Community Wide Trunk or Treat: North Hopkins School
Tennessee Man In Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrant
A 46-year-old Memphis, Tennessee man was taken into custody and jailed in Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in his hometown on a Hopkins County warrant.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office staff were notified Lozie D. Boddie Jr., was in custody in their jail. Deputy Jason Poteet traveled to Memphis, took the man into custody at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, and transported him to Hopkins County jail. He was held on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Boddie remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Oct. 19, on the charge, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Traffic Stop Results In Felony Warrant Arrest, Failure To ID Charge
A 35-year-old Sulphur Springs man ended up in jail not only on two Van Zandt County warrants, but also an additional charge for falsely identifying himself to police, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Justin Findley just before 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, stopped a Chevrolet Suburban on Main Street for defective break lamps.
On contact with the driver, the man identified himself by name and date of birth, claiming he had a driver’s license, Findley alleged in arrest reports. When officials were unable to verify the man’s identity using that information, the officer claimed he remembered having a prior dealing wit the man, so he dug a little deeper. An old call card in the SSPD system reportedly showed the man to be Randy Lee-Shayne McElroy, a man born 1 year later than the original information given. Using that information, communications operators were able to verify he was that person using a photograph, Findley alleged in arrest reports.
A records check showed McElroy to be wanted in Vand Zandt County for evading arrest or detention with a vehicle and driving while intoxicated with an open container. He was taken into custody on both charges as well as a new charge for failure to identify; the vehicle was released to the man’s wife, according to arrest reports.
McElroy remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Oct. 19; his bond was set at $2,000 on the failure to identify charge, $50,000 on the evading arrest charge and $5,000 on the DWI charge, according to jail repors.
Conley Sentenced To 75 Years In Prison On 4 Aggravated Sexual Assault of A Child
A jury Friday sentenced 53-year-old Johnny Ray Conley of Cooper to 75 years in prison on each of the four aggravated sexual assault of a child charges. The same jury found Conley guilty of all four charges Thursday night, after at least 5 hours of deliberations.
“Today, a Hopkins County jury sent a message that this community does not tolerate pedophiles. The jury, as well as Judge [Eddie] Northcutt, have ensured that this defendant will never be able to harm another child,” Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris stated following the trial.
Conley will serve three of the 75 years term concurrently, with the fourth to be served consecutively.
“I urged a Motion to Cumulate Sentences to the Court, which was partially granted by Judge [Eddie] Northcutt. What that means is that the judge stacked one of the 75-year sentences on top of the other three, which run at the same time. The bottom line is that Mr. Conley will not be eligible for parole for 60 years. He will be 113 years old at his first parole eligibility,” explained Harris.
Thee case was not an easy one, due to the length of time that’d passed since the offenses occurred, according to the ADA.
“I am fortunate to work for Will Ramsay. He seeks truth and justice above all else, and he trusts me and Mrs. [Jodi] Cox to take difficult cases like this to trial. This was not an easy case. The crimes occurred 18 years ago, and there was no medical or scientific evidence. Fortunately for our case, but unfortunately for society, Mr. Conley has spent nearly two decades sexually abusing children without being held accountable. He is the most prolific child molester that I have ever encountered in my legal career,” Harris said.
While Conley was charged with only four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, said to have occurred in Cooper, others testified to offenses they alleged Conley also committed.
Friday morning, two young women were among witnesses who testified earlier in the week to the charges Conley was accused of as well as other alleged sexual acts, including two instances in which Conley allegedly exposed himself to them when they were juveniles. They described the impact that had on them. The mothers of four girls Conley was accused of exposing himself to also testified Friday morning to the impact they say it had on their daughters as well as them.
The victim named in the charges testified Friday morning. She said she was 8 or 9 when she was sexually assaulted by Conley, but is 28 now. She said she was scared, uncomfortable, was unsure what to do and didn’t feel safe after being sexually abused by Conley. She said she still has control issues and a hard time trusting people, including family.
“I carry guilt, guilt for the other victims. Had I been believed, these things wouldn’t have happened to them. Now that the truth is out, everyone knows, I don’t carry the burden. It’s not mine to carry,” the victim in the sexual assault cases said.
However, she said she felt compelled to testify.
“I couldn’t allow another child to go through that, not what I went through, what everyone else went through. I had to put a stop to it,” she said.
An 18-year-old California resident said while she did not want to testify, she did so because “he deserves to be in prison. The things he’s done are wrong. No one else deserves to go through that.”
When asked by ADA Jodi Cox how she felt the day after Johnny Conley “molested” her, the California teen admitted to being confused and did not know what to say or who to tell about what Conley had done to her. She didn’t say anything about it until she was 13; she told her mom and a counselor.
