“Mostly True Tales” is Newest Book from Local Author Dr. Juan Harrison
For forty-plus years, Juan Harrison has been an educator, and his teacher’s heart still finds happiness in reaching out to, encouraging and assisting others. In fact, his first two books are entitled “Serving Happiness” and “Class Rules: A Principle’s Guide to a Principled Life”. Now, his third recently-published work, “Mostly True Tales” reveals wisdom and humor in the interwoven daily lives of people and real-life happenings in small-town communities such as Hopkins County. , the place he chose to make his family home. The book has 110 brief, easy-to-enjoy chapters on topics such as laughing at oneself, patriotism, forgiving others and ourselves, practical help with loneliness, finding what matters most in life, praise for grandparents and the importance of serving others to experience true happiness. Many, but not all his readers are older citizens and women age 55 plus and individuals who prize country humor and time-tested values.
Harrison’s three large-print soft-bound books are available on Amazon at $10 each, on Kindle and are on the shelf at some Barnes and Noble stores. You can also purchase copies on Saturday July 20, 2019 at 6 pm at the Reilly Springs Jamboree, where Dr. Harrison will share some humorous anecdotes with the audience. The Jamboree is held on the third-Saturday monthly at the Reilly Springs Community Center, 109 CR 1439 in southeastern Hopkins County. Admission is $10 person for the country and gospel family entertainment in the historic venue.
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With an humble start to life, Dr. Juan Harrison was born on a farm in East Texas in 1945. His early struggles and the encouragement of his mother helped him become the first in his family to graduate from college. He received his doctorate degree in Education from Texas A and M University following military service. For the past 42 years, he has worked as a teacher, coach and elementary school principal, and was honored in 2012 as Hopkins County Educator of the Year. He published his first book “Serving Happiness”in 2015. He resides in Sulphur Springs with his wife Sheri, a 20-year elementary school teacher. They have two sons, Ryan and Clay. In addition to writing, Dr, Harrison posts a column on Facebook each Friday at 1 pm and has over a thousand followers of his weekly stories of encouragement. To invite Dr.Harrison to speak at your school, church or organization, send an email to [email protected].
Commissioners Court Renews Inmate Housing Agreement With Rockwall County, Internet Contract
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning deeded their portion of an Oak Avenue property to the city, signed an agreement with Rockwall County to house inmates, and approved a new contract for internet and telephone service.
The commissioners unanimously agreed Monday to sign over their ownership in piece of property on Oak Avenue that formerly housed a nursing home to the city. The city has called for a special election to allow them to use $200,000 in in EDC funding per year to abate the building, tear it down and construct a new senior citizens center on the Oak Avenue property and make repairs at Pacific Park as well.
Giving up the ownership in the property will save the county having to help with asbestos cleanup, and provide a facility to benefit all senior citizens in Hopkins County, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom.
The Commissioners Court too approved an inter-local cooperative agreement with Rockwall County, allowing Hopkins County jail to house inmates for Rockwall County as needed at a rate of $45 a day.
“Anything to bring revenue back in, we’re going to do it,” said Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum, noting that housing inmates for the Prisoner Transport Service bring in approximately $9,000 a month.
Tatum said the agreement with PTS had been updated as well, with the county now charging PTS $45 per day. Even increasing the rate by about $15, PTS still frequently brings inmates in transit to other facilities to Hopkins County jail, where they are housed overnight.
Also given approval Monday by Hopkins County Commissioners Court was a new contract with People’s for internet and telephone services in county offices and facilities.
Newsom said he’d met with representatives from People’s last week regarding the services. They offered a contract to provide the same services at a rate that will save the county almost $800 a month.
Commissioners To Work On Budget; Consider Contracts, Inter-local Agreements At Monday Meetings
Hopkins County Commissioners Court has held work sessions every day this week, meeting with other county staff and officials to begin developing a county budget for the upcoming fiscal year. By midweek, it’d become apparent that the biggest needs are for the fire and sheriff’s departments, and county roads. The court members have continued working in an effort to soon have a proposed budget ready.
The commissioners are slated to meet twice Monday, July 15, one during regular session at 9 a.m. on the first floor, then later during a work session on the third floor of Hopkins County Courthouse.
In a work session, HCCC is scheduled to continue shaping up the budget, meet with an individual regarding tree trimmers and receive a facilities update. The work session will immediately follow a regular court session, which begins at 9 a.m. Monday and will include items which could help fund some road repairs. Specifically, the court will be asked to consider approving submission of multiple hazard mitigation assistance grant applications for DR-4416 and the appointment of the county judge as the chief executive officer and authorized representative to act in all matters in connection with a FEMA mitigation grants; and the court to consider and approve the commitment of the county to provide the 25 percent or more local matching funds to secure and complete the FEMA mitigation grants for DR-4416.
