North Hopkins Baseball Team Opens Regular Season With Two Losses at Jourdanton Tourney
The North Hopkins Panthers’ baseball team opened the regular season in a Jourdanton tournament Thursday (February 28) with a pair of losses. In the morning, the Panthers lost to the host school, 7-4. Later, North Hopkins was defeated by Cornerstone, 5-0.
Against Jourdanton, the Panthers were leading 2-1 going into the bottom of the fourth inning when Jourdanton scored 6 runs. The Panthers chipped away with single runs in the fifth and sixth inning but came up short. Kevin Clement took the pitching loss going 5 1/3 third innings allowing 7 runs and 7 hits while striking out 9 and walking 6. Wyatt Wharton got the Panthers off to a good start with an sacrifice fly RBI in the top of the first inning. Clement and Brycen Gillespie also had RBIs. Geoffrey Stewart had 2 hits going 2 for 3 with a double. Clement, Gillespie and Colby Cameron also had base hits. Jourdanton outhit North Hopkins 8 to 5. The Panthers left 8 men on base.
Later North Hopkins was shut out by Cornerstone, 5-0. Caleb Wyatt got the only Panther hit in the game. He singled in the second inning. Cornerstone had 7 hits and they scored 3 runs in the bottom of the third and 2 more in the bottom of the fourth. Victor Rojo got two walks for the Panthers and Colby Cameron and Jesse Rivera also got one base on balls apiece. Geoffrey Stewart got the pitching loss giving up 6 hits and 5 runs, with only 4 earned, over 4 innings. Stewart struck out 3 and walked 2. Easton Lewis worked the final two innings and allowed only a hit and he had a strikeout. The Panthers, 0-2 for the season will continue play in the Jourdanton tournament through Saturday.
Wildcats Win Two at Van Tournament; Play Pine Tree at 3 p.m. Friday
The Wildcats’ baseball team is off to a fine start in 2019 as the Wildcats took a pair of games in a Van tournament Thursday (February 28).
The Wildcats won their rematch with North Lamar, 13-6 late Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats also downed North Lamar at Wildcat Park Monday night, 10-4. Playing back to back games, the Wildcats shut out Athens, 6-0 Thursday night. The Wildcats improved their season record to 6-1. They have won five straight games.
Friday the Wildcats play former district foe Pine Tree at 3 p.m in the Van tournament.
Lady Cat Softball Lost First Two Games at Wylie Tourney; Play Two Friday
It was a tough day for the Lady Cats’ softball team as they lost their first two games of the season in a Wylie tournament Thursday afternoon (February 28).
In their first game of the day, the Lady Cats lost in heartbreaking fashion to The Colony, 3-2. The Lady Cats entered the bottom of the fifth leading 2-1 with The Colony batting. An error allowed the tying and winning runs to score. The Lady Cats managed only 4 hits off The Colony pitching. The Lady Cats had scored two runs in the top of the fifth to take a 2-1 lead. Kelsey Wallace and Brinklee Driver had the Lady Cats’ RBIs. Kate Womack got 2 hits in 2 bats and scored a run. Wallace and Maddie Millsap also got a hit apiece. Millsap scored a run. Lady Cats pitcher Bailey Haggerty took the hard luck loss pitching 5 innings allowing 4 hits and three runs with only 1 run earned. Haggerty struck out 5 and walked 2.
In their second of back to back games Thursday, the Lady Cats were shut out by Rockwall, 3-0. The Lady Yellowjackets only outhit the Lady Cats 6 to 5. The Lady Cats had the games only error. Five Lady Cats got singles: Wallace, Alli Fite, Driver, Sierra Smith and Womack. Sadie Stroud drew a walk. Addison Caddell got the pitching loss allowing 6 hits and 3 runs over 7 innings of pitching. Caddell struck out 3 and walked 3. The Lady Cats are now 10-2 for the season.