The California teen said she was testifying because, “I deserve justice.” She said she still has to deal with it daily, and sometimes wakes up from nightmares about what was done to her.
A California mother testified Conley exposed himself to her daughter when Conley lived in California several years ago. Her daughter is now in college, but was about 8 at the time Conley was alleged to have exposed himself to her. The mother said upon being told, authorities were notified. Their church preacher was made aware and Conley was asked to step down as an Awanas leader. Conley moved back to Texas about 3 months later.
The California mom said it made her daughter “more guarded, not easy to trust.” She said she testified “so it never happens again. He’s a predator.”
One of Conley’s neighbors alleged Conley exposed himself in 2018 through a fence to her 15-year-old daughter and another teen, who were swimming in their back yard. The Cooper woman said it has made her daughter paranoid about going outside, that Conley will be watching her through the fence between their yards. The mom said it makes her more anxious when her daughter is outside.
The Cooper woman said her family had decided if Conley was not found guilty during the trial that they’d sell their home and move so they would not have to worry about their neighbor when they are in their back yard.
Another mother Friday morning in her testimony alleged Conley exposed himself and masturbated in front of her daughter when she was 5 years old. Afterward, the woman said her daughter would no longer sleep in her own room, didn’t want to go outside and wouldn’t walk to the car without either her mother of father by her side. She said her daughter’s innocence was taken away that day, and she testified to “make sure he didn’t do it to others.”
“They put their lives on hold to see justice done, and ensure that this defendant never hurts another child. Without their courage, bravery, and sacrifice, this case probably would not have ended in a guilty verdict,” said Harris.
Paris District Road Report for the week of Oct. 21, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Oct. 21, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Motorists are advised 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. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 82, Grayson County: from FM 901 in Sadler to FM 1417 in Sherman. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to mill and then pave the eastbound and westbound lanes with a new hot mix asphalt surface.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Rd. to US 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 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 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 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 daytime lane closures on the southbound US 75 mainlanes and frontage roads while crews work on building temporary ramps.
US 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 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 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 locations. 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 operations as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the day-time.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 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 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 SH 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.
US 377, Grayson County: from Business US 377B to FM 121. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
US 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on fixing a base failure.
SH 11, Grayson: from FM 2729 to US 69. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
SH 56, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
SH 11, Grayson and Fannin County: from US 69 to SH 121. Watch for traffic shifts and day-time one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
SH 78, Fannin County: in Leonard from US 69 to the downtown square. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to mill and then pave SH 78 with a new asphalt surface.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 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.
County Road 5025, Fannin County: at Delba Creek. County Road 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 3321, Fannin County: from FM 274 to end of maintenance. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
FM 274, Fannin County: from FM 3321 to FM 1753. Watch for temporary day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
SH 19, Hopkins County: At FM 71 in Birthright. Watch for short traffic delays as crews install signs.
SH 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.
FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
US 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 82, Lamar County: from BU 82H to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary shoulder/lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 82, Red River County: from Lamar County Line to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder/lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
SH 24, Delta County: from SH 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 82 (Loop 286) to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 271 (Loop 286), Lamar County: south of BU82H. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
US 271 pavement repair, Lamar and Red River Counties: from Loop 286 in Paris southeastward to SH 37. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
US 271 safety upgrades, Red River County: from FM 410 to the Red River-Titus County line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures as final work is being performed.
SH 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.
FM 2648 widening, Lamar County: Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 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. Please be aware of lane closures and workers in this area.
I-30/US69, Hunt County, project to replace metal beam guard fence is underway. Please be cautious when driving in this area.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse/ DEA National Pharmaceutical Take Back
On October 26, 2019, from 10am-2pm, in conjunction with the DEA, The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. A national take-back day will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. This one-day effort will bring national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse.
*Intravenous solutions, injectable items, and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.
Collection Site
ATWOODS
817 Gilmer St.
Sulphur Springs, Tx.