Monday’s regular court agenda also includes approving a 2019-2020 holiday calendar; inter-local agreements for 911 service and equipment, with Rockwall county and Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for county workstation equipment; lease purchase financing for equipment for Precinct 3; contract for internet and phone services; and appointment of three people as directors for Lake Fork Creek Water Control Improvement District #1.
Suspicious Activity, Noise Complaint Result In Intoxication Arrests
Complaints of suspicious activity and loud noise resulted in two Sulphur Springs residents being arrested Friday in separate incidents by police for public intoxication Friday.
Sulphur Springs police responded just before 4 a.m. Friday, July 12, to a complaint of loud noise heard in the 1200 block of North Jackson Street. Officers reported the 51-year-old resident had been warned previously to keep the noise down and to stay inside her apartment due to her level of suspected intoxication.
The Sulphur Springs woman was later reportedly seen exiting the apartment into the public area near a staircase. Police located the woman and, believing her to be heavily intoxicated and, thus, a danger to herself and others, took her into custody for PI, according to arrest reports.
Another officer at 11:53 a.m. Friday, July 12, responded to what was reported as suspicious activity in Pacific Park. Upon arrival, the policeman reported finding a 50-year-old Sulphur Springs man face down in the park.
The officer contacted the man, who he alleged in arrest reports spoke with slurred speech. A pat down also reportedly revealed an empty medication bottle. The Sulphur Springs man showed had several clues of intoxication during horizontal gaze nystagmus tests and was arrested for PI, police alleged in arrest reports.
Irving Man Arrested On I-30 In Hopkins County On Tarrant County Warrants
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley arrested two men following two different traffic stops Friday.
Sorley reported stopping a Jeep Wrangler around noon Friday on Interstate 30 at mile marker 129 for not having two license plates. A records check using the Montana driver’s license given by the 36-year-old man, showed the man to be wanted in Tarrant County on two warrants for not paying child support, according to arrest reports. The man, who gave an Irving address as his home address, paid a $400 cash bond on one charge and was released on the other, according to jail and arrest reports.
The trooper also reported stopping a red Ford Ranger about 9:30 a.m. Friday on State Highway 11 for speeding and smelling a marijuana odor coming from it when he approached the pickup.
The driver allegedly admitted to having marijuana in the truck and told Sorley where to find it. After locating it as directed, the trooper took the 60-year-old Commerce man into custody on the misdemeanor possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana charge; the truck was impounded, according to arrest reports.Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kelly Wiser was credited in reports with assisting on the 9:30 a.m. traffic stop.
The Commerce man remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning. Bond was set at $1,000 on the marijuana charge, according to jail reports.
Mount Vernon Woman Who Nearly Side-Swiped 18 Wheeler Jailed On Felony DWI Charge
A 40-year-old Mount Vernon woman was arrested Friday night after nearly side-swiping a truck-tractor semi-trailer on Interstate 30, marking at least the fifth time she’s been arrested for drunken driving, two of which lead to convictions, troopers alleged in arrest reports.
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde reported stopping 40-year-old Amanda K. Miller around 9:40 p.m. at mile marker 130 on I-30 west. The Mount Vernon woman, whose occupation in arrest reports was listed as that of a registered healthcare nurse, was observed driving a Toyota Camry on the improved shoulder, failing to drive in a single lane and nearly side-swiping a truck tractor semi-trailer, Ugalde alleged in arrest reports.
When contacted, Miller allegedly admitted her license was suspended do to previous DWI arrests. Ugalde further alleged the woman was, at that time, displayed clues of intoxication during a roadside interview and admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the day. She too showed clues of intoxication on standard field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest for DWI, Ugalde wrote in arrest reports.
While inventorying the car prior to impound, Ugalde reported finding two open Dallas Blonde alcoholic beverages in the console; one was empty and the other still has a small amount of liquid in it. The trooper stated, in arrest reports, it was evident the drink had recently spilled in the console.
Miller allegedly agreed to provide a blood specimen for testing; she was taken to the hospital, where the sampled was taken, then to jail, according to arrest reports.
A records check showed Miller’s driver’s license did indeed have multiple active suspensions, several of which were alcohol-related; a criminal history check showed Miller had four previous arrests for DWI, resulting in two previous convictions, Ugalde alleged in arrest reports.
Hopkins County jail reports show one of Miller’s prior DWI arrests to have occurred June 7, 2017, in Hopkins County; she spent the night in jail before being released on $1,000 bond.
Miller was charged Friday night, July 12, with third or more offense DWI with an open container and driving while license invalid due to a alcohol suspension, according to arrest reports.
She remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning. Bond was set at $10,000 on the DWI charge and $1,000 on the driver’s license charge, according to jail reports.
