Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Trying To Conceal Methamphetamine
A 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s unruly behavior and attempt to conceal what was believed to be a controlled substance from police resulted in his arrest on two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge, officers alleged in arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt reported stopping Brandon Ray Timmons around 2 p.m. on Maxwell Street at Ardis Street. Pruitt alleged Timmons became argumentative.
When he attempted to pat Timmons down, Pruitt alleged in arrest reports, he noticed Timmons was clenching a plastic bag in on hand. Timmons failed to comply after being ordered several times to release the bag and began to physically resist the officer, according to Pruitt. Thus, the officer “used the least amount of force necessary” and took the man “to the ground.”
Pruitt reported being able to gain control of the man and put him into handcuffs despite the fact that Timmons continued to resist Pruitt’s efforts. Timmons allegedly threw as he was being placed into custody.
Other officers arrived. Timmons was placed into a patrol vehicle and the bag was recovered. The bag allegedly contained suspected methamphetamine. Timmons was transported to jail, where the suspected meth weighed 1.1 gram.
Timmons was booked for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence and for resisting arrest, search or transport. He remained in the county jail Tuesday morning, Nov. 26, in lieu of $10,000 bond on the controlled substance charge, $10,000 bond on the tampering with evidence charge and $2,000 bond on the resisting arrest charge.
According to jail reports, Monday marked the second time this month and seventh time this year Timmons has been booked into the county jail. Timmons was arrested Nov. 5 for not taking care of a June 28 public intoxication charge. Timmons was also arrested Jan. 19 on a possession of marijuana charge and theft warrant; June 17 and Aug. 2 for failure to maintain financial responsibility and no driver’s license warrants; and Sept. 2 for theft and criminal trespass charges and a theft warrant, according to jail reports.
Tira News for Nov. 25, 2019
By Jan Vaughn
The Tira City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, for the regular quarterly meeting and to decorate the Community Center for the holidays. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Tira Volunteer Fire Department was recognized for their service to the county during the Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday, Nov. 25. We appreciate our volunteer firefighters.
North Hopkins Elementary students collected canned foods for the Tira Food Pantry. Students Braylon Rhudy, Yariel Mendez, Brayden Buchanan, Jairo Torres, Cale Minick and Mason Icenhower helped load the 873 items into Sherry Smiddy’s vehicle. Cooper Adams helped Sherry unload the items at the Tira Community Center on Friday. We appreciate Principal Mrs. Kodi Wright and her students and staff contributing to this cause.
Our great-granddaughter, Dixie, was baptized at Journey Community Church in Lumberton, near Beaumont on Sunday. Our daughter and granddaughter, Tiffany and Jaidyn, came in from Malvern, Arkansas on Friday night and went with Chip and me to Beaumont on Saturday. We took Dixie and Jaidyn to see Frozen 2 that evening and we enjoyed a meal at Steak-n-Shake afterward. We met Dixie and several family members at the church on Sunday, and then we gathered with them at Mi Pueblo’s for lunch, before returning to Tira. Landon, Laiken, and the boys had planned to go, too, but Rylan was not feeling well on Friday and Saturday.
Jaidyn spent Sunday night with her friends, Maygan and Bella, and then she and Tiffany left on Monday afternoon.
The Tira Community Christmas Party is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. Brisket will be provided. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert and come enjoy a time of visiting with your neighbors. Santa will be stopping by to visit with the kids! Also, we will be collecting canned goods for the Tira Food Pantry.
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, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Tira VFD Recognized For 44 Years Of Service To Hopkins County Community
Hopkins County Commissioner Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley Monday recognized Tira Volunteer Fire Department for 44 years of service to the community.
“This is ongoing as part of the 20th year celebration of Hopkins County Fire Department to recognize each one of the volunteer fire departments. We all work hand in hand together wither with Hopkins County Fire Department. Tira is one of those now 11 departments within Hopkins County,” said HCFD Chief Andy Endsley.
“I know these guys. I see John and Shawn pretty regularly at the courthouse doing everything that they do. The big thing that you do is out there in the community. I appreciate, we appreciate your service,” Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said during Monday’s regular commissioners court session.
