The Global Pandemic Shut Down Travel But When Would You Feel Comfortable Traveling Again?
At KSST, we love traveling. Whether by planes, trains, or automobiles, a lot of us just love to GO somewhere. But then a worldwide pandemic hits, and cruises are cancelled, airlines stop flying, and rental car companies are on the verge of bankruptcy. Each week brings restart dates for travel being pushed back later and later and those that have had trips cancelled continue to battle for refunds.
Obviously, it will take time before we can all feel comfortable with all kinds travel again, and it won’t be long before some form of travel will be acceptable. But only time will tell when we can start to even take a driving trip, much less plan long trips to far off places. We may have different opinions of if and when it will be safe to travel, so please share your thoughts by answering the poll below.
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Wood County Sheriff’s Report For May 5-12, 2020
May 5
Deputies were dispatched to Walnut St. in Yantis, at approximately 12:46 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 5:05 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Mineola, at approximately 6:51 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7855 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:29 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1971 near Yantis, at approximately 10:54 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 70, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 11:56 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies made contact with the individual and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 3450 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Deputies made contact with the reporting party and advised there would be extra patrol in the area.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4990 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:44 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2298 near Mineola, at approximately 6:25 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with an individual and everything was OK.
At 8:44 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6624 near Mineola, at approximately 9:15 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:08 p.m. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3277 near Quitman, at approximately 10:20 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies made contact with the individuals and they advised they would stop shooting.
May 6
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 182 near Quitman; at approximately 3:32 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the area.
At 7:16 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 1804 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 69 near Mineola; at approximately 10:38 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2320 near Mineola, at approximately 11:06 a.m., at approximately 11:06 a.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole the reporting party’s wallet. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2121 near Quitman, at approximately 12:20 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. A known actor damaged the reporting party’s vehicle. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning. This case was forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 312 near Winnsboro; at approximately 1:18 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 1:55 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2427 near Mineola.
At 4:25 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 1254 near Mineola.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:10 p.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse on Oak Hollow Lane near Hawkins. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s debit/credit card without authorization. This case is active.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7829 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:51 p.m., in reference to an assault. Clifford France, III, 55, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2315 near Mineola; at approximately 9:59 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
May 7
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:40 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat on CR 3448 near Hawkins. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 10:08 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s mailbox.
At 1:00 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 1913 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:16 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:44 p.m., in reference to harassment on Geronimo near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:31 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:59 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat on CR 4575 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 10:30 p.m., in reference to a possible assault. Joe McClenny, 40, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
May 8
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1973 near Yantis, at approximately 12:20 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3875 near Mineola, at approximately 12:55 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and determined the alarm was set due to the weather.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:38 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1944 near Yantis, at approximately 4:52 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1670 near Alba, at approximately 11:44 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1944 near Yantis, at approximately 1:44 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 2:48 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1280 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:49 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on CR 1545 near Alba. A known actor took the vehicle from the reporting party’s property without authorization. The vehicle was later located and the incident was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2560 near Mineola, at approximately 4:11 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole an ATV from the reporting party’s property. This case is forwarded to investigators.
At 5:21 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 515 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:40 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies located the individuals and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 3920 near Hawkins; at approximately 6:02 p.m. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1441 near Quitman, at approximately 6:55 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7865 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:40 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3940 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:45 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
May 9
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2320 near Alba, at approximately 1:35 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 2:07 a.m. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
At 7:25 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Hawkins.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:44 a.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on FM 17 near Alba. A known actor took the reporting party’s vehicle without authorization. The vehicle was later returned and the incident was cleared.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:40 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief on FM 778 near Hawkins. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s mailbox.
