Mount Vernon Woman Allegedly Arrested In Sulphur Springs With Prescription Medication
A 60-year-old Mount Vernon Woman was arrested Saturday night after police found her in possession of a prescription medication she did not have a prescription for, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Eddie Moon and Officer Justin Findley reported stopping a Cadillac CTS at 9:24 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 126 for a muffler violation.
he front passenger was observed on approach to have a brown case that appeared to the officer to be digital scales, the officers alleged in arrest reports. When he returned to ask her about it, the items was missing. The woman was alleged to have concealed it in her purse. When asked about the case, the woman allegedly handed it over, trying to shake the contents out of it as she did so. Inside the case, the officer reported finding four 40 mg oxymorphone tablets, a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. She did not have a doctor’s prescription to have the pills, resulting in her arrest for less than 1 gram of the substance.
Debra Kay McClelland, 60, of Mount Vernon was arrested Nov. 2 for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. She was released from the county jail Sunday on $5,000 bond on the charge, according to jail reports.
Cookeville Man Arrested In Como For Theft At Sulphur Springs Walmart, Possessing Methamphetamine
A Cookeville man was allegedly caught with merchandise reported to have been stolen from Walmart in Sulphur Springs as well as suspected methamphetamine, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Shea Shaw reported spotting a silver Pontiac Grand AM at Joe Bob’s in Como at 4:23 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; the car matched the description of one in which a shoplifting suspect allegedly left Sulphur Springs Walmart in a short time before. The suspect was accused of taking a curling iron, a make-up bag and cologne from the store without paying for it, Shaw and Deputy Thomas Patterson alleged in arrest reports.
The deputies reported seeing a man pumping gas into the car when they first spotted it. He had entered the passenger’s side of the car when they contacted him, and instructed both the man and his girlfriend to exit the car. When asked about the theft, both allegedly denied being involved, the deputies noted in arrest reports.
Both occupants, however, showed signs possible recent narcotic use. The woman allegedly agreed to let them search the car, then withdrew her consent shortly after doing so. A police canine was requested. One was brought to the location and the dog performed a sniff search around the car and alerted on the car. A probable cause search reportedly revealed all of the property reported to have been stolen as well as a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine and a syringe believed to have been sued to inject narcotics, Shaw and Patterson alleged in arrest reports.
Brian Dale Jones allegedly admitted to stealing the items from Walmart and claimed ownership of the methamphetamine. He claimed the his girlfriend was unaware of his actions. Both Jones and his girlfriend were issued criminal trespass warnings prohibiting them from returning to that Walmart, according to arrest reports.
Jones was taken to jail for theft of property with two or more previous convictions, which enhances the charge to a felony, as well as for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. The substance field-tested positive for meth and weighed 0.6 grams.
Jones remained in the county jail Monday morning. His bond was set at $5,000 per charge, according to jail reports.
Rack N Break Billiards, VFW Post 8560 And Sundance Pool Funds To Help Cavanaugh and Reed Families
Members of the Sulphur Springs Division of the American Pool Players Association donated their quarters from a night of league play, and the three host locations — Rack N Billiards, VFW Post 8560 and Sundance Bar –donated $100 each to benefit the Cavanaugh-Reed families. The total donated was $461.
Cumby Traffic Stop Nets Drug Paraphernalia, Methamphetamine, 2 Arrests
A Interstate 30 traffic stop in Cumby resulted in location of multiple “dime bags” with distinctive markings and methamphetamine as well as two arrests.
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper William Gillentine reported seeing a westbound Oldsmobile Sedan cross the right flag line by more than a foot near the 111 mile marker and stopped it in the parking lot at Blackjack Package Store on the north I-30 service road around 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.
The driver was reportedly standing at the front of the vehicle when the trooper talked to him. Gillentine stated he looked into the car and asked how much meth was in it. A 52-year-old Bonham man, Michael Pierre Cousin, allegedly admitted there was drug paraphernalia in a blue bag on the floorboard.
A blue bag with a methamphetamine pipe in it and a medium sized bag with about 30 clear “dime bags” with the distinctive markings of black eight ball emblems surrounded by sunshine were found during a search of the vehicle. Cousin was taken into custody for possession of drug paraphernalia.
A records check revealed the passenger in the vehicle had an outstanding warrant for her arrest on a driving while license invalid charge. The 33-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was taken into custody at 4:24 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, on the warrant and for possession of drug paraphernalia.
While being transported to jail, the woman alleged Cousin gave her a bag of meth to hide in her pants, and that she had a meth pipe in her bra. When asked how the officer would know it wasn’t her meth, she claimed it was in the same type of bags found in the car where a man had been sitting. She claimed the officer should have, on his patrol vehicle camera, the exchange.
Upon arrival at the jail, a female jailer searched the woman, and did reportedly find meth and a meth pipe in the woman’s possession. Cousin was also charged with possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. The woman, Jame Jo Evans, was later charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. Cumby police officers were credited with assisting on the traffic stop.
Cousins remained in the county jail Monday morning, Nov. 4. His bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $30,000. Evans bond on the drug paraphernalia charge was set at $5,000.
