Hopkins County Jury Returned Guilty Findings In Burglary Trial
Oct13

Hopkins County Jury Returned Guilty Findings In Burglary Trial

A Hopkins County jury returned guilty findings in the burglary trial of Cash Allen Price, officials reported just after 1 p.m. Tuesday. Cash Allen Price Price, 33, was accused on two counts of burglary of a building, a shop/barn and a storage container, on April 5, 2020. Jury selection was held Monday. The trial immediately followed Monday and continued Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, at Hopkins County Civic Center to allow for social...

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Jackson Sentenced To 5 1/2 Years In Prison For Aggravated Sexual Assault
Oct09

Jackson Sentenced To 5 1/2 Years In Prison For Aggravated Sexual Assault

The trial of Denzel Dredon Jackson concluded shortly after 7 p.m. Friday with Jackson being sentenced by a Hopkins County jury to 5 1/2 years in prison. Denzel Dredon Jackson (HCSO jail photo) After deliberating for approximately 9 hours of Thursday evening and Friday morning, the jury just before lunch Friday found the 29-year-old guilty of the aggravated sexual assault of his girlfriend of 6 years, who is also the mother of 2 of his...

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Jury Returns Guilty Verdict In Sexual Assault Trial
Oct09

Jury Returns Guilty Verdict In Sexual Assault Trial

A Hopkins County jury at noon Friday, Oct. 9, returned a guilty verdict in the aggravated sexual assault trial of Denzel Dredon Jackson, local officials reported. Denzel Dredon Jackson (HCSO jail photo) The jury deliberated for several hours Thursday evening and returned at 8:30 a.m. Friday to deliberate all Friday morning, before returning a verdict. Jackson was accused of the aggravated sexual assault of his girlfriend and mother of...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2020
Oct09

Wood County Sheriff’s Report Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2020

Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 3Alarm: 7Animal Complaint: 5Arrest/Warrant: 4Assault: 2Burglary: 5Criminal Mischief: 2Criminal Trespass: 8Disturbances/Disputes: 9Driving While Intoxicated: 1Fraud: 3Funeral Escort: 1Harassment: 4Inquest: 1Livestock at Large: 14Missing Person: 3Motorist Assist: 7Noise Complaint: 2Reckless Driver: 5Recovered Stolen...

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Manhunt Proves Successful For Sheriff’s Office
Oct07

Manhunt Proves Successful For Sheriff’s Office

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office releases details from manhunt that proved successful in capturing a fleeing suspect north of Cumby. Press Release – for immediate release October 7, 2020 October 6, 2020 Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association had been conducting a joint investigation regarding theft of various farm related equipment. Hopkins County Sheriff’s received information...

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36 Indictments Signed During September Grand Jury Session
Oct06

36 Indictments Signed During September Grand Jury Session

Oct 6, 2020 – At least 36 indictments were signed during the September Grand Jury session in Hopkins County, pushing those cases forward for prosecution. At least 24 people were named in the charges, which ranged from burglary, theft, controlled substance and marijuana offenses to sexual abuse, evading arrest and assault offense. At least eight people were named in two or more indictments, according to records released by the...

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Cumby Man Jailed On Indecency With A Child Charge
Oct06

Cumby Man Jailed On Indecency With A Child Charge

A 60-year-old Cumby man was jailed on an indecency with a child charge, according to sheriff’s reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was contacted after a child made an outcry of indecency by sexual contact and authorities were contacted. The offense is alleged to have occurred in 2018. A forensic interview was scheduled for the child. An outcry was also made at that time, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s...

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1 Man Arrested 1 Day After Release From Jail, Another Jailed For 2nd Time In Month
Oct05

1 Man Arrested 1 Day After Release From Jail, Another Jailed For 2nd Time In Month

Irving Man Jailed On Parole Warrant A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested 1 day after his release from Hopkins County jail on a 10 years deferred adjudication sentence to be served on probation on a assault charge, , according to arrest reports. Arrested 1 Day After Release From Jail Sulphur Springs Police Officer Victor Reyna arrested 48-year-old Troy Tenell Ross at 11:11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at his residence on an...

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25-Year-Old Jailed For Second Time In 4 Days
Oct05

25-Year-Old Jailed For Second Time In 4 Days

State Highway 19 Traffic Stop Yielded 2 Arrests, Gun, Marijuana Cigarette, Methamphetamine A State Highway 19 traffic stop yielded 2 arrests, a gun, marijuana cigarette and suspected methamphetamine Saturday. Suspected methamphetamine was also found during a Putman Street traffic stop Sunday evening, which resulted in a 25-year-old being jailed for the second time in 4 days, according to arrest reports. Putman Street Traffic Stop...

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4 Arrested On Controlled Substance, Marijuana Charges
Oct03

4 Arrested On Controlled Substance, Marijuana Charges

August 3, 2020 – Four people were arrested on controlled substance and marijuana charges during the last 2 days, according to arrest and jail rpeorts. Arrest on SH 11 East in Como A 40-year-old Alexander, Arkansas man was reported around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 2 by other motorists for driving a white SUV on the wrong side of the highway. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Drew Fisher and Justin Wilkerson attempted to locate...

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