Tira Volunteer Fire Department began in 1975 with Mayor Tom Clifton as the first fire chief and firefighter. Other members included firemen Herm Weir, Coy Vicars and Ernest Shaw.
Tira VFD’s first known fire apparatus was a 6-wheel white Army truck, issued by the Texas Forestry Service, which also furnished the tank and pump. In 1980, the Army truck was replaced by a 1979 Dodge one-ton truck, which was housed in the utility bay of the Tira Community Center. The one-ton truck was later remodeled to serve as a grass truck and is still being used today.
Tira VFD Chief Richard Bearden later purchased a 2002 Dodge 4-wheel drive. The members recognized a need for a Rough Terrain Vehicle, which was purchased while Malcom Joslin was chief. John Martin, who currently serves as chief, equipped the apparatus for fighting small fires.
Growth demanded addition to the station, which was enlarged to a three-bay facility. The first county attack truck, a 1985 GMC model donated by Sulphur Bluff Volunteer Fire Department, was restored, put back into service and continues to meet the needs of the community today.
In 2015, the Tira City Council named John Martin fire chief. In July 2018, the department purchased a 1986 Pierce Arrow Engine.
Endsley noted the purchase of the Pierce is expected to help lower the ISO rating for property within 5 miles of the station. County fire officials have been working with ISO officials and are working to schedule another visit with the county’s ISO representative to further that process.
“When they bought this engine, pretty much these two gentlemen right here [Chief Martin and Assistant Chief Shawn Martin], you had a couple of other ones in there, but they recruited some guys to come in from the Tira community. It’s much noted by the court. We’re very proud of that,” Endsley said.
Today, the Tira Volunteer Fire Department has 10 members who continue to serve and protect the Tira community and Hopkins County using fire apparatus. Current members include Tira VFD Chief John Earl Martin, Assistant Chief Shawn Martin, Captain Tony Macy and firefighters Curtis Rivera-Fulgham, Mike Ruth, David Ruth, Robert Hanson, Jonathan Savage, Cooper Adams and Alan Joslin.
“Tira is one of those departments you know is going to be there. Chief John Earl, he’ll come by and he visits with me quite a bit, so we have a very good personal relationship on top of that. I’d just like to extend my personal gratitude for all Tira does for Hopkins County,” Endsley said.
“We’ve got some good people, from your average citizen to an airplane pilot, and they know what they’re doing. We train them every Sunday down there at the station. We try to make sure we’ve got enough stuff to get the job done, whatever it takes. If anybody needs help, no matter if it’s on the other side of the county, we’ll go. All they’ve got to do is say the word and we’re on the way. We do the best we can to protect any and everybody,” Tira VFD Chief Martin said.
Endsley noted that John Earl Martin is just a year shy of 50 years service as a volunteer firefighter with various departments in Hopkins County.
“That’s phenomenal in itself, that many years of commitment to the Hopkins County community. His commitment and the dedication we appreciate very, very much,” Endsley said.
“Hopkins County Commissioners Court urges all citizens to applaud the outstanding efforts of the Tira 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,” Newsom read from a framed proclamation, presented to the VFD members at Monday’s meeting.
County Firefighters Battle A Dozen Grass, Pasture Fires Over Nov. 23-24 Weekend
Fire Chief Urges Use Of Safety Precautions Before, During Outdoor Burning
County firefighters spent several hours on both Saturday and Sunday responding to a dozen grass and hay pasture fires most in the southern end of Hopkins County. Several of the fires reportedly originated from blazes in a burn barrels or other controlled burns, according to fire reports.
The situation was hampered by muddy ground and dead grass and other vegetation. More than one brush truck has become struck in the soft soil while responding to grass and hay meadow fires, which require additional resources, including precinct crews with equipment such as backhoes, to fully extinguish and prevent continued spread of the fire.
Weekend calls included:
Saturday, Nov. 23
- Yard fire reported on FM 2560 at 12:01 pm.;
- Grass fire reported on FM 1567 at County Road 2328 at 1:57 p.m.; and
- Grass fire reported on County Road 2174 at 2:41 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24
- Hay meadow fire reported on County Road 2310 at 12:08 p.m.;
- Grass fire reported on County Road 2381 at 12:25 p.m.;
- Grass fires reported from 12:25 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. in at least four different location on FM 1567, including at FM 2297, County Road 1180 and State Highway 154;
- Grass fire on County Road 3511 at 1:09 p.m;
- Pasture fire with hay bales involved reported on County Road 2174 at 2:57 p.m.; and
- Hay pasture fire on State Highway 19 south at 4:10 p.m.