At 6:42 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 7:41 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies located the individuals and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1416 near Quitman, at approximately 9:01 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1560 near Alba, at approximately 10:25 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies located the individuals and advised them to lower the volume of the music.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:46 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstance. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
May 10
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 1:13 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on PR 5936 near Yantis; at approximately 3:19 a.m. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Estelle St. in Hawkins, at approximately 7:13 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 7:24 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:28 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with a key holder and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4568 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:49 p.m., in reference to an assault. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Kickapoo near Quitman, at approximately 2:35 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:43 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass on PR 7402 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1970 near Yantis, at approximately 6:03 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Holiday Village Dr. near Quitman, at approximately 7:08 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any individuals.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3440 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:58 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies located the individuals and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1900 near Yantis, at approximately 8:23 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2264 near Mineola, at approximately 8:49 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies located the individuals and advised them to lower the volume of their music.
Deputies were dispatched to Broadway St. in Alba, at approximately 9:09 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:32 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individuals and everything was OK.
At 9:59 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 10:57 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
May 11
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 4:58 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 5:07 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2328 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2248 near Mineola, at approximately 7:55 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:26 a.m., in reference to harassment on Kickapoo near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:03 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. A known actor unlawfully installed a tracking device on the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1416 near Quitman, at approximately 11:26 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 29, was found deceased in the lake. The Justice of the Peace arrived and ordered an autopsy. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:01 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook beach area, at approximately 2:08 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
At 2:16 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4186 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to Sundance Path near Hawkins, at approximately 5:29 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with Holly Lake Ranch Security and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 5:40 p.m. The individual was located and transported to the hospital by EMS.
Deputies were dispatched to Richard St. in Quitman, at approximately 7:01 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, all parties separated.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2265 near Mineola; at approximately 7:39 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 8:24 p.m. Larry Green, 65, of Alba, was arrested for Indecent Assault.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1227 near Quitman, at approximately 8:26 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins, at approximately 8:37 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
May 12
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:47 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2270 near Mineola, at approximately 7:45 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1900 near Yantis, at approximately 9:54 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the key holder and cleared the incident.
At 5:45 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1660 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to Concho near Quitman, at approximately 6:18 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 7:52 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5371 near Quitman, at approximately 9:00 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any individuals.
Agency Assists
Between the dates of May 5 and May 12, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Quitman Police Department, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, Mineola Police Department, Reflections Hospice, Mineola Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, Hawkins Police Department and Pittsburg Police Department.
Jail Report
Total Jail Count – 126 inmates: 106 males and 20 females.
Reminders from Sheriff Castloo
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763- CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.
SSHS Theatre Students To Present Play Online
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre students will present a play online Monday, March 18, for community members to view.
SSHS Director of Theatre Lesha Woodard noted that because of restrictions placed on schools due to COVID-19, the SSHS Wildcat Theatre group was unable to compete in the Bi-District UIL play competition. The suspension of “in person” schooling for the remainder of the school year also meant that the theatre students would miss out on their annual senior directed final performance this year.
“Luckily, playwright Don Zolidis anticipated problems like this and quickly created a play students could rehearse and perform online during the quarantine,” Woodard explained.
SSHS senior thespian officers Rachel Bramlett and Chase Berry directed Zolidis’s comedy 10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine, which can be viewed starting Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. online.
A link to the show will be posted on the SSHS Theatre Facebook and Instagram pages as well as on the groups; website: bit.ly/wildcattheatre. Viewers will be able to access this content for free any time that week.
“I am super proud of all these students who came together to create this performance. Their resilience, flexibility, hard work, and persistent spirits make being their teacher (even remotely) a joy and a source of pride,” said Woodard.
Performers include seniors Rachel Bramlett, Chase Berry, and Alex Walker; juniors Rorie Young, Hannah Shultz, Crystal Flores, Gregg English and Anthony Arroyo, Sophmores AllieGrace Woodard, Caleb Talmage, and Brandon Williams; and freshman Khira Young. The program was edited by AllieGrace Woodard.
Paris Junior College Workforce Students Return Monday to Finish Spring Semester
While most sophomores at Paris Junior College have finished their online classes and applied for graduation, students in some workforce programs will return on Monday, May 18 as part of a phased-in reopening process.
