SSPD Phone And 911 Systems Restored
Sulphur Springs Police Department’s phone and 911 systems had been fully restored at 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to the police chief and communications supervisor. The police department’s communications systems were among many across the region impacted for several hours Tuesday. A large portion of the area was without 911 service, and some without any phone and internet service most of Tuesday afternoon. Sulphur Springs...
Blue Santa Toy Drive, Main Street Market, Lighted Parade, Choral Concert, Tree Raffle, Park Christmas Scheduled Over The Next Week
Chamber Connection – Dec. 1, 2021 By Butch Burney As 2021 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the...
SSPD Now Receiving Phone Calls Again, But Some Area 911 Systems Are Still Down
A large portion of the area was without 911 service, and some without any phone service at all, for a few hours Tuesday. Sulphur Springs Police Department’s phone system went down before lunch, but the regular lines were up and running, with 911 relaying to the regular phone system by 5 p.m. Tuesday. Some officials and residents said they were told multiple cell phone towers were down throughout Northeast Texas Tuesday...
Many Area 911 Systems Down – Call 903-885-2768 For Emergency Assistance In Hopkins County, Outside Of Sulphur Springs
** Updated at 5:05 p.m. Nov. 30, 2021 SSPD Landline Restored, Receiving 911 Calls At 11:20 a.m. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson reported the department’s phone system was down, including 911, and is referring anyone who has an emergency in the city of Sulphur Springs to call the Hopkins County Sheriffs Office at 903-885-2768 for assistance. At approximately 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, Hopkins County Emergency...
Argumentative Como Woman Allegedly Concealed Drug Paraphernalia
An argumentative Como woman arrested after drug paraphernalia was found in her car ended up being charged with tampering with evidence after jail staff discovered she had also concealed drug paraphernalia in a body cavity. Early Monday morning, a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man was also arrested at the location just before midnight Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, for public intoxication. Concealed Drug Paraphernalia Maegan Deleyn Strawn...
4 Men Jailed In 4 Days On Controlled Substance Charges
At least 4 men were jailed in 4 days on controlled substance charges, according to arrest reports. Posey Lane Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Isaac Foley stopped a Ford pickup at 8:02 p.m. Nov. 26, 2021, on Posey Lane at Hines Street after observing the truck run a stop sign by failing to come to a complete stop at the intersection, according to arrest reports. Ernesto Arellano...
Man Arrested On Felony DWI Charge After Allegedly Colliding With EMS Vehicle
A 67-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested on a felony DWI charge after reportedly colliding with an EMS vehicle Thanksgiving night, according to arrest reports. Terry Wayne “Tee” Person (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas Whaley and Sgt. Matt Glenn were reportedly in the 400 block of Atkins Street at 10:09 p.m. Nov. 25, 2021, for a medical call, when they saw a blue Lincoln MKZ collide with an EMS...
4 Jailed On Shoplifting, Theft-Related Charges
At least two people were jailed Monday on shoplifting charges and two others were arrested on theft-related charges, according to arrest reports. South Broadway Street Thefts Christie Lee Wilson of Cooper was arrested at 8:59 p.m. Nov. 22, in the 1700 block of South Broadway Street on a theft of property valued at less than $2,500, a charge enhanced to a felony offense because the woman has two or more prior convictions, according to...
Chamber Connection – Nov. 24: Lots Of Seasonal Events Coming Up
By Butch Burney Here is wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! It’s hard to believe that 2021 is almost over. I hope you enjoy the holiday with family and friends – and then hit our local stores on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Check out our website on Wednesday (or after) to see the Small Business Saturday deals from our local merchants. Just go to HopkinsChamber.org and on the home page, click on the “Featured Events”...
Police Find Wanted Man While Following Up On A Suspected Burglary In Progress
Sulphur Springs Police responded to a possible burglary in progress on South Locust Street at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Upon arrival, they observed a man inside the residence in question. Jovanni Vargas The 28-year-old Como man did not have the owner or lessee’s permission to be there. He allegedly exited the back window of the residence, where he was detained by officers. EMS was contacted and responded...
