Police Catch Sulphur Springs Man With Stolen Items
A Sulphur Springs man, 37, was allegedly caught early Tuesday morning with merchandise he was alleged to have just stolen from a store.
Police were dispatched to a gas station in the 1300 block of South League Street, where a theft was reported to have occurred just before 3:30 a.m. Police were given a description of the suspect, who reportedly walked toward a nearby apartment complex upon exiting the store.
Officers also watched a video of the suspect, a male wearing a black shirt and black shorts they alleged could be seen walking past all points of sale with multiple items taken from the store, the officers noted in arrest reports.
Police reported finding the 37-year-old man they believed to be the suspect in the middle of the apartment complex with items he’d allegedly stolen from the store. Consequently, the Sulphur Springs man was arrested at 2:45 a.m. July 9 on a misdemeanor theft charge, according to arrest reports. He was released from jail later July 9, according to jail reports.
Tyrone Ivery and Derick Dial Tout Free App For Athletes and Recruiters
Two Hopkins County men are touting a free App that gets athletes and sports recruiters together. The App is called The Recruiters Black Book and it was started last April by Tyrone Ivery. Derick Dial soon joined the project with Ivery. Ivery said he discovered the need for the App after hearing stories from his nephew Willie Ivery, who committed to the University of North Texas in football out of Sulphur Springs High School. Dial’s son, Kedrick, was also recruited by Texas Tech and Baylor out of SSHS. Ivery said the App is for athletes in all sports. He said it helps an athlete get exposure and also has benefits for recruiters. Ivery said recruiters can check an athletes videos, photos and other info. Athletes can become familiar with recruiters. The men hope contacts and visits will result. The App is available free to download at Google Play and at the Apple App Store. Their website is www.therecruitersblackbook.com. Ivery hopes to sell ads to support the project. He stays busy talking up the App on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Ivery said interest in the project is growing. He said NFL Insider has checked out the App. The men envision the App reaching a global audience. They call the App a labor of love. Ivery said it’s all about the kids.
DCTF Picks Como-Pickton Football to Finish Fourth in Their District
The Como-Pickton Eagles of Head Football Coach Charles Swann are picked to finish fourth in their five-team District 6-2A, Division I by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine. The Eagles went 4-6 last year including a bi-district loss to Collinsville and they had a 1-3 district record. In District 6-2A, Texas Football predicts Wolfe City to finish first, Bogata Rivercrest second, Honey Grove third and Como-Pickton fourth. Quinlan Boles is picked to finish fifth. This fall, the Eagles will have four returning offensive and six defensive starters. Texas Football lists the following Eagles as players to watch: linebacker and offensive lineman Bruno Estrada, running back and defensive back Cameron Wilburn, running back and cornerback Cameron Ray, running back and defensive back Jackson Monk, running back and linebacker Jhonatan Mejia and quarterback and defensive back Kade Kaslon. Texas Football says of the Eagles, they look to sophomore quarterback Kaslon to lead a ground attack with two way players Wilburn, Ray, Monk and Mejia all capable of putting up big numbers.
PJC Sulphur Springs News
SUMMER WELDING
The summer welding class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center is full. Among the students are Brenteon Zapata, left, in structural welding and Alyssa Hall in advanced welding. To learn more about the program, call 903-885-1232.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 26-July 2, 2019
June 26th
- At 9:36 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3990 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2312 near Mineola, at approximately 10:36 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property.
- At 10:47 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 5174 near Quitman, at approximately 12:45 p.m., in reference to identity theft. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 1:20 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:35 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief on HWY 154 near Quitman. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:00 p.m., in reference to a scam on CR 3220 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Pine Bark Glen near Hawkins, at approximately 3:41 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:00 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property. This case is active.
