Lady Cats Golf Tourney in Prosper on Monday, Wildcats Baseball Scrimmage Canceled
On this Monday (February 10) game day, the Lady Cats Golf Team is hoping to get in a tournament at Gentle Creek Country Club in Prosper. Tee off time was scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday. It’s the Lady Cats first scheduled spring semester golf tournament.
Meanwhile the Wildcats Baseball Team’s scheduled first scrimmage of the season at Sherman Monday evening was canceled due to the weather. With lots of rain in the forecast this week, Wildcats Coach Jerrod Hammack is hoping the Wildcats will be able to scrimmage Terrell at Wildcat Park Friday evening.
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.
Como Pickton Closes School Due to Flu
Como Pickton Consolidated ISD is canceling classes on Tuesday and Wednesday this week to take measures to combat the influenza virus.
Extra curricular activities remain scheduled as usual.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Feb. 03, 2020-Feb. 09, 2020
Arrests
- Jimmy Beckham, age 38, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 2/04/2020 for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions.
- Amy Barnhart, age 29, of Pittsburg, was arrested on 2/05/2020 for Possession of Dangerous Drug and Possession of Marijuana.
- Bryan Winchester, age 38, of Pittsburg, was arrested on 2/05/2020 on Winnsboro Municipal Warrants for DWLI and Expired Motor Vehicle.
- Jerimaih Springer, age 33, of Eldorado, AR. was arrested on 2/06/2020 for Public Intoxication.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 184 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 60 citations and 74 warnings during this reporting period.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report, January 22-28, 2020
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.
January 22
- At approximately 12:12 a.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on Highway 80.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 3450 at approximately 12:22 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 3490/FM 2869 at approximately 1:55 a.m. Jeremy Lemley, 40, of Holly Lake Ranch, was arrested for possession of controlled substance.
- Deputies responded to a call, at approximately 9:29 a.m., on County Road 1630 in Alba in reference to actors, or actors unknown, driving their vehicle in and tearing up the reporting party’s pasture. The deputies will provide extra patrol in the area.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Highway 154 in Yantis at approximately 9:51 a.m. Joyce Dickson, 40, of Yantis, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to the WCSO lobby, at approximately 10:38 a.m., in reference to credit card abuse. This case is forwarded to investigators.
- At approximately 2:46 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on Highway 154 at 3204.
- Deputies were dispatched to the Mineola Police Department, at approximately 4:25 p.m., in reference to a report of deadly conduct that occurred on County Road 2502 several days earlier. The reporting party stated that actors, or actors unknown, pointed a rifle at her. The case was forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4779 in Winnsboro, at approximately 5:03 p.m., in reference to an alarm. This was determined to be a false alarm.
- At approximately 9:46 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on FM 14.
January 23
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 in Hawkins, at approximately 12:18 a.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies contacted the individual and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to W. Holly Trail in Hawkins, at approximately 6:50 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 77, of Holly Lake Ranch was found deceased in her residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and an autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Main Street in Winnsboro at approximately 9:06 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- At approximately 9:31 a.m., deputies received a call from an individual reporting a theft that had occurred at County Road 2840 in Mineola a few days earlier. The reporting party stated that actors, or actors unknown, had burglarized his truck and removed several items of value. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 1917 at approximately 10:23 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 4627 in Winnsboro at approximately 12:09 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2770 in Mineola, at approximately 12:57 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 75, of Mineola, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
- At approximately 1:00 p.m., a deputy on patrol observed a car in a ditch on South FM 17 in Alba and stopped to investigate. Cheyenna Hendrickson, 19, of Alba, was then arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3459 in Hawkins, at approximately 1:32 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was ok.
- Deputies were dispatched to County road 2934 in Alba, at approximately 2:37 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the homeowner and everything was ok.
- At approximately 2:43 p.m., deputies were dispatched to County Road 2770 in Mineola in reference to credit card fraud. The reporting party stated that her credit card was used without her consent and wanted it documented.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1643 in Winnsboro, at approximately 3:19 p.m., in reference to a dog bite. The deputy was able to locate the dogs involved, speak to the owner and have the dogs quarantined. They showed no signs of rabies.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4849 in Winnsboro, at approximately 5:22 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies discovered that the noise was a bird boomer cannon being used to scare birds away.
