on administrative leave March 22, “due to his being...
2 Teens Jailed On Marijuana Charge
A minor traffic stop on North Davis Street Saturday evening resulted in location of contraband and two teens being arrested. Sulphur Springs Police Office Zach Brown reported stopping a Chevrolet Cobalt in the 100 block of North Davis Street at 6:53 p.m. May 4 after observing a seat belt violation. While talking to the driver, an 18-year-old Sulphur Springs woman, and passenger, an 18-year-old Sulphur Springs man, Brown reported...
Dike Man Accused Of Evading Police In Vehicle
Eric Vincent Klemptner A Dike man was charged with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle Saturday night, after driving for a mile when police attempted to stop him. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt at 11:47 a.m. May 4 attempted to stop a Toyota 4Runner in the 1500 block of East Shannon Road for a traffic violation. However, instead of pulling over, the driver of the vehicle continued driving, with Pruitt following...
Police: THC Found During I-30 Traffic Stop
Linda Ann Perkins A routine traffic stop on Interstate 30 resulted in location of suspected THC and a felony arrest Sunday night Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Eddie Moon and Sgt. Joshua Shufeldt reportedly stopped Linda Ann Perkins, 44, of Memphis at 9:30 p.m. May 5 on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 125 for speeding and driving a Saturn Vie in the left lane and not passing. Upon contact, the officers alleged they could smell a...
Sanders Resigns As City Public Safety Director
James “Jay” Sanders, who is reportedly under investigation, has officially resigned from his position as public safety director for the city of Sulphur Springs. Sanders turned in his resignation on Friday, according to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. Sanders has been on administrative leave since about March 22, “due to his being involved in an ongoing criminal investigation by another agency. This action should...
Trespass Complaint Results In Paraphernalia Arrest
A trespassing complaint resulted in location of drug paraphernalia and an arrest Thursday morning. A Sulphur Springs policeman was dispatched to the 1700 block of South Broadway Street, where a person was reported for criminal trespassing. Upon arrival at the business, the officer made contact with a 43-year-old Emory man. The officer, in arrest reports, noted the man to appear very nervous, that he wouldn’t make eye contact...
Man Jailed On Felony DWI Charge
Justin Karl Roderick Justin Karl Roderick, 61, of Sulphur Springs was arrested at 6:02 p.m. on South Hillcrest Drive by Suphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman for driving while intoxicated, third or more offense. Hoffman was dispatched to the 1700 block of South Broaway Street, where a person was reportedly drinking alcohol while driving his vehicle on the road. Hoffman saw Roderick driving a Chevrolet Uplander on South Broadway...
Traffic Stop Yields 2 Arrests
April 30, 2019 – A traffic stop on Helm Lane at 10:34 a.m. Monday resulted in two arrests. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt conducted a traffic stop on a Ford F250 pickup. The driver, identified in reports as 31-year-old Donald James Farris of Alba, was noted to be extremely nervous when interacting with the officer and was asked to exit the truck. Donald James Farris He did and was patted down. A search of his...
2 Jailed After Contraband Reportedly Found In Hotel Room
When officers went to serve a warrant at a South Broadway Street motel Monday night, they found more than the wanted person. They reported finding contraband in a hotel room, resulting in two felony arrests. Olegario Arizmendez Olegario Arizmendez, 49, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and on a warrant for violation of probation on a...
Man Reportedly Assaulted While Walking Down Road
A 39-year-old man was allegedly assaulted while walking down Lamar Street Saturday morning. He was reportedly sustained an injury to one side of his face, above his eye, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs police were called to the hospital late Saturday morning regarding the alleged assault. The 39-year-old was reportedly walking to work on Lamar Street when a man drove up in a white car, stopped, got out and sprayed the man...
