At Least 7 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least seven people were booked into Hopkins County jail between Feb. 18 and Feb. 19 on felony warrants, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Alvin Jordan traveled to a Rockwall County jail, where he took David Paul Allred into custody at 10:59 a.m. Feb. 18. Jordan transported Allred to Hopkins County jail, where the 34-year-old Royse City man was booked for bond forfeiture on a September 2018 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge.
He remained in the county jail Thursday morning, Feb. 20 on the charge, according to jail reports. A $10,000 cash only bond is required for his release.
Scott Arthur Gorton, 56, of Sulphur Springs was taken into custody at 11:05 a.m. Feb. 19 on County Road 1442 by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tanner Steward on a warrant for violation of parole, which he was on for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge as well as a warrant for not paying taking care of a traffic ticket.
According to jail reports, he has an extensive criminal history dating back to 1981. He was most recently sentenced to three years in prison for a controlled substance charge.
Gorton’s arrest record shows he was booked into Hopkins County jail July 30, 2014 on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, driving without a license and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. He returned to the county jail Feb. 26, 2016 on a warrant for violation of probation on the controlled substance charge. He was jailed Aug. 20, 2016 for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, violation of probation on the prior controlled substance charge (for which he was sentenced to 3 years in prison) and not having insurance.
Eddie Dale Malone was taken into custody at 10:35 a.m. Feb. 18, at Hopkins County Courthouse for bond forfeiture on a May 15, 2019, possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance with intent to distribute charge.
Deputy Alvin Jordan transported the 60-year-old Sulphur Springs man to the county jail, where he remained Thursday morning, Feb. 20. Malone is shown in jail reports to also be known as Eddie Dale Malone and Danny Miller. Bond was set at $60,000 cash-only on the charge.
Deputy Jordan also took Michael Phillip Salazar into custody at Hopkins County Courthouse at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 18 on a motion to revoke probation on a Van Zandt assault of family or household member with previous conviction charge.
The arrest marks the second time in two months Salazar has spent time in the county jail. The 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man was booked into Hopkins County jail Christmas Eve 2019 for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in drug-free zone and warrants for not taking care of no driver’s license and speeding charges.
Salazar remained in Hopkins County jail until Feb. 19 on the Van Zandt County charge. Bond was set at $50,000.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Kevin Lester and M. Poindexter received information Austin Ray Tipps had a Rains County warrant for his arrest, and a tip that Tipps had been living at a Houston Street residence.
They located the 35-year-old Sulphur Springs man at the address at 7:02 p.m. Feb. 18 and took him into custody on the Rains County theft of firearm warrant. He remained in Hopkins County jail until Feb. 19; his bond on the charge was set at $10,000.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite traveled to Webb County jail, where he took Victor Manuel Villarreal into custody at 9:58 a.m. Feb. 18. Fite transported Villarreal to Hopkins County jail. The 43-year-old Mesquite man was booked in to the county jail for violation of probation, which he was on for a November 2009 tampering with physical evidence charge.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman reported responding at 8:33 a.m. Feb. 19 to a call for service in the 1200 block of College Street. The officer encountered Summer Lee Wright, the person the call was reportedly about.
A records check showed warrants for the 41-year-old Sulphur Springs woman’s arrest for bond forfeiture on an October 2019 unauthorized use of a vehicle charge and a warrant for not taking care of a driving while license invalid charge. She was jailed on the warrants.
She remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning Feb. 20. Bond on the stolen vehicle charge was set at $10,000, according to jail reports. The fee owed on the driver’s license charge was $420.
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.
DRB Approves Main Street Sign Application
The Downtown Revitalization Board‘s monthly meeting was handled in short order this week. Aside from approval of the Jan. 14 meeting minutes, there was only on item on the agenda for discussion and consideration.
The DRB received a second sign application for 230 Main St., Suite A. The business had received approval at the Jan. 14 DRB meeting to paint a 6.5 foot x 9.5 foot (61.75 square foot) sign on the west side of the building facing Davis Street.
The sign was to be baby blue with black letters. The business, Nail Luxe, also was to have a sign of the same colors in the front window that would adhere to the 30 percent window coverage allowed restriction for downtown.
However, the wall sign when painted ended up being baby blue and white, to match the inside of the business. Because that varied from the colors approved with the original application, the business submitted another application with the correct colors.
The DRB on Feb. 18 approved the sign request, with one board member stating, “I think it looks good.”
The night before, the Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission heard a presentation on housing and infrastructure, which included information presented previously discussed at the Sulphur Springs City Council and Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals meetings. The Feb. 17 presentation to the P&Z Commission reportedly included cost per foot and home value estimates as they relate to needs for sewer, water and street infrastructure upkeep and improvements.