- At approximately 6:47 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on 37, south of Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2121 in Quitman, at approximately 8:39 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate anyone shooting.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1301 in Yantis, at approximately 9:11 p.m., in reference to a truck being parked at a construction site. Deputies searched the area, found the site undisturbed and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1860 in Yantis, at approximately 9:51 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was ok.
January 24
- At approximately 1:35 a.m., deputies were dispatched to FM 515 in Yantis in reference to a possible burglary. The deputies searched the area and confirmed that all of the storage units were secure.
- Cows were reported out on FM 312 near County Road 4798 in Winnsboro at approximately 7:31 a.m.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1788 in Yantis, at approximately 9:21 a.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies searched the area, located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- At approximately 9:27 a.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist.
- At approximately 10:19 a.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist in Highway 80.
- Cows were reported out on County Road 4890 / County Road 4859 at approximately 10:37 a.m.
- Cows were reported out on County Road 1840 in Yantis at approximately 3:39 p.m.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2150 in Quitman, at approximately 5:07 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Tara Cooper, 33, of Quitman, was arrested for Reckless Driving and Abandon Endanger Child Criminal Negligence.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2951 in Golden, at approximately 9:03 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate anyone shooting.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 5174, at approximately 10:02 p.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle, spoke to the driver and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 in Quitman, at approximately 11:52 p.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
January 25
- At approximately 8:20 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 1840 in Yantis.
- At approximately 8:46 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966, near 3220.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1804 in Mineola, at approximately 9:18 a.m., in reference to a vehicle in the Sabine River. Deputies assisted DPS and Game Wardens in determining that the vehicle was unoccupied, but reported stolen out of Dallas.
- Deputies were dispatched to Birchwood Lane in Holly Lake Ranch, at approximately 10:31 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and transported to the hospital.
- At approximately 12:37 p.m., horses were reported out on County Road 1967.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2332, at approximately 3:51 p.m., regarding kids throwing eggs at cars. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 5295 in Yantis, at approximately 4:45 p.m., in reference to a violation of a protective order. This case was forwarded to investigators. Justin Friddle, 36, of Quitman, was arrested out of county for Viol Bond/Protective Order Assault/Stalking.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 2320 in Quitman at approximately 7:45 p.m. Deputies performed a Standard Field Sobriety Test on the driver and were in the process of an arrest when the driver requested EMS. She was released to EMS, but was advised that a warrant would be issued for her arrest.
- At approximately 8:42 p.m., deputies were dispatched to N. FM 17 in Alba in reference to an open garage door. Deputies checked the area, found no evidence of forced entry and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to n. Highway 37 in Quitman, at approximately 9:27 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies checked the area and secured the building.
- At approximately 10:20 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 in Yantis in reference to an assault. Deputies located the victims of the assault who stated that they did not wish to pursue the case. Deputies cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 6884 in Mineola, at approximately 11:00 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was ok.
January 26
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 7855 in Hawkins, at approximately 9:56 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual who was transported by EMS.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1799 in Mineola, at approximately 1:57 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, illegally accessed the property, damaged a game camera, cut 2 locks on an enclosure and released 2 animals. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2840 in Mineola, at approximately 2:26 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies determined this to be a false alarm.
- At approximately 4:56 p.m., deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 in Hawkins in reference to a disturbance. Deputies met with the involved individuals and cleared the incident.
- Horses were reported out on Highway 37 at 1643 in Quitman at approximately 5:45 p.m.
- At approximately 7:01 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 in reference to a suspicious person. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Richard Street in Quitman at approximately 7:42 p.m. Dereick Hettich, 39, of Quitman, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 80/2790, at approximately 8:08 p.m., in reference to a traffic hazard. Deputies moved a large pipe out of the roadway.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2922 in Golden, at approximately 8:10 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 59, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
- At approximately 11:12 p.m., deputies were dispatched to N. 37 in reference to a fire. Deputies determined this to be an individual burning trash.
January 27
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 69 in Mineola at approximately 2:18 a.m. Tyler Hall, 20, of Sherman, was arrested for outstanding warrants. Christopher Gallardo, 23, of Sherman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and Failure to Identify.
- At approximately 4:34 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Broadway in Alba in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
- Cows were reported out on 2088/2869 at approximately 7:54 a.m.
- At approximately 12:09 p.m., cows were reported out on Loop 564 south of 80.
- At approximately 2:17 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist at FM 2869/FM 14.