Lady Cats Basketball Scrimmage
Lady Cats Basketball Scrimmages Commerce, Saltillo and Emory Rains at Home Saturday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team had there first and only scrimmage of the season Saturday morning (November 2) at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. It was the first opportunity for Lady Cats second year Head Coach Brittney Tisdell to evaluate players in game situations. The Lady Cats JV scrimmaged Saltillo and Emory Rains and had an intrasquad game. The varsity played Commerce, Saltillo and Emory Rains. The Lady Cats varsity got by Commerce by one point but then dropped scrimmages against Saltillo and Emory Rains. Each game was 20 minutes long. Ten Lady Cats played for the varsity including Whitehouse move-in sophomore Hannah Cordell, senior Kate Womack, senior Colbria Harrison, senior Latavia Smith and freshman Kenzie Willis. Five of the varsity players also played with the JV: sophomore Jasmine Taylor, junior Dalanee Myles, freshman Addyson Wall, freshman Serenity Lewis and sophomore Baylie Large. Some of the Lady Cats played Saturday after only three days of practice after the end of their volleyball season. The Lady Cats open the regular season Saturday against Mineola in the Sulphur Springs Middle School Gym. A JV contest is scheduled for 9 a.m. with a varsity game beginning at around 10:15 a.m.
Hopkins County Voters To Cast Ballots In 6 Elections
Voting will be conducted in Hopkins County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, for six different elections.
Registered Hopkins county voters may cast ballots Election Day at any of the designated voting centers throughout the county.
Additional voting information for all six election, including sample ballots can be found on the Hopkins County website.
Constitutional Amendments
All registered Texas voters who did not cast ballots in during the early voting period may vote their preferences on the 10 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, which will impact education, parks, taxes, cancer research, people in disaster areas, flood zones and even retired police dogs.
Voters are cautioned to read the proposals carefully as the wording on a few warrant a closer read. For instance, individuals opposed to a state income tax would be in support of Proposition 4, which prohibits such a tax from being imposed.
Most of these amendments either provide funding to expand, maintain or improve existing programs or projects or seek tax exemptions or measures to prevent officials from creating certain additional kinds of taxes.
For a look at each of the 10 proposed amendments, click here.
Cumby City Council
Voters who reside within the Cumby city limits will be asked to select either Doug Simmerman or Ryan Horne for mayor. Voters may also vote, if they choose, for the Place 3, Place 4 and Place 5 alderman; however, Guy Butler, Betty McCarter and Julie Morris are unchallenged for the alderman seats they are seeking on Cumby City Council.
Cumby ISD Bond
Cumby residents who live within the boundaries of Cumby ISD are asked to vote either for or against a $6.2 million bond for major improvements to the elementary campus, career and technology and agriculture buildings and moving the football field.
Because Cumby ISD is located in both Hopkins and Hunt counties, voters may cast ballots only at the designated voting locations within their home county. Cumby ISD voters who live in Hopkins County may cast early ballots in person at the voting center on Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. Hunt County residents will cast early ballots in the Cumby ISD bond election at the Voter Administration Office, 2217 Washington St. in Greenville, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Election Day voting will be at the designated voting centers in Hunt County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.
More information about the Cumby bond election, including voting information, can be found on the Cumby ISD website.
Lake Fork Special Utility Distrtict
Hopkins County residents who live within Voting Precincts 1, 8 and 36 (south central Hopkins County) will also be asked to vote for or against the change dissolving Lake Fork Water Supply Corporation to form Lake Fork Special Utility District. These voters will also be asked to select their choices from the listed candidates to serve one-year, two-year and three-year terms as directors in the district.
North Hopkins ISD
Voters within North Hopkins ISD will be asked to cast ballots in the school board election. Voters will pick up to three of the seven candidates — incumbents Charlie Vaughn, Vicki Ferrell and Robert McPherson (appointed to fill out the term of Jim Westbrook which ends this year) — to serve as school trustees full terms on the board of trustees.
KSST asked each of the NHISD Board of Trustees candidates to provide a photo and answer the same questions about themselves to share with the voters. Click here for NHISD candidate profiles.
Sulphur Springs Proposition A
Sulphur Springs voters will be asked to vote either in favor or against Proposition A, which designates $200,000 per year for 20 years in Economic Development funding to go to Sulphur Springs Parks Department to pay off costs for construction and maintenance improvements at Pacific Park as well as toward a new Senior Citizens Center.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of Nov. 4, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 4, 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. 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.
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 377, Grayson County: from Business US 377B to FM 121. 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 daytime 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.
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.
FM 409, Fannin County: from FM 2029 to FM 100. Beginning Monday, Oct. 28, the roadway will be closed near County Road 40P in order to replace a drainage structure.
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.
SH 56, Fannin County: from FM 2077 to FM 1743. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing spot milling on sections of 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 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.
SH 19, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to Loop 301. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform joint repairs at concrete intersections.
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 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.
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SSHS Theater Students To Perform Addams Family
Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre Department will present “The Addams Family” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and Monday, Nov. 4, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Nov. 3. All performances will be in the SSHS Auditorium, at the Civic Center. Tickets will be $15 at the door.
Cummins, Bowen Recognized At National FFA Convention
Como-Pickton High School was well represented at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this week, including two who received medals recognizing their achievements, according to CP reports.
Presley Cummins earned a medal ranking for the dairy cattle handlers contest.
Breanna Bowen, a 2018 CP graduate who started her second year at Tarleton State this fall, received a national finalist medal for placing in the top four dairy production proficiencies in the nation. She is also an American Degree recipient.
Lady Cats Volleyball Warm Up Results
Lady Cats Take Two Out of Three Sets Against Paris in Warm Up Match Friday
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team prepared for the playoffs by playing three sets against Paris in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Friday. Paris took the first set 25-20 and then the Lady Cats won the next two, 25-18 and 25-20. The match was curtailed so Paris’ team could attend their football game. The Lady Cats face former district foe Hallsville in a bi-district match Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Wagstaff Gym on the campus of Tyler Junior College. The Lady Cats are 22-17 for the season. Hallsville is 30-12. The Lady Bobcats opened district play with a loss to Whitehouse but then won their last 13 district matches to take the district championship in District 16-5A
