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.
THC Oil & Gummies, Loose Marijuana Allegedly Found During I-30 Traffic Stop
A sheriff’s deputy arrested a 27-year-old Grand Prairie man on a controlled substance charge Saturday night after allegedly finding vials of THC oil , suspected THC gummies, and loose marijuana in the Honda Accord he was driving.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Lavender reported stopping Kenneth Raynard Harris II at 8:25 p.m. for driving in the left lane of Interstate 30 from the 124 mile marker to the 120 mile marker without passing other vehicles.
Lavender alleged Harris appeared extremely nervous to the point he was shaking. The interdiction deputy reported seeing a container for THC oil in the front passenger’s seat of the car. Lavender reportedly had Harris exit the car so he could continue his investigation.
Harris allegedly admitted to having controlled substances in the car. A probable cause search revealed four 1-gram vials of THC oil, a cylinder containing a baggy with a small amount of suspected loose marijuana and a cylinder containing a large amount of suspected THC gummies. Harris was taken into custody and transported by a Texas Department of Public Safety to Hopkins county jail. The car was impounded and the contraband were seized as evidence, Lavender alleged in arrest reports.
Harris was booked into jail for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 400 grams of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, according to arrest reports. He was released from the county jail Feb. 9 on a $20,000 bond on the charge, 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.
Hopkins County Resident Gets Controlled Substance Case Dismissed
Cindy Lynn Dunn was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police on 4/16/2019. She was charged with attempting to use a fraudulent prescription to obtain Schedule III drugs. See original post on KSSTRadio.com here.
KSST published public information about the arrest including a mugshot. Once the case was dismissed, Cindy Dunn asked KSST to publish an new article with her side of the story. She is proud to say her case was officially dismissed January 31st, 2020.
KSST contacted District Attorney Will Ramsay for comment by telephone on Friday February 7th, 2020. To protect Dunn’s privacy, Ramsay had no comment on matter.
Cindy Lynn Dunn has spent the last few days trying to get back to a normal life. Her fiance and emotional support dog ‘Kito’ have supported her all the way.
The Day of Her Arrest
Dunn explained to KSST that the forged script that she presented to a Sulphur Springs pharmacy in April 2019 was actually for a friend. Her friend was unable to make the trip to a pharmacy, and Dunn was simply helping him out. Her friend had recently been shot in the leg, and was in pain during his recuperation from surgery.
She had helped her friend fill several prescriptions in the past. Dunn says the reason she didn’t even look at the prescription before presenting it was because she was in a hurry. That day, Dunn says she chose to full the script at a different pharmacy than usual. She feels that may have complicated matters.
Dunn knew something was amiss when two Sulphur Springs Police Officers entered the pharmacy and began questioning her. “I told them that if there was something wrong with the prescription that I did not want to fill it,” Dunn said. When police asked who the prescription was for, She was able to contact the friend by phone. Police talked with the friend, and after the phone call was over, she was arrested. Dunn could not hear the call, but suspects the friend told police that the script was valid when he gave it to Dunn.
Inside the Hopkins County Jail
Cindy says she was frantic until she was able to contact family members. Ordinarily she travels everywhere with her emotional support dog, but on that particular pharmacy trip, she left ‘Kito’ at home. “I kept pleading with jail staff to let me call my family so they could check on my dog.” Dunn says she was given access to a payphone, but was unable to connect with a family member. Word of the arrest did reach family members that evening, and ‘Kito’ was found safe.
She was arraigned the day after arrest, and posted bond that afternoon.
Dunn says she recently passed a ‘follicle test’ for drugs. She feels that test, plus a letter written and submitted by the man the prescription belonged to precipitated the decision to dismiss. In the letter, the friend took all the blame for the misunderstanding.
What lies ahead
Dunn is excited for the future. Before her arrest, she worked as a councilor in a nearby Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility. She is currently working to open her own version of a halfway house in Tyler, TX. Once the new facility is purchased and remodeled, she wants to again use her counseling skills to help others.
Dunn and two other board members have picked out a large house, and are working on financials. She intends to continue to solicit donations and eventually turn those resources into a nurturing place for men to come and live after they get out of prison. “The name of the center will be Freedom Faith. The facility will not be coed, we will have men only.” said Dunn.
Dunn had previously been working to create a halfway house in Sulphur Springs, TX, but stated that zoning was a huge issue.
Cindy Lynn Dunn promised KSST to keep sending updates on her progress.
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.
Kids Fishing Day: Great Weather, Great Turnout at Peavine Pinion Pond
Feb 10, 2021 – Dozens of kids and their families showed up to catch trout during the annual Larry Buster Memorial Kids Fishing Day at Peavine Pinion Pool on Saturday February 8, 2020. Sponsoring organizations and businesses as well as volunteers made the day possible. Texas Parks and Wildlife had stocked the pond with young trout a few weeks prior to the event. A good number of bass were also caught.