Hopkins County Records for Oct. 18, 2019
Land Deed Transaction
- Robin Ruth Walden to Phillip Lee Walden; tract in the Sarah Norris survey
- Jo Bradford to Rebecca Berry and Ricky Berry; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Sarah I. Bertram Estate, Robert Phillips Goodrich independent executor, to George Clayton Allen
- Angeline Standbridge and M. Standbridge to Ralph E. Small Jr.; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Joe David Scott to Cody Williams and Tonja Lynn Williams; tract in the Westbrook Circle Addition
- James Burkett and Mary Burkett to Daniel A. Holley; tract in the Ira Stephenson survey
- Nona M. Grubb attorney, Joseph Lee Grubbs, to Harold Horton Jr., Larry Douglas Horton and Paula Kay King; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Gwen E. Panter and Mark T. Panter to Wroten Properties LLC; tract in the E. Melton survey
- David Jack Worsham and Don Allen Worsham to Gwen Ellen Panter and Mark Thomas Panter; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Mary Diane Price and Chad Cable, receiver for hte Guy Ray Price Sr. deceased, to De Property Enterprises LLC; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- SWAD Inc. to Everett Jennings; tract in the John Clark survey
- Carole J. Wilks to Everett Jennings; tract in the M.A. Bowlin survey
- Adams Solutions LLC to 1215 Holdings LLC; tract in the M.A Bowlin survey
- G & L Builders, G & L Homes and G & L Homes LLC to Anthony Wayne Robinson and Faye Addie Robinson; tract in the Shelby Tunnage survey
- Laura E. Shortt and Michael D. Shortt to Juan Carlos Campos and Sandra Elizabeth Campos; tract in the E. Simmons survey
- Jon Dale Cherry, independent executor for the Lena Lou Cherry Estate, to Jon Dale Cherry, Kristi Lyn Cherry and Cynthia Cherry Harris; tract in the M.A. Bowlin survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Craig Anthony Seymore and Tammy Renee Sherman
- Phillip Lee Alcorn and Emma Louise White
- Gary Michael Simmons Jr. and Amanda Gayle Tredway
- Emilio Alejandro Ramirez and Ahsley Rae Matthews
- Chad Nolan Swatsell and Jessica Michele Erdmier
- Chancy M. France and Angela Lynn Irving
- Taylor Karr Hunt and Chassidy Jo Lucas
- Trevor Alexander Spillman and Alex Morgan Darden
- Isaac George Carr and Jamie Lynn Berry
- Rian Auriel Ramirez and Jannet Rodriguez
Divorces Confirmed Final
- Marcus Harris and Eleanor Harris
- William Robert Norris and Leah Caitlyn Norris
- Brandi Allison O’Hair and Taylor Keith Morris
- Samuel Luke Rogers and Heather Renee Rogers
- Glenda Carolyn Skidmore and Arthur Lee Skidmore
Sulphur Bluff Volleyball Gets Win Over Clarksville
The Sulphur Bluff Volleyball Team defeated Clarksville Tuesday (October 15), 3-1. Score was 25-23, 20-25, 25-19 and 25-16. Lady Bears Coach Zandra Peyton said her team started out making several controllable errors, both serving errors and hitting errors, in sets 1 and 2. She said her girls really started to play in sets 3 and 4. Coach Peyton said Ann Dorner played a consistent game with few errors and 13 service points, 11 kills and a team high in digs. Dalena di Donato had a service point and a team high 12 kills. Alley Collett had 7 service points, 2 kills and 33 assists. Jada Wade had 4 service points and 1 kill. Cierra Johnson had 5 service points, 3 kills and 1 assist. Tori Raine had 5 service points, 7 kills and 1 assist. Skylar Stanley had 8 kills and 3 blocks. Hannah Byrd had 10 service points. Angel Brown had 1 service point.
Wildcats Football and Lady Cats Volleyball Play District Games on This Game Day Friday
For the Wildcats Football Team, it’s district football tonight (Fri., October 18) as the Wildcats take on the Corsicana Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Corsicana. This is a win both teams obviously want but for entirely different reasons. Corsicana wants to keep pace with the teams at the top of the district standings, Ennis and Royse City. Royse City gave the Tigers their first district loss last week, 27-0. For the Wildcats they need to start getting some wins to have any hope of getting into the playoff picture. They are only 1-3 in district play but Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens and his coaches feel they should have a chance to win any of their final four games. The Tigers are coached by veteran Hal Wasson, who has coached all over Texas, most notably at Southlake Carroll, where he was for 11 years including a state championship in 2011. He’s in his first year in Corsicana. Coach Owens is in his 14th year at his alma mater. Catch all the action of Wildcats football at Corsicana on KSST Radio. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Ch. 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Meanwhile the Lady Cats Volleyball Team continues district play at Lindale Friday. The varsity plays at 5 p.m. with freshmen and JV matches starting at around 6;30 p.m. The Lady Cats are 3-3 in district play and are tied with Royse City in third place. Lindale is 5-1 in district play tied for first in district with Greenville. Lindale defeated the Lady Cats in Sulphur Springs in the first round of district play, 3-1 back on October 1.
PJC Sulphur Springs News
EXPERIMENTING
Geology students (from left) Sam Gray, John Hammer and Dreylund Edwards work on a soil and environmental experiment in PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Geology Instructor Trina Lubbe’s class.