- Deputies received a phone call from an individual reporting the theft of a trailer from Highway 80 at FM 3056 at approximately 2:34 p.m. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 1917 in Yantis at approximately 3:41 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- At approximately 4:22 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 312.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 4627 in Winnsboro at approximately 7:30 p.m. Steven Martin, 28, of Winnsboro, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to S. FM 14 in Mineola, at approximately 9:15 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies met with the involved parties, had them separate and then cleared the incident.
January 28
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2910 in Mineola, at approximately 7:11 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- At approximately 11:13 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 in Quitman in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2910, at approximately 1:10 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies determined it to be a false alarm.
- At approximately 1:48 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on County Road 2840/2843.
- Deputies were dispatched to 778/2369, at approximately 3:51 p.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3170 in Quitman, at approximately 4:25 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate anyone shooting.
- At approximately 4:45 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 2688 in Hawkins.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4700 in Winnsboro, at approximately 9:31 p.m., in reference to a possible burglary in progress. Deputies searched the location and found everything secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4560 in Winnsboro, at approximately 10:32 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 49, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
- At approximately 11:29 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on 69/2345.
Between the dates of January 22nd and January 28th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following:
- Quitman Police Department
- Quitman Volunteer Fire Department
- Department of Public Safety
- Yantis Volunteer Fire Department
- Mineola Police Department
- Hawkins Police Department
Meal a Day Says Thank You for the Donation!
Cecil Toenigges, Marie Gregory, Faye Berry, Sue Cooley, Mary Ivey and Linda Crowder
Four members of the Lake Highlands Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs Ladies Missionary Association delivered a $331.00 ‘plus’ Canned Food donation to the Meal A Day Program on Monday February 10, 2020. Director Karon Weatherman and her volunteers sen out a big “thank you!”
Meal a Day is always open to donations from organizations and individuals. The Meal a Day program, located inside the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center at 150 MLK Drive, prepares and serves about 800 lunches per week for walk-ins and for delivery to homebound seniors.
Arbala Volunteer Fire Department Recognized For Service
Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognized Arbala Volunteer Fire Department Monday for the department’s continued service to the community.
As part of Hopkins County Fire Department’s 20th anniversary celebration, the court and chief recognized the volunteer fire departments (in order by station number) for their continued role to respond with HCFD in service to the community.
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom, on behalf of the court, “urges all citizens to applaud the outstanding efforts of the Arbala Volunteer Fire Department, to recognize the dedication in their perseverance to provide protection for each citizen and their property and, offer heartfelt appreciation for the servanthood of each one.”
Arbala VFD has 29 members, more than any other VFD in the county, Newsom noted when issuing a proclamation recognizing AVFD during the regular Monday court session.
Arbala VFD was started thanks to the efforts of Jack Burkham Jr. and other community leaders, who in 1976 decided to start the process of developing a department as a means to provide protection and help lower insurance premiums for landowners, Newsom read from the proclamation.
The first volunteers included Jack Burkham, Larry Fite, Gary Henderson, Wyman Darden and Freddy Chamness and AVFD was located in Jack’s Automotive Garage.
The first station was decided on and constructed adjacent to Arbala Community Center in 1978 and 1978, and included a donated fire truck.
In 1980, Chief Burkham approached the commissioners court about a grass truck. The court approved the purchase of a fully furnished grass truck. A second bay was built to house the new 1980 Dodge.
Tuffy Burkham modified a 1956 Ford by adding a pump and 2-55 gallon drums to serve as an additional apparatus to fight grass fires, Newsom stated.
In 2005, a larger station was built on 2 acres donated by Stan and Janie Burkham to accommodate the growing needs of the community. The station housed a fire engine, tanker truck and two brush trucks at that time.
The fire chiefs of the department form 1980 to 2004 included Jack Burkham, Wyman Darden, Autry Darden, JW Ragan and Jeff Strickland.
“Arbala’s doing an outstanding job for us here in Hopkins County. We appreciate the hard work Chief Fairchild has put forth,” Endsley said.
The HCFD chief noted that the department has really turned around, going from a low yet dedicated main membership, to a department with 29 members.
“We really appreciate everything that Arbala does for Hopkins County,” Endsley said.