Outdoor Fire Safety Reminders
Thus, Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley urges those considering conducting outdoor burns to take a few safety precautions to prevent spread of fire beyond the intended area.
Endsley asks that any who burn make sure there is a water supply sufficient to quickly extinguish the fire. He noted that while the rain made the soil moist, the vegetation on top is still dry and dead, a ready source to feed the blaze quickly across a larger area than intended. Even having several 5-gallon and 10-gallon buckets filled with water at the ready in case a fire needs to be doused quickly can be helpful, the fire chief noted.
Fires should not be conducted in a garage or covered area, even if in a barrel or grill, to prevent a spark from blowing onto and burning of a structure, vehicle or other property. Place burn barrels, brush fire and grills away from buildings and covering.
Wind speeds should also be considered before a fire is sparked, the county fire marshal reminds. If there is any appreciable wind detected, it’s better to refrain from burning, as such conditions often lead to rapid spread of grass, wild land and hay meadow fires and can even burn to nearby equipment, vehicles and structures.
When burning in a barrel, placing a grill or grate over it can help temp down fires and reduce the number of sparks blowing out and igniting elsewhere. If burning on the ground, do so in a fire ring or dig a fire break around it, providing an area without vegetation, to keep any fire that might start from spreading, the county fire marshal’s office recommends.
HCFD Chief Andy Endsley asks planning to conduct a large fire are asked to contact the county fire department at 903-439-6217; the on-duty staff can contact the volunteer department for the area to notify them of the blaze, and for really large scale fires, potentially have them stand by with resources as a precaution.
“A lot will offer this for just a donation,” Endsley said.
Those conducting open burns may also contact Hopkins County sheriff’s office dispatchers to notify them prior to burning, so they’ll have a record of That also provides a record of it in case it’s reported by someone else; the communications operators can contact the responsible person to verify all is still within control without having to tie up firefighters, who may be needed on another call.
TxDOT Paris District Road Report For The Week Of Nov. 25, 2019
Those who will be traveling this week for the holidays or business will want to make note of planned road work in the region so they can plan accordingly.
Texas Department of Transporation’s Paris District has provided the scheduled work for the week of Nov. 25, although the scheduled work is subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
TxDOT Public Information Officer Tim McAlavy reminds motorists to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. Drivers are also cautioned to avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin County Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins County Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
- State Highway 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform dirt work; flaggers will direct traffic.
- Interstate 30, Hopkins County: the north frontage road from Loop 301 to Hunt County line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade guardrail.
- FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
- FM 900, Hopkins County: From Interstate 30 to Franklin County line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crew install drainage structures.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta County Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar County
Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River County Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
- US Highway 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County line. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic shifts while crews extend cross structures and widen pavement to install passing lanes.
- US Highway 82, Lamar County: from US Business 82H to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary shoulder/lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
- US Highway 82, Red River County: from Lamar County Line to State Highway 37. Watch for temporary shoulder/lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
- State Highway 24, Delta County: from State Highway 19 to Hunt County Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
- FM 195, Lamar County: from US Highway 82 (Loop 286) to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
- State Highway 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt County Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains County Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
- State Highway 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project consisting of widening pavement, installing continuous left turn lanes, and safety treating fixed objects is underway. Be aware of lane closures and workers in this area.
- Interstate-30/US Highway 69, Hunt County, project to replace metal beam guard fence is underway. Be cautious when driving in this area.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson County Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin County Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
- US Highway 82, Grayson County: from FM 901 in Sadler to FM 1417 in Sherman. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to pave the eastbound and westbound lanes with a new hot mix asphalt
surface. - FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road to US Highway 75. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers continue widening FM 691 to an ultimate five-lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a four-way stop intersection and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of the construction
project. - US Highway 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional one lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
- US Highway 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between FM 120 and Crawford Street. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts as workers work on constructing the retaining walls and new exit ramp for this project. The southbound US 75 exit ramp for Crawford Street is closed and traffic wishing to use this exit should use the FM 120 (Morton Street) exit.