Also discussed was were accessory dwelling units, which are smaller living quarters on larger properties. These have been offered as a potential option to provide more affordable housing in the city. Tiny houses, RVs and portable storage building were discussed. The discussion was reported to be a start to conversations if the city were to consider an ordinance regarding accessory dwellings.
Police Arrest 2 Pedestrians On Ardis Street Following Disturbance Complaint
A disturbance complaint on Ardis Street Wednesday afternoon resulted in two arrests, one on a controlled substance charge and one for public intoxication, according to police reports.
Police at 1:44 p.m. Feb. 19 contacted a 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man who was walking on Ardis Street. He was walking toward the location where the disturbance was reported.
Officers reported smelling a strong alcohol odor on the pedestrian. He also was alleged to have slurred speech and to be unsteady on his feet. He failed all standard field sobriety tests and was arrested for public intoxication, Sulphur Springs police alleged in arrest reports.
The 45-year-old was released from Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, Feb. 20, on the PI charge, according to jail reports.
Officers also reportedly contacted a 39-year-old Sulphur Springs woman who was walking on the wrong side of the street in the 200 block of Ardis at 2:07 p.m. Feb. 19.
She allegedly showed signs of nervousness and had a bulge near the waistband of her clothing. When questioned about the bulge, she allegedly removed from her pocket a glass pipe of the type used to smoke methamphetamine.
During further questioning, she admitted to having methamphetamine and removed from her pocket a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine, Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit Sgt. Joe Scott and Lt. Mark Estes alleged in arrest reports.
Consequently, the woman, identified in reports as Rosa Alicia Macias-Ortiz, was arrested and jailed for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, a drug-free zone enhancement was added due to the woman’s proximity within 1,000 feet of Pacific Park when arrested, according to arrest reports.
Macias-Ortiz remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, Feb. 20. Her bond was set at $10,000 on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
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.
SS Public Library Hosts Graduation of Two Students in Career Online High School
You are invited to attend as two more students are honored with a graduation ceremony of Career Online High School, hosted at Sulphur Springs Public Library. The public is invited to attend. Librarian Hope Cain has announced the graduation date as Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 6pm.
Career Online High School is a program that enables adults without a high school diploma or GED, to take classes to earn their high school diploma. A student can take up to 18 months to complete the program, but the changes a student goes through during this event are amazing. You are cordially invited to witness these adult complete what they started years ago and can now begin anew in their careers.
Traffic Stop Results In Longview Man’s Arrest On Controlled Substance Charge
A Texas Street traffic stop resulted in a Longview man’s arrest for alleged methamphetamine possession.
The driver reportedly extremely nervous when talking to the officer, leading the officer to obtain permission to search the black Cadillac STS.
A clear bag containing a white crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine was located in the sedan, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt alleged in arrest reports.
Consequently, 35-year-old Brandon Chad Phillips of Longview was arrested at 10:43 a.m. Feb. 18 for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and the car being impounded. A drug-fee zone enhancement was added to the charge due to the stop’s proximity to Austin Academic School and Little Acorn Daycare, Pruitt alleged in arrest reports.
Phillips was released from Hopkins County jail on the charge on Feb. 10. His bond was set at $10,000 on the charge, according to arrest reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
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.
Chamber Connection — Feb. 20, 2020
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
We enjoyed a beautiful and wonderful 94th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Be the Light!” dinner and community awards banquet was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 13, at 6 p.m. Here is a comprehensive list of award winners from the evening: Caregivers of the Year, Hillis Bass, Growth and Renewal Award, Lara Colby; Community Pride, Hopkins County Regional Civic Center; Outstanding Agricultural Family of the Year, Chad and Dena Neal; Educator of the Year, Johnna West; Woman of the Year, Vickie Pickel and Salli McClendon; Small Business of the Year, Sister Babyz; Large Business of the Year, City National Bank; Ambassador of the Year, Magan Smith; and Citizen of the Year, Roger Elliott
Cornerstone Insurance to host ribbon cutting
Cornerstone Insurance will host a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, February 21, at noon. They are located at 2104 Monroe Street in Commerce. Please make plans to attend to learn about the services Cornerstone has to offer.
Business Highlight
During the year 2020, The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a business each week. Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for February 20, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Inpatient Rehab.
Junior Market Show 2020
Submitted By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
According to a 4-H parent, the benefit of the 4-H Livestock Project might be different for every 4-H’er depending on their goals and personal situation.
“I could give you the typical answer of it builds character, creates discipline, teaches youth about agriculture, teaches sportsmanship, etc., etc. While all of that is true and right on point, I am not sure that it does justice to the core of what the 4-H Livestock Project can and does do for our youth.