Friday at Wylie High School, the Lady Cats will play Sachse at 1 p.m. and Mesquite Horn at 5 p.m. in the Wylie Tournament.
Wildcats, Lady Cats Win Sulphur Springs Track Meet
T he Wildcats, Wildcats JV and the Lady Cats’ track teams all came out on top at the Sulphur Springs Track Meet held on a chilly Thursday evening (February 28).
Lady Cats first place winners included Sydney Washburn in the 3200-meters and 1600-meters, Aliyah Abron in the long jump and the 400-meter race, Abbi Beggs in the discus, Abbi Baier in the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles and SaDavia Porter in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.
Wildcats first place winners included Damiyon Dugan in the long jump, Landon Thornton in the 3200-meter run, Landry Tyson in the high jump, the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles, Nabian Ramirez in the 800-meter run, Christian Palomino in the 1600-meter run and the Wildcats 4 X 400-meter relay team.
Also attending the meet were Brownsboro, Commerce, Lindale, Mount Pleasant and Paris.
Tira News March 1, 2019
By Jan Vaughn
I appreciate Mick Petty letting me know about the burial of Zelma Hargrave
McCullough. Her memorial service was held on February 21, 2019, under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. Please be in prayer for her family.
Mick, also, informed me that a huge cedar tree blew down in the old section of the Tira Cemetery. It will be removed when the ground is not so wet.
Joyce Dodd reports that the next Bible study at the Tira Methodist Church is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on March 5th . She adds, “Anyone who is interested is very welcome.”
Martha Payton enjoyed a long visit with her daughter, Regina. While she was here, Martha reports that they took care of several chores that needed attention, visited with neighbors, and had a “lot of conversation.” She shared, “We attended church at the Tira Methodist Church,
heard a good message from our pastor, Clyde Bostick, and enjoyed the fellowship with everyone. Also, enjoyed our lunches out and did some shopping.” Regina returned to Victoria on Tuesday morning “after a nice visit.”
On Saturday, February 23 rd , Chip and the Sulphur Springs Middle School Destination Imagination (DI) team, that he helps coach, went to Mesquite for the regional competition. They ended up just a few points behind first place in their category and later got the exciting news that they earned a wild card spot at the next level, along with the Sulphur Springs first place teams! The state competition will be in Corpus Christi in March. Chip and I are, also, excited about the North Hopkins DI teams, who competed at the regional meet for the first time this year and had good results. One of the NH teams learned that they will get to advance to the state competition
in a wild card position, too!
Yvonne Weir, Brenda Allen, and I met at Chili’s on Friday for a late birthday lunch for Brenda. We had a nice visit.
Chip had a birthday on Friday, February 22nd . His celebration started on Wednesday, February 20th , with friends from church. We met Shirley Charles, Keith and Frances Klein, and Phil and Carla Kenley for dinner and cake at Juan Pablo’s. We kept our great-grandsons, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin, for a few hours on Friday evening, and then Chip’s mother and sister, Grace and Linda Ellen Vaughn, joined us for his birthday lunch on Sunday. Kenden stopped by to eat, too. Tiffany was in McKinney visiting her friend, Stephanie, and Jaidyn was with Malcolm. On Sunday night, after attending the Rehoboth Baptist Association Evangelism Rally at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Tiffany, Jaidyn, Kenden and his girlfriend,
Whitney, went out to eat with us.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected]
Grand Jury Indictments for February, 2019
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 53 indictments in February. Among those indicted were:
Hevelyn Carter for burglary of a building. (See Story below)
Vondrick Deshawn Gomes for three counts of burglary of a building. Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum says he does not like thieves so he was pleased when a Fort Worth man and a woman were arrested shortly after a Como convenience store was burglarized. Sheriff Tatum says it was the second time the store was targeted recently. He says after the first break in on December 28, deputies have been on the alert in the area. Sheriff Tatum says when a burglar alarm sounded this time, Hopkins County Patrolman Dan Turrentine was near by. Sheriff Tatum says the patrolman saw a dark SUV on Highway 11 heading west toward Sulphur Springs. The sheriff says the patrolman secured the building and alerted other deputies and Sulphur Springs police officers. Lawmen watched the two main routes to Sulphur Springs on Highway 11 and on Highway 1870. Police Patrolman Justin Findley Stanley stopped the dark SUV near Helm Lane.