“Our faculty and students in spring semester workforce courses with hands-on labs will be allowed to return to campus to complete their courses,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “The only people allowed on our campuses will be identified spring semester workforce students and their faculty along with essential employees that have been on campus since our COVID-19 closure. We will begin a phased in opening process with planned full operation by the fall semester.”
Entrance for classes in the Applied Sciences Building is on the east side of campus from Collegiate Drive by the Hunt Center. Entrance for the Workforce Training Center will be from Clarksville St., by Capizzis Restaurant on the north end of campus. There will be one entry into the building at both the PJC – Greenville and the PJC – Sulphur Springs Centers.
All vehicles must enter and exit in these locations. At the checkpoint, those entering must answer health questions and have their temperature taken, and their name be on a list of students and employees allowed on campus. Anyone coming on campus must wear a mask and practice appropriate hand sanitizing.
“This follows the Governor’s guidelines for Reopening Texas and the designated higher education checklist,” said Dr. Anglin.
June 1 marks the beginning of Summer I and Extended Terms. Academic classes for university transfer are online, and workforce programs will be hybrid – the classroom portion will start online, with students on campus later in the term to complete in-person lab work.
Summer workforce programs offering classes include accounting, air conditioning and refrigeration, business management, computer aided design and 3D printing – both standard and in the jewelry program, cybersecurity, computer networking, electrician, emergency medial services, gemology, medical records coding, mechatronics, nursing, office technology, radiology technology, surgical technology, watchmaking, and welding.
Students are encouraged to continue using online services if possible and may make virtual appointments with advisors. Should a problem arise that can’t be solved remotely, an appointment may be made for a student to come to campus.
Online registration is open for the summer and fall 2020 semesters for all PJC locations. Returning students may register online through their MyPJC account or with an advisor at [email protected]. New students should reach out to [email protected] or call 903-782-0425. Other important contacts are available at www.parisjc.edu/covid-19.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
National Peace Officers Memorial Day Observed
May 15, 2020 – Firefighters and local elected officials joined local law enforcement officers, Hopkins County Marine Corps League and American Legion members Friday morning downtown as they observed National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Held during National Police Week, National Peace Officers Memorial Day is a time to honor those law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
The holiday was created on October 1, 1961, when Congress authorized the president to designate May 15 to honor peace officers. John F. Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962, for May 15 of each year to be designated as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week in which it falls as “Police Week.”
Read at the observance on Celebration Plaza Friday was the proclamation issued May 8 by President Donald Trump affirming May 15, 2020, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and designated May 10-16, as Police Week. In the document Trump pledged to “honor of our hardworking law enforcement officers” by lighting the White House in blue on May 15, 2020.
Trump also called upon “all Americans to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call on the Governors of the States and Territories and officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day. I further encourage all Americans to display the flag from their homes and businesses on that day.”
Local officers and firefighters lined the sidewalk to the flag to pay honors to their fallen brothers and sisters. The Marine Corps League and American Legion lowered the flags at Hopkins County Veterans Memorial in honor the law enforcement officers who have fallen, or suffered permanent disabilities, in the line of duty to serve and protect their communities. The US flag in the center of on Celebration Plaza was lowered as Taps was played.
Showing Off For Friends Resulted In DWI Arrest
Showing off for friends while driving reportedly resulted in a Sulphur Springs man’s arrest for drunk driving Thursday night.
Sulphur Springs Police officers responded just after 11 p.m. May 14 to what was reported as a crash in the 400 block of Bill Bradford Road. However, while en route to the crash, they were advised the vehicle involved in the crash had turned north on to Carter Street.
Officers located what they believed to be the vehicle involved in the Bill Bradford Road incident on Carter Street. On contact with the man, the 23-year-old allegedly admitted he was “showing off for friends,” when his car drifted and hit the curb.
The man, according to arrest reports, displayed glassy eyes and an alcohol odor was detected on his breath. Based officers’ observation during sobriety testing and contact with the man, police believed him to be intoxicated and took him into custody, according to arrest reports.