The department currently includes Chief Brian Fairchild, Autry Darden, Clay Bartley, Brennam Kearns, Drew Fisher, Dave Funderburk, Christy Fairchild, Keith Lewis, Justin Bartley, Brennan Murray, Jeff Bloodgood, Grant Sharp, JW Ragan, Kevin Sharp, Tristen Fairchild, River Thomas, Jose Lozano, Blake Neal, Barbara Bloodgood, Maggie Mae Sherrow, Karen Lozano, Sheila Funderburk, Amy Henderson, Wesley Patrick, Brian Patrick, Jerry Patton Horton, Ron Reed, Sydnee Neal and Jose Rodriguez.
The Arbala VFD chief offered thanks to “everybody here for this” as well as past firefighters and chief from Arbala community for “getting this started for the right reasons.”
“We are still working on some of those reasons many, many years later. But I appreciate every one of our members who have joined on the fire department, because without them we’re not there. We’re not going to be making the calls. We have to have them. We’re going to continue to grow. We’re going to continue providing the best service we can, training, so we can do what we need to do for our community and surrounding communities,” AVFD Chief Brian Fairchild said.
“Arbala fire department has come a long ways as the proclamation states, and we do owe it to Chief Fairchild and the present group that is making it all possible,” Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker said. “From all the citizens of Hopkins County, we do appreciate it. Thank you.”
For more information about Hopkins County Fire Department’s 20th anniversary celebration and other VFDs recognized, visit KSST Radio.
Meet New Line Dancing Instructor at Seniors Center
Kenya Duffey Chaffer is the new line dancing instructor for senior ladies who want to learn the skill. Here’s the news as reported by Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center.
“I have found a new Line Dancing Instructor.
Her name is Kenya Chaffer. She is a local person and
owns her own Dance Academy called Chaffer’s Place
here in Sulphur Springs. Kenya has agreed to volunteer her time and talents to the Senior Citizens Center.
We are changing the Class Time to 1:30 PM. Classes will still be on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each Month. The location is 150 MLK Drive in Sulphur Springs. The Classes will be FREE!
Please come and support this class, learn
some new dance moves, get some great exercise,
meet new friends and listen to some good music. Invite Your Friends!”
Man Accused Of Trying To Pay For Service At Tire Shop With Counterfeit Cash
February 10, 2020 – At least two men were arrested Saturday on felony charges following a complaint of someone trying to pass counterfeit money at a local tire shop, according to police reports.
Officers were allegedly told by the complainant at the West Industrial Drive tire business that a man at the location had attempted to pay for services with counterfeit money.
Officers reportedly spoke with the suspect, 36-year-old Nathan Daniel Cain of Athens. Officers allegedly found a large bundle of counterfeit money in Cain’s pockets during a pat down.
Consequently, Cain was arrested at 1:42 p.m. Feb. 8 for forgery of a financial instrument, and was found to be wanted in Henderson County for forgery as well.
He remained in the county jail Monday, Feb. 10. His bond was set at $30,000 per forgery charge.
While Pruitt was at the tire shop, another officer spotted 37-year-old Michael Lynn Emery of Mount Pleasant walking on League Street at Pampa Street.
The man was alleged to have been in the company of a female and another male who had just passed a counterfeit bill at a business nearby on West Industrial Drive.
The pedestrian, identified in reports as Emery, reportedly appeared to police to be nervous. When asked if he had anything illegal in the bad he had with him, Emery allegedly admitted to having some marijuana in a black box.
A search of the bag revealed a black plastic box containing search two baggies containing the the suspected to be marijuana and paraphernalia. On closer inspection, however, officers alleged the two small baggies also contained a white powder-like substance the officer suspected to be methamphetamine. The combined weight of the suspected methamphetamine and packaging weighed 7 grams.
Consequently, Emery was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8 for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance within a drug-free zone, due his proximity to Sulphur Springs Elementary School at the time of the stop.
Emery was booked into and remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning Feb. 10. Bond was set at $25,000 on the charge.
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.
Kenny Chesney Chillaxin Ticket Giveaway: III
KSST and KRVA are giving away tickets to the Kenny Chesney Chillaxin Concert at AT&T Stadium.
Chillaxification 2020 kicks off Saturday, April 18 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – and culminates Friday, August 28 with his 20th show at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. Tickets are on sale at seatgeek.com.
Rules and Information:
The passes must NOT be resold!
Unclaimed passes will be dispersed by KSST.
Employees of KSST/KRVA can’t win.
Winner’s names and picture will be posted on Facebook.