- At 4:18 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3990 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 5:37 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2147 near Quitman, at approximately 6:06 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- At 8:37 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:46 p.m., in reference to a burglary on CR 3840 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
June 27th
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1681 near Alba; at approximately 3:11 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1845 near Yantis; at approximately 8:15 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to PR 6290 near Mineola; at approximately 9:58 a.m. Zachary Tucker, 22, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 10:11 a.m., in reference to theft. A known actor took the reporting party’s lawn mower without authorization. The reporting party made contact with the actor and the lawn mower was returned.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2869 near Winnsboro; at approximately 11:45 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1941 near Yantis; at approximately 1:22 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:21 p.m., in reference to a scam on CR 3265 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:35 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:26 p.m., in reference to identity theft on Winding Trail near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2422 near Mineola, at approximately 9:07 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:18 p.m., in reference to theft on CR 2388 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
June 28th
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:59 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Gary Brown, 50, of Mineola, was arrested for Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle, Obstruction or Retaliation and Driving While Intoxicated.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:43 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, used fraudulent credit cards to buy items in the reporting party’s store. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:33 p.m., in reference to harassment on CR 3163 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 6:03 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a utility trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2225 near Quitman; at approximately 6:17 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 5293 near Yantis, at approximately 6:36 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. A known actor damaged the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 7:04 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- At 7:52, cows were reported out on CR 1970 near Yantis.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 9:34 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
June 29th
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 8000 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:03 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2260 near Mineola; at approximately 3:33 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Hwy 154 near Quitman, at approximately 4:05 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 7:39 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to Fm 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:52 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1522 near Alba, at approximately 9:19 a.m., in reference to a possible assault. This case is active.
- At 10:24 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 11 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3163 near Quitman, at approximately 11:38 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2140 near Quitman, at approximately 12:14 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 1:18 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Yantis, at approximately 6:08 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3520 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:30 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individual with the firearm and cleared the incident.
- At 7:05 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3832 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:22 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:52 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the key holder and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1540 near Alba; at approximately 10:29 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:36 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:14 p.m., in reference to a disturbance at Lake Quitman beach area. Deputies made contact with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
June 30th
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3580 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:25 a.m., in reference to a dispute. The individual left the scene, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2100 near Quitman, at approximately 6:55 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies located the individuals and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3269 near Mineola, at approximately 9:52 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 69 near Mineola; at approximately 12:04 p.m. Shelly Loftus Hutsell, 50, of Overton, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility.
- At 2:09 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4645 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook beach, at approximately 3:48 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies located the individuals boating in the swim area. Deputies determined it was a boater violation and not criminal trespass.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1859 near Yantis, at approximately 4:21 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:32 p.m., in reference to harassment at the Lake Holbrook beach area. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1560 near Alba, at approximately 5:10 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2220 near Mineola, at approximately 9:14 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies made contact with the individuals and determined it was a civil matter.
July 1st
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2745 near Mineola, at approximately 1:24 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Cheyenne near Quitman; at approximately 9:35 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2169 near Quitman; at approximately 9:36 a.m. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:46 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 3163 near Quitman; at approximately 2:35 p.m. Teresa Roundtree, 48, of Mineola, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
- Deputies were dispatched to Fm 515 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:55 p.m., in reference to theft. 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 7:26 p.m., in reference to harassment on CR 2298 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 7:30 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Main St. in Yantis; at approximately 8:46 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Live Oak St. in Winnsboro; at approximately 10:21 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 11:16 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
July 2nd
- Deputies were dispatched to Blackfoot near Quitman, at approximately 12:16 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 12:55 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1953 near Yantis, at approximately 6:30 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and determined everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Yantis, at approximately 8:47 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:57 a.m., in reference to harassment on CR 3229 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1522 near Alba, at approximately 2:36 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole the reporting party’s dog. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 5:42 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 3875 near Hawkins.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:04 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass on CR 3118 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:05 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Between the dates of June 26 and July 2, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Emergency Medical Services, Winnsboro Police Department and Mineola Police Department.
Additional activity
- No Additional Activity
Total Jail Count –129 inmates – 103 males and 26 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.
For Seniors Only! Ice Cream Freeze Off at Senior Center
Here’s a very cool gift for local Sr. Citizens…free homemade ice cream following the judging of every flavor entered at the annual contest set this Thursday. Be there on Thursday July 11 at 2 pm inside the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center at 150 MLK Drive. It’s all free! The top three flavors as determined by the judges will win prizes. There are over twenty flavors pre-registered.
SSISD Trustees Approve 14 Personnel Changes
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Monday evening approved 14 personnel changes. Overall, the seven resignations and seven new hires will impact five campuses.
At Barbara Bush Primary, Mary Surber resigned as a transitional first grade teacher while Jessica Takacs was approved to join the faculty as a new special education teachers.
Bowie Primary physical education Melissa Aaron’s resignation was accepted Monday.
Resigning from Sulphur Springs Middle School were PE teacher and girls coach Brittany Maness and assistant band director Rothman Tafel. Approved as the new special education teacher and girls coach was Savannah Himes, as assistant band director was Elliott Ayo. Also joining the SSMS staff will be Ashanti Ivery as a special education aide.