The 23-year-old Sulphur Springs man allegedly refused to submit to a blood test for analysis, so police sought and obtained a warrant requiring a blood draw. The sample was taken at the hospital, then the man was taken to jail for DWI, according to arrest reports. He had been released from Hopkins County jail by noon Friday, May 15, on the Class B misdemeanor DWI charge, according to jail reports.
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The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
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.
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 the county jail, he allegedly admitted to having a bottle was during he intended to use in an effort to pass a drug test which was also scheduled that day. The bottle was collected and Stahl was booked into jail not only on the violation of parole warrant but also on a new charge for attempting to falsify drug test results with a falsification device, according to arrest reports.
Stahl remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, May 15 on the parole warrant. His bond on the Class B misdemeanor false drug test charge was set at $1,000, according to jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
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.
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 3:05 p.m. May 14 stop at the Fisher and Lee Street intersection, then leave in a fast manner. The operator of the car, Greer alleged, matched the description of the wanted person he was attempting to locate.
The car allegedly turned onto South Davis Street, then, took off at a high rate of speed, turning west onto Industrial Drive and continued traveling in an erratic manner and high rate of speed along the service road, despite the officer’s attempt to stop it.
Greer continued following the car, with the lights and siren of his vehicle on as the Hyundai continued westward on the north service road at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, the sheriff’s officer alleged in arrest reports.
As the pursuit continued, with additional deputies and sheriff’s investigators responding to assist, the Hyundai began smoking badly and appeared as if the motor had been damaged from the manner in which the car was drive, Greer noted in arrest reports. As the vehicle approached FM 2653, the deputy reported the car began slowing, then made a right hand turn onto FM 2653, where it stopped.
Greer positioned his patrol vehicle in a manner to potentially prevent the operator from fleeing on foot. Greer ordered the man to exit the dark blue Elantra and get face down on the road; the man complied and was placed into handcuffs, according to arrest reports.
The man was identified as Robert Wayne Preas, a 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man who reportedly had an outstanding parole warrant and as well as a Delta County warrant for a family violence assault causing bodily injury with previous conviction charge. Preas was taken into custody at 3:12 p.m., and transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked on both warrants as well as a new evading arrest or detention with a vehicle charge, according to arrest reports.
Preas remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, May 15. He was held on the parole warrant. Bond was set at $20,000 on the third-degree felony evading arrest with a vehicle charge and $25,000 on the Delta County warrant, according to jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
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.
On April 30, the National Guard conducted the first mobile test collection in Sulphur Springs, with 82 screenings conducted at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. All came back negative for COVID-19, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom.
Testing continues today, but registration is required. The judge it is his understanding that the group is prepared to conduct up to 130 screenings at the Civic Center on May 15. Anyone who exhibits symptoms or feels they have been exposed to someone who has novel coronavirus 2019 may be tested.
Anyone working in the fields of healthcare, public safety or critical infrastructure will automatically be accepted for the testing even if the person has no symptoms.
Call 512-883-2400 or go online to txcovidtest.org to register to take the swab test. Those registering will be asked some simple brief questions about any symptoms they may have.
Testers don’t have to be Hopkins County residents to test Friday at the free testing site. In fact, tests may be scheduled at any of the state’s mobile test collection sites free.
Those registered will simply stay in a vehicle. Check in with the National Guard stationed near the entrance to the driveway in front of the Civic Center. ID is to be shown through closed window in the vehicle. Testers then are directed to a place in line behind other vehicles to await their turn to be tested while still in their vehicle. The sample will be taken. When the results are in, the person tested will be notified of the results.
If testing at any other type of test location, those being tested should be sure to enquire about associated fees. A list of available and upcoming testing locations, free or otherwise, can be viewed online at covidtest.tedem.texas.gov. Check the map, then click the site or additional information including times, address and directions.
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 only honors our veterans, but offers a program of patriotic music before the finale of fireworks.
KSST and ksstradio.com will keep updating any information we receive about this event.