“One of the greatest values of the 4-H Livestock Program is that it allows 4-H’ers the opportunity to gain confidence in themselves by caring for something that is 100 percent dependent on them.
“I remember a young 4-H’er who was uncomfortable getting in a pen with the heifer that was to be his show heifer that year, but he had to because without him the heifer could not eat or drink and could not have a clean place to live. Over time, he gained the confidence he needed to complete the project. In the years since that heifer, he has showed steers at our county show and major shows.
“Today, he no longer shows cattle, but is routinely asked to show for other exhibitors when they have multiple animals in the same class. While this 4-H’er learned how to show cattle, the important life lesson is the self-worth and confidence he gained that will help him get through tough spots in his life and challenges that lie ahead.
“The other major value I see in the 4-H Livestock Project can be said in one word — “Family.” When it is done right, there is no better activity that promotes family time and the opportunity for a family to work side by side on a common goal. As surveys and reports keep pointing out the fact that families spend less time together, families that participate in 4-H Livestock Projects together have the opportunity to spend time together. As a 4-H dad I love Saturday and Sunday mornings feeding with my son and just sitting there watching animals eat. What better time to talk about school, his dreams, goals, and problems.
“Finally, as the project year comes to an end and we put his animal on the truck, I get to help celebrate our success and also comfort him through the loss of a friend — just one more life lesson that will stick with our 4-H’ers throughout their life.”
I would like to invite you to join us at the Northeast Texas Livestock Association Junior Market Show February 27 and 28 and the Sale of Champions February 29. More than 50 4-H members and their families will be exhibiting livestock projects during this event.
For more information please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Tira News — Feb. 19, 2020
By Jan Vaughn
The next Tira City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2020. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend.
Joyce Dodd reports, “We had a very nice man meet Jane, Tami, and me at the community center on Sunday afternoon, with a pickup bed full of food for the pantry. We truly appreciate his kindness and concern for others.”
Wesley Weir accompanied his mom, Yvonne, to her church Valentine party Saturday night. She shared, “There was lots of good food and lots of good company.”
Kim and Lee Beck had a weekend visit with Jason Beck, on a break from training in San Diego, California. Jason will be stationed in Japan for the next 2 years and it may be a while before they can see him again. He enjoyed some Murray’s BBQ and some nature trail hiking at Cooper Lake.
Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin spent Valentine’s night with us and we went to Rylan’s last Little Dribblers game on Saturday morning in Yantis. His mom and dad, Landon and Laiken Joslin were there, as well as his “Paw Paw Malcolm” Joslin and his friend Melinda and her children. The boys came home with us and stayed until after lunch. Laiken picked up Dixie that afternoon. She is spending a few days here during her winter break. The kids all came to our house and enjoyed playing outside on Sunday afternoon.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Missed Chances By Wildcats Soccer Team Come Back To Haunt Them In 1-0 Loss To Mount Pleasant
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said he felt his team played really great on offense and defense Tuesday night, February 18, against Mount Pleasant at Gerald Prim Stadium.
A problem was that despite some scoring chances, the Wildcats were unable to get the ball into the net. Coach Upton told his team if you don’t finish your chances, one mistake can kill you and he said that’s what happened. Mount Pleasant scored with only about 10 minutes left to take a 1-0 win. Coach Upton said the loss hurt and he added it was disappointing.
Still, he said, the Wildcats will get another chance to play the Tigers, this one on the road. Coach Upton said there is no margin of error when you play Mount Pleasant. He said the Wildcats just need to play smart and finish their chances. Coach Upton said the Wildcats need to win games until the rematch with the Tigers.
The Wildcats are now 2-1 in district play and 8-5-5 for the season. Next for the Wildcats is Texas High at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday.
Texas High’s coach is former Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon. Coach Upton said Texas High had not had a lot of success this season.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Wildcats Basketball Team Takes On Lufkin At TJC Monday Night In Bi-District Game
The Wildcats Basketball Team‘s bi-district game with Lufkin has been firmed up. The Wildcats and the Panthers will play Monday, February 24, at 7 p.m. in the Wagstaff Arena at Tyler Junior College.
The Wildcats are the runner up in district 15-5A and Lufkin is the third place team in district 16-5A. The teams meet last season in a regional quarterfinal game at TJC and the Wildcats won, 56-44.
The Wildcats, ranked #10 in Class 5A, wrapped up district play Tuesday night with a 58-45 win over Lindale in at the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School on Senior Night. The Wildcats finished second in district as Mount Pleasant took the district championship with a 55-51 win at Greenville Tuesday night. Lindale and Texas High will also be playoff bound.
The Wildcats end district play with an 8-2 record. Their season record is now 26-8.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