GOMEZ,VONDRICK DESHAWN aka LIL-VON
Inside the vehicle, he found 90 individual packs of cigarettes and some alcohol. Sheriff Tatum says the cigarettes were stolen from the Como store and the alcohol was reported stolen from a store in Cass County earlier Wednesday. The sheriff says he believes the couple also broke into the same Como store and into a Sulphur Springs’ store on December 28.
Roland Vallejo for burglary of a building. An investigation into the stealing scrap metal across the county led to a warrant for the arrest of Roland Vallejo, 33. Vallejo had been the subject of prior investigations into theft but this time he took a washing machine from inside a building in the Seymore community, according to investigators.
Erick Jerome Simms for Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free; Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams with Intent to Deliver in a Drug Free Zone; and Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram. Knowing the driver of a vehicle at the corner of Locust and Houston Streets did not have a driver’s license, the Sulphur Springs Police Officer made a traffic stop. The driver Erick Jerome Sims, 40, of Sulphur Springs had in his possession 28-grams of suspected methamphetamine in a clear plastic baggie. Sims is back in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams with intent to deliver in a Drug Free Zone, a Felony 1, and for Driving Without a License with Previous Conviction/Suspension. Sims had been jailed in September of this year on a possession charge.
Jason Andrew Tiff for Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams. A Peoria, Illinois man, Jason Andrew Tiff, 24, was stopped for a traffic violation by Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy K9 unit at the 132 mile marker on I-30. Tiff refused consent to search the vehicle but the K9 alerted on the driver door of the vehicle. A probable cause search found multiple bags of THC Edibles in the center console of the vehicle and additional drug paraphernalia was located as well.
Ashley Michelle McMillan for Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams and for Possession of Marijuana more than 4 oz but less than 5lbs. When the Sulphur Springs Police officer made the traffic stop on the 2009 Acura SUV at the 126 mile marker on I-30, marijuana was in plain view. A probable cause search led to the discovery of more marijuana as well as liquid THC. McMillian, 28, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams, a Felony 2 and Possession of Marijuana more than 4oz but less than 5lbs, a State Jail Felony.
Heather Rochelle Drew for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams.
Gerardo Osornio, Jr. for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams.
Peggy Faye Lewis for Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone.
Angela Kay Douchette for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 less than 28-grams in a Drug Free Zone.
Robert Jason Douchette for two counts of Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams in a Drug Free Zone; Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone; and for Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 less than 28-grams in a Drug Free Zone.
Joe Dan Whitworth, Jr for two counts of Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams and Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-grams but less than 4-grams. Under investigation by Special Crimes Unit and Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Wade Sheets, Whitworth, 68, of Sulphur Springs, was stopped by Sulphur Springs Police K9 Unit Officer Buddy Williams. Whitworth was found to have approximately 30-grams of methamphetamine in his possession. When the traffic stop was made at the 117 mile marker on I-30 at 10:34 p.m. Wednesday night November 28, 2018, a positive response by Williams’ K9 partner Kilo revealed a quantity of suspected methamphetamine under t he back seat frame of the 2013 Ford Fusion Whitworth was driving.
Derrick Matthew Garcia for Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams.
Anthony Keith Byrd for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams.
Jason Scott Flowers for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3/4 less than 28-grams.
Robby Lynn Simpkins for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone.
Peggy Faye Lewis for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone.
Brandon Lee Flanery for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Alexander Guzman-Thomas for Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Heather Maroney for two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair.