- US Highway 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road and the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on rebuilding the southbound frontage road.
- US Highway 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between State Highway 91 and Randell Lake Road, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road. The southbound frontage road and Randell Lake exit ramp are closed due to a slope failure. Crews are working to lime treat the soils and place
underdrains. - US Highway 75 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night thru Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the day-time. - US Highway 82 & US Highway 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US Highway 82, and from State Highway 56 to US Highway 75 on US Highway 69. Watch for temporary day time lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
- FM 120, Grayson County: One mile east of US Highwy 69 in Denison at Paw Paw Hill. Watch for occasional one lane closures during the day time while crews work to bore a new drainage pipe at this location.
Cedar Road, Grayson County: just east of State Highway 11 at Cedar Creek. Cedar Road is closed at Cedar Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Cedar Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Snap Road, during construction. - Greer Road, Grayson County: just south of FM 901 at Brushy Creek. Greer Road is closed at Brushy Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Greer Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Sandusky Road, during construction.
- US Highway 377, Grayson County: from FM 902 to FM 121. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
- FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to State Highway 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
- FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to State Highway 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
- FM 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to State Highway 11. The contractor has elected to wait until Dec. 2 to begin work on this rehab project.
- US Highway 82, Fannin County: from State Highway 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two lane roadway to a four lane divided section.
- FM 409, Fannin County: from FM 2029 to FM 100. FM 409 has been reopened near County Road 40P as the pipe replacement is complete. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to complete the project.
- County Road 5025, Fannin County: at Delba Creek. CR 5025 is closed at Delba Creek while crews remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 5025 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
- FM 64, Fannin County: from State Highway 34 to the Delta County line. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to fog seal the roadway.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
11/18/2019 – 11/24/2019
Arrests:
Cary Jones, age 20, of Spring, TX, was arrested on 11/20/2019 for Possession of Marijuana <=2 oz. in a Drug Free Zone.
Sheldon Smith, age 19, of Willis, TX, was arrested on 11/20/2019 for Possession of Marijuana <=2 oz. in a Drug Free Zone and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.
Overstreet, 47 years of age, of Leesburg, was arrested on 11/21/2019 on a Texas Pardon and Parole Warrant and a Franklin County Warrant.
David Collins, age 38, of Fouke, AK, was arrested on 11/22/2019 on an Arkansas Parole Board Warrant.
Accidents:
0
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 133 calls for
service during this reporting period.
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 42 citations and 45 warnings
during this reporting period.
Traffic Stop Results In Location Of Suspected Methamphetamine
A 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested after officers found suspected marijuana and methamphetamine in his bag Sunday afternoon.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman reportedly conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Silverado at 1:54 p.m. Nov. 24, in the 200 block of East Spence Street. On contact, the officer reportedly observed the driver show ing signs of nervousness, including shaky hands. Hoffman also, in arrest reports, alleged he detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside of the truck.
The driver, identified in reports as Donald Merced Ramirez, allegedly admitted to having marijuana when Hoffman asked him about it. When asked if there were any other illegal substances in the vehicle, Ramirez advised the officer there was methamphetamine in the pickup, Hoffman alleged in arrest reports.
After placing Ramirez into custody, Hoffman searched the truck, where he allegedly found a black bag with a leafy, green substance he believed to be marijuana and a crystal-like substance he believed to be methamphetamine behind the back seat. As he was taking the bag to his patrol car, Hoffman noticed a black case on the road behind the patrol vehicle, the area the man drove through before bringing the truck to a stop, Hoffman stated in arrest reports.
When asked if he threw the case out the window when turning onto Spence Street from Ardis Steet, Ramirez allegedly admitted he did. The case, Hoffman alleged in arrest reports, contained a large amount of leafy green substance he believed was marijuana.
Ramirez reportedly had a younger child inside the vehicle with him. The child was released into the custody of the mother. Ramirez was taken to jail and the truck was impounded.