Local volunteers from the National Wild Turkey Federation and local Kiwanis Club members were on site preparing hot dogs for the young anglers. Jimmy Reardon of JDRfishing Adventures personally assisted most of the youngsters through the morning. A registration table allowed each youngster an information packet about fishing as well as a sign-up for prizes. Giveaway of 70 rod and reel prizes was sponsored by volunteers and local individuals who just wanted to help keep this amazing Spring event going for kids in the community.
Each young fisherman received a Kid Fish fun packet. Those who did not bring fishing equipment had access to free use of rod and reel as well as bait, which was whole kernel corn. The fishing pond, located in Buford Park near downtown Sulphur Springs, was named for Clovis “Peavine” Pinion, a KSST Radio employee who sponsored a daily Hunting and Fishing Show on the air for over 40 years. Pinion loved to help kids learn the enjoyment of fishing which often led to a lifelong hobby. His slogan was “Go fishing! Every day you fish adds a day to your life!”.
Sulphur Springs Police Department Releases Annual Profiling Report
Nearly 20 percent more males were stopped by Sulphur Springs Police Department in 2019 than females, according SSPD’s annual report regarding traffic stops and arrests.
Sulphur Springs Police Department Lt. Rusty Stillwagoner, standing in for the police chief who was away at training, presented the department’s annual profiling report to Sulphur Springs City Council at their regular February meeting.
The report breaks stops down into a dozen different categories, including gender and race, reasons for stops, how many searches were conducted and what if any contraband was found, results of stops, types of arrests, and if any bodily injury resulted from use of physical force.
Of the individuals stopped 70.6 percent were White, 15.1 percent were Black, 13.3 percent were Hispanic/Latino, 0.8 percent Asian/Pacific Isander and 0.1 percent Alaska Native/American Indian, according to the SSPD report.
Nearly 40 percent more stops occurred on city streets than on US highways, which accounted for 28 percent of the overall stops made. Moving traffic and vehicle traffic violations accounted for more than 95 percent of the overall reasons for traffic stops.
Nearly 51 percent of all stops resulted in written warnings, compared to the nearly 48 percent that resulted in citations being issued. Only 2.5 percent resulted in arrest, according to the SSPD data.
Of the overall 350 arrests, 47.7 percent were based on Penal Code violations, 36.6 percent based on outstanding warrants and 15.7 percent violation of traffic laws.
Physical force was reported to have resulted in bodily injury in 20 of the overall 9,514 traffic stops made in 2019, according to the SSPD report.
Officers conducted almost as many probable cause searches as searches conducted after consent was granted. Contraband was reportedly discovered 205 times. Drugs accounted for 72.2 percent of the contraband found and alcohol 15.6 percent, according to the SSPD report presented to Sulphur Springs City Council Feb. 4 meeting and reported to Texas Commission On Law Enforcement.
Below are the results presented to the council:
Total Stops
- 9,534
Gender
- 5,672 Males
- 3,862 Females
Race or Ethnicity
- 6,733 White
- 1,440 Black
- 1,269 Hispanic/Latino
- 80 Asian/Pacific Islander
- 12 Alaska Native/American Indian
Was Race or Ethnicity Known Prior to Stop?
- 9,285 No
- 249 Yes
Reason for Stop
- 6,783 Moving traffic violation
- 2,287 vehicle traffic violation
- 343 Violation of law
- 121 Pre-existing knowledge
Street Address or Approximate Location of the Stop
- 6,464 City street
- 2,672 US highway
- 396 Private property or other
- 2 County road
- — State highway
Was a Search Conducted?
- 9,147 No
- 387 Yes
Reason for Search
- 186 Consent
- 182 Probable Cause
- 11 Contraband in plain view
- 5 Incident to Arrest
- 3 Inventory
Was Contraband Discovered?
- 9,329 No
- 205 Yes
Description of Contraband
(205 Total)
- 148 Drugs
- 32 Alcohol
- 19 Other
- 6 Stolen property
- — Currency
- — Weapons
Result of the Stop
- 4,852 Written warning
- 4,565 Citation
- 235 Arrest
- 68 Citation and arrest
- 47 Written Warning and Arrest
Arrest Total
- 305
Arrest Based On
- 167 Violation of Penal Code
- 128 Outstanding warrant
- 55 Violation of traffic law
- — Violation of City Ordinance
Was Physical Force Resulting in Bodily Injury Used During Stop?
- 9,514 No
- 20 Yes
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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.