2 Arkansas Men Jailed For Marijuana Possession
July 13, 2019 – Sulphur Springs Police Interdiction Officer Cleve Williams arrested two Arkansas men late Friday night on a felony marijuana possession charge.
Williams reported stopping a Dodge Charger at 11:35 p.m. at mile marker 112 on Interstate 30 east for a traffic violation. The SSPD officer reported finding both the driver, 24-year-old Treontay Quadre Jiles of Texarkana, Arkansas, and the passenger, 25-year-old Montorey Jamall Johnson of Fulton, Arkansas, in possession of marijuana. Johnson also was alleged to have a handgun.
SSPD Officer Justin Findley was contacted to transport both Jiles and Johnson to the county jail, where each was charged with possession of 4 ounces or more but less than 5 pounds of marijuana, a felony offense. Johnson was also charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon, a Class A misdemeanor offense, according to arrest reports.
Both were released from Hopkins County jail Saturday. Bond was set at $5,000 each on the marijuana charge; Johnson’s bond on the weapon charge was set at $2,000, 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.
SSPD: Bogata Man Found With 3.3 Grams Of Meth During Traffic stop
A 58-year-old Bogata man was arrested after allegedly being found in possession of suspected methamphetamine possession a during a traffic stop Friday morning.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt reported the driver of a white Chevrolet pickup he’d stopped at 9:11 a.m. Friday in the 400 block of South Moore Street to be extremely nervous. While talking to the driver, Pruitt noted in arrest reports, he received the motorist’s permission to search the truck.
Pruitt alleged finding a gray bag with a small container holding three additional bags with a crystal-like substance the officer believed to be methamphetamine in them during. The driver, identified in the reports as 58-year-old Wesley Mills of Bogata, was placed into custody and admitted the suspected meth belonged to him, according to arrest reports.
The man was taken to jail, the pickup released to a passenger and the suspected contraband taken as evidence. The suspected meth weighed approximately 3.3 grams, resulting in Mills being charged with possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, Pruitt alleged in arrest reports.
Mills was released from Hopkins County jail Saturday on the felony controlled substance charge; bond was set at $10,000, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Records For July 12, 2019
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Reed Ballad and Angalic Danita Rios
- Charles Nethan Frazier and Shelia Kay Jenkins
- Victorino Perez Vasquez and Veronica Lucas Munos
- Joshua Ray Costley and Autumn Jade Terry
- Francisco Enriquez Ortega and Olga E. Garcia
- Raymond Glenn Roberts and Ana Mennen Morado Sta
- Clinton Blake Payne and Jordin Lachae McQueen
- Todd Ryan Wilson and Angelia Mariea Cooper
- Mathew Earl Moreland and Anna Marie-Francis Jones
- Jay Michael Jones and Kaci Ann Kennedy
Land Deed Transactions
- Delvin Fitzgerald Irrevocable Trust and Thelma Bernice Fitzgerald Irrevocable Trust, Thelma Bernice Fitzgerald trustee, to Sherri McMahan; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Claire H. Smith to Silver Lining Investments LLC; tract in the Thomas Hill survey
- Dorothy Mae Hogg to Silver Lining Investments LLC; tract in the Thomas Hill survey
- Jimmy Washington to Jason Washington
- State of Texas, Veterans Land Board to Santiago Campos Lopez; tract in the Mariana Ballanova survey
- Mirna Lizette Campos and Santiago Campos Lopez to Mirna Lizette Campos; tract in the Marianna Ballanova survey
- G&L Custom Homes to Zuniga Solis Holdings LLC; tract in the Shelby Tunnage survey
- David Paul Screws and Linda Darlene Screws to Alan Screws; tract in the Martin D. Cornelius survey
- Karen K. White and Richard J. White to Charlene A. Wilks and Tony G. Wilks; tract in the Maria J. Santos Coy survey
- Benjamin Gorden Bounds and Linda Ann Bounds, known as Linda Chase and Linda Walker, to Sherry L. Tate; tract in the James Hawkins survey
- Candice Candi B. Cowden to Marcus Edward Hill; tract in the GM Drew survey
- Richard Bartlett and Stacy Bartlett to A&B Properties LLC; tract in the MH De Los Santos Coy survey
- Richard Bartlett and Stacy Bartlett to A&B Properties LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Ann C. Branstetter and Dale E. Branstetter to Carole Renee Maeker and David Keith Maeker; tract in the WA Grady survey
- Chelsea Ramey and Jared Ramey to Chelsey Pickett; tract in the SC Hart survey
- Andrew C. Riley and Darla J. Riley to Anthony R. Hernandez; tract in the Green Acres Addition
- Ben Derek Dickson and Taylor Dickson, known as Taylor Morgan George, to Area Wide Investments LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Joy C. Lane and Sam H. Lane to Ben Derek Dickson and Taylor Morgan Dickson; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- John Willard Cox and Joyce Cox to Everett Van Jennings; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Scotty Waller to Jennifer L. Price and Jeremy Slade Price; tract in the Sarah H. Norris survey
- Victoria Stair to Alexandra Jane Stair; tract in the Francis Hopkins Headright survey
- Victoria Stair to John Mark Chapman; tract int he Francis Hopkins Headright survey
- Alexandre Jane Stair to Victoria Stair; tract in the Francis Hopkins Headright survey
- Bobby G. Goswick to Debra A. Bassham; tract in the James English survey
- Collyn L. Tucker to Mark McClendon; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Paula Dean Jenkins to Richard E. Szalach and Stephanie G. Szalach; tract in the Harriet Brown survey
- Charles Kevin Kwast and Virginia Lynn Kwast to Leighton A. Stevens and Lloyd A. Stevens; tract in the Pleasant Venbles survey
- Patricia Renee Young and William Fletcher Young Jr. to Anja Alexander and Christopher Thomas Alexander; tract in the JJ Gant survey
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 3-8, 2019
July 3 rd
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2692 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:34 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2117 near Quitman, at approximately 5:04 a.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. A known actor took the reporting party’s vehicle without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3955 near Mineola, at approximately 7:24 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 69, was found deceased in her residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and an autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4740 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:51 a.m.
- Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4294 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:16 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:46 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle on CR 4897 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:42 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:36 p.m., in reference to a theft on HWY 80 near Hawkins. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s church. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 2:48 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1682 near Alba, at approximately 4:35 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a generator from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:12 p.m., in reference to a theft on CR 2632 near Mineola. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2290 near Mineola, at approximately 5:24 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2140 near Quitman, at approximately 7:39 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Holbrook beach; at approximately 10:44 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
July 4th
- Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins point, at approximately 1:23 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
- Deputies were dispatched to Beaulah St. in Hawkins, at approximately 3:28 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 11 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:51 a.m., in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:29 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat on CR 2332 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3440 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:07 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle near Lake Hawkins; at approximately 4:14 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 4:15 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. A known actor damaged the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 3440 near Hawkins; at approximately 4:59 p.m. Travis Hoover, 25, of Hawkins, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
- At 6:56 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
- At 8:42 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 1643 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 9:09 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3265 near Mineola, at approximately 9:28 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook beach, at approximately 10:20 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1799 near Mineola, at approximately 10:45 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
July 5th
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 8692 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:34 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:32 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4360 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:06 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole the reporting party’s firearm.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1590 near Alba; at approximately 9:36 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 10:26 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 12:13 p.m. Florentino Flores, 54, of Gilmer, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:01 p.m., in reference to a scam on FM 1647 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Sioux near Quitman, at approximately 7:13 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3990 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:13 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. The individuals left the scene, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
July 6th
- Deputies were dispatched to Concho near Quitman, at approximately 10:48 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil matter.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:36 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to Sioux near Quitman, at approximately 1:48 p.m., in reference to an assault. Darilene Benavides, 42, of Quitman, was arrested for Aggravated Assault Date/Family/Household Member with Weapon and Resisting Arrest Search or Transport.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 3:32 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies advised the individual with the firearm to shoot in a safe direction.
- Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins, at approximately 5:07 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Bobby Ray Harris, II, 20, of Dallas, was arrested for Failure to Identify/Refuse to Provide Identification.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 3220 near Quitman; at approximately 9:17 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:19 p.m., in reference to harassment on Main St. in Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Fm 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:28 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3264 near Quitman, at approximately 10:52 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
July 7th
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:57 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 7108 near Quitman, at approximately 7:50 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4990 near Quitman, at approximately 10:19 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 11:29 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 182 near Quitman.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Stephens St. in Quitman; at approximately 11:37 a.m. Judd Pippins, 36, of Mineola, was arrested for Expired Registration and Expired Drivers License. Alexandria Dollinger, 28, of Alba, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:06 p.m., in reference to harassment on HWY 154 near Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins, at approximately 7:33 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:13 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 1522 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:13 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property.
- Deputies were dispatched to Fm 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:05 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the key holder and everything was OK.
July 8th
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:50 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Joes Wrecker towed the vehicle and deputies cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2168 near Quitman, at approximately 11:02 a.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s credit/debit card without authorization.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 515 near Alba; at approximately 12:08 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 5551 near Yantis, at approximately 8:19 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4847 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:38 p.m. Deputies made contact with the owner of the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Between the dates of July 3 and July 8, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Emergency Medical Services, Mineola Police Department, Smith County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Marshall.
- Between the dates of July 3 and July 8, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators obtained 2 arrest warrants and arrested the individuals.
Additional activity
- No Additional Activity
Total Jail Count –130 inmates – 105 males and 25 females.
Reminders from Sheriff Castloo
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.