Ramirez was charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. He remained in the county jail Monday morning; bond was set at $10,000 on the tampering with evidence charge and $5,000 on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Nov. 24 marked at least the fourth time Ramirez had been booked into Hopkis County jail this year. He was first arrested in 2019 on Feb. 16 for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and driving while license invalid. He was arrested again on July 18 for assault causing bodily injujry and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone; and on Sept. 18 for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone, according to jail reports.
Saltillo Lady Lions Take Third Place In Own Basketball Tournament Winning Four Of Six
The Saltillo Lady Lions took third place behind two highly ranked teams at their own Saltillo Varsity Girls Tournament last week, Nov. 21-23. Overall, the Lady Lions won 4 games and lost 2 to improve their season record to 6-3.
In pool play, the Lady Lions defeated Clarksville, 57-28, and Prairiland, 63-49, on Thursday and split two Friday games, winning over Whitewright, 65-36, while losing to Bullard, ranked #13 in Class 4A, 52-39 in double overtime.
In Gold Bracket play Saturday, the Lady Lions lost to Dodd City, 43-35, and then took third place with a victory over Chisum, 55-29. In the Dodd City game, the Lady Lions trailed 37-18 after three quarters but came roaring back to within 8 points. Dodd City, ranked #1 in Class 2A, won the tournament over Bullard, 42-37.
Against Dodd City, Chandler Bain led the Lady Lions with 10 points, Jocelyn Ochoa had 9 points, Brittney Peeples 6 points, Anna Reeder 4 points, Allie Lane 3 points, Kristina Wade 2 points and Paisley Kastner 1 point.
In the game for third place against Chisum, Jocelyn Ochoa and Brittney Peeples both had 11 points. Chandler Bain and Anna Reeder had 8 points each, Julianna Giles scored 7 points, Allie Lane had 6 points and Paisley Kastner had 4 points.
Saltillo Coach Bill Giles said the Lady Lions played really well against Dodd City. He said their goal is to get to the next level. He also noted the double overtime loss to Bullard. Coach Giles said the Lady Lions are getting close to their goal.
Truck Stolen In Sulphur Springs Reportedly Used In Rains County ATM Theft Attempts
A truck reported stolen from a Sulphur Springs residence overnight Thursday was reportedly used in two attempted ATM thefts in Rains County.
Sulphur Springs Police Department was contacted early Friday morning, Nov. 22, by Rains County authorities, after a pickup allegedly used in two attempted ATM thefts, one unsuccessful attempt an Emory bank and another in Alba. The suspects in Rains County reportedly abandoned the pickup after getting it stuck, according to police reports.
While processing the vehicle, they learned it belonged to a Sulphur Springs resident and contacted police in Sulphur Springs. Officials then contacted the owner, who wasn’t aware his truck was no longer where he parked it at 7 p.m. Nov. 21. The truck was believed to have been stolen between 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 3:45 a.m. Nov. 22.
Authorities from Sulphur Springs and Emory Police Departments and Rains County Sheriff’s Officers are working together on the Rains County ATM theft attempts and the stolen pickup cases. At least two suspects were believed to have been involved in these offenses, according to police.
Sulphur Springs Police investigators said based on preliminary investigations, they do not believe at this time that the Rains County cases are related to the Sulphur Springs case in which a stolen van was used by at least three masked people to remove an ATM from Pilot Travel Center Nov. 19. The van was found nearby a short time later on Rockdale Road and found to have been stolen from Dallas. Police searched the area but found neither any suspects nor the ATM taken from Pilot.
Anyone with information regarding the Pilot Travel Center ATM theft suspects’ whereabouts are encouraged to call Lake Country Crime Stoppers at 903-885-2020. Tips are handled in such a way that the caller’s identify remains confidential.
Hopkins County Salvation Army Angel Tree
The Hopkins County Salvation Army still has 31 angels left. The tree is set up at Walmart of Sulphur Springs. These angels are from ages 1 to 12 years. The Salvation Army is doing gift cards this year for kids 13 and older this year. This age group can be harder to buy for.
The Salvation Army signed up a record 430 kids this year.
If anyone would like to donate, they can contact me, Jill Major, at 903 275-2162. Gifts are due back at Walmart or VF Outlet Stores on December 7th. If any local businesses or churches would like to adopt angels, I can deliver them.