Stefanie Dawn Hall for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Ricky Lee Coleman for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Rebecca Ann McCann for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Jorge Heribe Perez-Gomez for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Jose Angel Valdez for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Mary Perkins for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram; Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and Tamper Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair.
Napoleon Ali Page for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram.
Gloria Gail Vance for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3/4, less than 28-grams.
Tommy L. Fountain, Jr. for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or more.
Jose Aleja Gomez-Murillo for Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle and Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair.
Isaiah Deont Bryant-Lacy for Money Laundering more than $2500 but less than $30,000. Sulphur Springs Police made contact with Bryant-Lacy, 21, of Tyler in the 900 block of Gilmer Street . The odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle led to a probable cause search of their 2015 Ford Focus. U. S. currency totaling $13,471.00 and marijuana were found in the vehicle.
Allen Johnson for Unauthorized Use of Vehicle.
Edimaira Burgos-Morales for Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse. Two females and one male (see below), who gave their address as Mexico, were arrested at Red River Credit Union after Sulphur Springs Police responded to a call regarding suspicious activity. Police found multiple gift cards from which the individuals were taking money and a large sum of cash along with receipts from Red River Credit Union. The gift cards were found following consent to search the vehicle in which the trio was traveling. The three were attempting to leave Red River Credit, located on Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. The vehicle had fictitious registration and license plate.
Yosender Maldanado-Rojas for Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse.
Yexsy Caroline Mullor-Agudelo for Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 20-26, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 20, 2019 to February 26, 2019 include:
February 20th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Alba, at approximately 8:21 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:14 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:08 a.m., in reference to terroristic threat on CR 1660 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 11:17 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 1:21 p.m. Nettie McCorkle, 38, of Garland, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1602 near Alba, at approximately 1:32 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the day.
Deputies were dispatched to Jones St. in Alba, at approximately 3:35 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 5:37 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4627 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:40 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, the parties were separated.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2379 near Alba, at approximately 6:45 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole an ATV from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 7:03 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 11 near Winnsboro.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 37 near Quitman; at approximately 8:54 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 312 near Winnsboro; at approximately 10:44 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
February 21st
At 12:30 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2422 near Mineola.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:12 a.m., in reference to a possible assault on FM 17 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 852 near Winnsboro; at approximately 9:16 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1900 near Yantis, at approximately 11:45 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:08 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief that occurred on PR 5991 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:19 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on CR 2918 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:56 p.m., in reference to damage to property on CR 4579 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 4:17 p.m. Randel Clanton, Jr., 43, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
At 4:59 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 14 near Hawkins.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2353 near Mineola, at approximately 9:19 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole two firearms from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
February 22nd
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 2:38 a.m. William Adams, Jr., 34, of Grand Saline, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction. Catherine Savage, 26, of Grand Saline, was arrested for Failure to Control Speed.
At 11:24 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3230 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:31 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that occurred on CR 3145 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4925 near Quitman; at approximately 1:42 p.m. Stephen Pyron, 27, of Winnsboro, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:00 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass on CR 2210 near Mineola. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 4:18 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1473 near Quitman; at approximately 4:55 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and it was towed by Wyatt’s Towing.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 312 near Winnsboro; at approximately 5:24 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 6:12 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4770 near Winnsboro.
At 6:35 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 8:21 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Jennifer Nichols, 31, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault Against Elderly or Disabled Individual and outstanding warrants.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 9:31 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
February 23rd
Deputies were dispatched to Loop 564 near Mineola, at approximately 12:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the owner and the building was secure.