High school is losing Justin Maness as aspecial education teacher and volleyball coach, Jeana Penny as the campus ARD/504 coordinator and Derek Tyson as a math teacher and coach. Approved to join the SSHS staff was Brandon Shurtleff as an innovative technology specialist and teacher and Brianna Williams as a health science technology education teacher.
Approved to join the staff at Sulphur Springs Elementary was Jennifer Grubbs as an inclusion aide.
5 Arrested By Local Authorities On Warrants
Local authorities took at least five people into custody Monday on warrants on unrelated charges, most following traffic stops, according to arrest reports.
Orbin Roy Reyes, 37, of Sulphur Springs was arrested at 2:19 p.m. on East Industrial Drive by Sulphur Springs Police Office Justin Findley on Titus County warrants for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana and driving while license invalid with a previous conviction.
Reyes was reportedly in a Jeep Liberty stopped by police for having an expired registration. A records check showed the man to have the three Titus County charges, resulting in his arrest.
He remained in the county jail Tuesday morning. Bond was set at $5,000 on the controlled substance charge and $1,500 each on the two other charges, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Tanner Steward and Sgt. Shea Shaw arrested a 33-year-old Hugo, Oklahoma woman at 22:42 a.m. Tuesday on a Lamar County warrant for theft of property valued at $100 or more but less than $750.
Deputies stopped to check on occupants of a Ford Ranger stopped on State Highway 19 north at County Road 4508. The 69-year-old male driver reportedly told Steward he’d run out of gas. While talking to the man, the driver reportedly admitted to past methamphetamine arrest and agreed to let the deputy search the car.
When a glass pipe of the kind used to smoke marijuana and a marijuana grinder were found, the 33-year-old female passenger claimed the contraband as hers, the deputies alleged in arrest reports.
A records check showed the warrant, resulting in her arrest; she was taken to jail and the driver was released with is vehicle, according to arrest reports.
The woman remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday morning. Bond was set at $2,000 on the Lamar County charge, according to jail reports.
A 32-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested by Sulphur Springs police on failure to display a driver’s license and possession of drug paraphernalia warrants.
He was a passenger in a Jeep Compass stopped at 11:17 p.m. on Fisher Street at Lee Street for a traffic violation. A records check showed the warrants, resulting in the man’s arrest on the charge. Fees owed on the charges totaled $850.20, according to arrest reports.
A Sulphur Springs woman, 31, was taken into custody by deputies for a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge. Her bond was set at $5,000 on the charge. The warrant was issued July 3, according to arrest reports.
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley arrested a Sulphur Springs woman, 22, at 7:49 p.m. on State Highway 19 on two misdemeanor warrants for failure to maintain financial responsibility warrants. She was the passenger in a beige Ford car for speeding. A routine records check showed the warrants, resulting in her arrest, the trooper alleged in arrest reports.
2 Men Jailed For Failing to Comply With Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Two men were jailed Monday for failure to com ply with sex offender’s requirement to register annually for life.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Charles Humphries reportedly took 42-year-old Vernon Vincent Vaughan III into custody at 11:17 a.m. at his West Industrial Drive residence.
Humphries alleged the man, a convicted sex offender, did not report his address change with his primary registration authority, the sheriff’s office, 7 days prior to a new change of address, as required by Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedures. The investigator located Vaughan on West Industrial Drive on July 8, allegedly his new address, and arrested him on sight.
Vaughan was taken into custody and transported by Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Pat Leber to the county jail, where he was held for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. according to arrest reports.
According to jail reports, Monday marks the second time since May that Vaughan has been jailed locally. He was arrested May 10 on a violation of parole warrant and remained in the county jail until June 12.
He remained in the county jail Tuesday on the sex offender registration violation charge as well as a warrant for not taking care of a possession of drug paraphernalia charge. Bond on the felony charge was set at $10,000, according to jail reports.
Transport Deputy Steve Huffman picked up Vincent Raymond Davis, 52, of Sulphur Springs at 11:52 a.m. July 8 from Tarrant County jail and transported him to Hopkins County jail, where he was held on a warrant for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirement that he report annually for life to his primary registration authority, according to arrest reports.
The offense is alleged to have occurred on June 11; the warrant was issued on June 19, according to reports.
Davis remained in the county jail July 9 on the charge. Bond was set at $100,000, according to jail reports.