At 2:01 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
At 8:24 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
At 10:55 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 12:48 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:41 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4896 near Quitman, at approximately 1:56 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1681 near Alba, at approximately 2:35 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3232 near Quitman, at approximately 2:41 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4995 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:36 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a chainsaw from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 7:46 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Como.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 778 near Mineola; at approximately 8:20 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 9:00 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 1647 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 69 near Quitman, at approximately 9:13 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
February 24th
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Morris St. in Quitman; at approximately 12:44 a.m. Jerry Crawford, 45, of Quitman, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
At 11:22 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to Beaulah St. in Hawkins, at approximately 11:41 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1900 near Yantis; at approximately 6:47 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to Alba-Golden ISD, at approximately 8:04 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the key holder and the building was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1858 near Yantis, at approximately 10:34 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies located the noise and cleared the incident.
February 25th
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Kiowa near Quitman; at approximately 3:30 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 7:49 a.m., in reference to a possible theft on CR 1226 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 9:08 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 49 near Mineola; at approximately 11:36 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:10 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred on PR 7905 near Hawkins. This case is active.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:15 p.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on FM 2088 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2230 near Mineola, at approximately 4:30 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3450 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:21 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Lane St. in Quitman; at approximately 7:33 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Ward St. in Quitman; at approximately 7:59 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4430 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:43 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3455 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:50 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3840 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:21 p.m. Eric Berkenkamp, 42, of Hawkins, was arrested for outstanding warrants. Darla Shattles, 52, of Hawkins, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
February 26th
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to PR 7907 near Hawkins; at approximately 12:26 a.m. James Williamson, 50, of Hawkins, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies responded to suspicious circumstances on CR 4940 near Quitman; at approximately 12:34 a.m. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 1:32 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
At 1:43 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 near Como.
At 8:28 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:19 a.m., in reference to a scam on FM 14 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 12:53 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 4116 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:30 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass that occurred on CR 3824 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 1:54 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1418 near Quitman, at approximately 4:20 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individuals and cleared the incident.
At 5:05 p.m., cows were reported out on Loop 564 near Mineola.
At 5:10 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2375 near Alba.
At 5:33 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 4460 near Winnsboro.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 7:28 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3226 near Quitman; at approximately 8:51 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 9:38 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 10:31 p.m. Patrick Monnat, 32, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Cedar St. In Winnsboro; at approximately 11:50 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Taylor Dr. in Winnsboro; at approximately 11:58 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Between the dates of February 20 and February 26, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Alba Police Department, Mineola Police Department, Emergency Medical Services and Child Protective Services.
Between the dates of February 20 and February 26, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators obtained 9 arrest warrants and arrested the individuals, filed 2 cases with the District Attorney and recovered $10,900 worth of stolen property.
Total Jail Count – 121 inmates – 98 males and 23 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…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.
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Cipoletta Said the Difference was Patience; Wildcats Face Highland Park Friday in Regional Tournament
In their 56-44 win over Lufkin Tuesday night (February 26), the Wildcats’ basketball team trailed the Panthers at the half, 18-16. The second half was a different story as the Wildcats outscored Lufkin, 40-26. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the difference was patience.
He said in the first half, the Wildcats were trying to create their own shot opportunities and were working too hard to score. During halftime, Coach Cipoletta said he told the team the Wildcats offense is designed to create easy scoring opportunities. He urged the Wildcats to be patient and told them to reverse the ball a time or two. Coach Cipoletta said that would cause the defense to break down and that would make some shot opportunities come easier which should mean the Wildcats would shoot at a higher percentage.
Coach Cipoletta also said he moved Keaston Willis around some and he was able to free up and hit several threes in the second half. Those made threes then opened things some inside. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats rebounded well and kept Lufkin from one of their favorite things, driving to the basket. The Wildcats also blocked several shots. After the game, Coach Cipoletta turned to social media to thank the huge crowd for turning out. He said their support provided a boost for the Wildcats.
The win was also historic. No past Wildcats’ basketball team has never gone this far. The Wildcats now play Highland Park Friday night at 6 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. The winner plays in the Regional Final game Saturday at noon. #1 ranked Lancaster and Frisco Lone Star also play Friday at around 7:30 p.m.
