Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 2-8, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for January 2, 2019 to January 8, 2019
January 2nd
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Cumbie Street in Hawkins; at approximately 12:06 a.m. Courtney Taylor, 32, of Hawkins, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2502 near Mineola, at approximately 1:56 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1912 near Yantis, at approximately 8:51 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:06 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief on FM 2088 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3600 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:36 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the owner of the building and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3120 near Quitman; at approximately 1:49 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 1660 near Alba; at approximately 2:28 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:14 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s mailbox. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2168 near Quitman, at approximately 7:43 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil matter.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 10:33 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
January 3rd
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:08 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4930 near Quitman, at approximately 11:51 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Joes Wrecker towed the vehicle and the scene was cleared.
At 4:09 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 17 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 4:32 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Courtney Menne, 21, of Mineola, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:16 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Carly Loughmiller, 18, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:11 p.m., in reference to a dispute that occurred on PR 6963 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 69 near Alba; at approximately 10:49 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
At 10:50 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:33 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
January 4th
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:41 a.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse that occurred on FM 49 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 6:50 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2460 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1540 near Alba, at approximately 9:42 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the property owner and determined it was an accident.
At 10:55 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2205 near Mineola.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:07 p.m., in reference to a terroristic threat on CR 2944 near Alba. Deputies made contact with the actor and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:32 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several items from a store. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3457 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:36 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Yantis, at approximately 4:03 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1804 near Mineola, at approximately 5:16 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
At 5:59 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 69 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 14 near Hawkins; at approximately 9:04 p.m. Deputies located the individual and the incident was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to Mesa Verde Path near Hawkins, at approximately 9:08 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, broke into and stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
January 5th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Lake Holbrook point; at approximately 1:28 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:47 a.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on HWY 37 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 11:31 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 12:59 p.m., in reference to an animal complaint. Deputies located malnourished horses and this case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 1804 near Mineola; at approximately 1:37 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Holly Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 2:36 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2843 near Mineola, at approximately 2:40 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 64, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:44 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 4:05 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
At 5:37 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4890 near Quitman, at approximately 8:14 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4750 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:01 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Stevie Needham, 22, of Winnsboro, was arrested for 3 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Stephen Pyron, 27, of Winnsboro, was arrested for 3 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance.
At 10:59 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2935 near Alba.
January 6th
At 9:16 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.
At 11:58 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3138 near Quitman.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3120 near Quitman; at approximately 1:27 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4290 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:56 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil matter.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3130 near Quitman; at approximately 5:15 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and the incident was cleared.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 852 near Winnsboro; at approximately 5:30 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 7:32 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located fireworks and determined that was where the shots were coming from.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5454 near Quitman, at approximately 10:19 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
January 7th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Mineola, at approximately 1:31 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies made contact with the individual and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2840 near Mineola, at approximately 1:36 a.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, took the reporting party’s vehicle without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:19 a.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 2279 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 10:30 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1590 near Alba, at approximately 11:04 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1947 near Yantis, at approximately 11:52 a.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individuals and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 2:15 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Mark Zaloga, 32, of Alba, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Yantis, at approximately 2:31 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Concho near Quitman, at approximately 5:19 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Brandy Upchurch, 32, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault By Physical Contact.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2869 near Winnsboro; at approximately 11:23 p.m. Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.
January 8th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1681 near Alba, at approximately 1:45 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and the incident was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2100 near Quitman, at approximately 2:06 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies located an electric fence battery pack that was indicating the battery was low.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2353 near Mineola, at approximately 4:16 a.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:30 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 8:12 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 8:20 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3114 near Quitman, at approximately 10:56 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Shawn Warren, 36, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault and an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3598 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:06 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 3:59 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 4930 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3990 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:03 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:07 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2298 near Mineola, at approximately 8:05 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a camper trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Between the dates of January 2 and January 8, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Mineola Police Department, Terrell Police Department, Adult Protective Services, Emergency Medical Services, Mineola Fire Department, Game Warden and Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office.
Between the dates of January 2 and January 8, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators filed 4 cases with the District Attorney.
Total Jail Count –127 inmates – 102 males and 25 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.
Powerlifting Meet Set for Saturday at Multipurpose Building
The Wildcats’ powerlifting team opens their season Saturday (January 12) at the annual Sulphur Springs Meet held at the high school Multipurpose Building. The Wildcats will have 18 lifters competing. Wildcats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter highly recommends the Sulphur Springs Meet as a spectator sport. He says it’s a great meet.
Coach Jeter says Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens does a great job putting on the meet. He says the coaching staff and others who help put on the meet do a wonderful job. Coach Jeter adds the Sulphur Springs Powerlifting Meet is probably one of the biggest meets in Texas. He expects over 400 lifters, both boys and girls, from more than 30 different schools.
Competition begins Saturday at 8:30 a.m. for the squat. Bench press competition is expected to start after lunch to be followed by dead lift. Coach Jeter says it is exciting to see kids lifting weight way over what you would think they should be able to lift. He uses veteran Wildcats lifter Carson Bridges as an example. Coach Jeter says Bridges, who lifts in the 181-pound weight class, is expected to squat 500 pounds, bench press 300 pounds and dead lift 550 pounds.
He says the Super Heavyweight lifters are popular but he says he finds fun in all classes. Coach Jeter says lifters in the 114-pound weight class may be lifting 3 to 4 times their weight. He says girls in the competition are very passionate about the sport. There will be action at 10 different platforms.
This will be the first meet for just about every school so expect a lot of new competitors to be attempting to establish base lines for each of their lifts.
Game Day: Wildcat Soccer in Lobo Invitational
The Wildcats’ soccer team opens play Thursday (January 10) in the 2019 Lobo Invitational Tournament in Longview. The Wildcats open against New Summerfield of Jacksonville at 6:15 p.m. on the grass soccer field at Longview High School.
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton says the Wildcats also have Jacksonville and Tyler Chapel Hill in their pool. He says he feels the pool group are teams the Wildcats can be competitive with and ones they can beat. Coach Upton says he is confident about what the Wildcats can do.
The Wildcats come in with a season record of one win, one loss and one tie. Tuesday the Wildcats played to a 1-1 tie with Nevada Community at Gerald Prim Stadium.
Soccer: Lady Cats Lose First Game in Princeton Tournament; Play Two Games Friday
The Lady Cats’ soccer team continues to play strong competition to open the 2019 season. Thursday morning (January 10) in their first game in a Princeton tournament, the Lady Cats lost to Flower Mound Marcus, 3-0. Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey describes Marcus as a Class 6A powerhouse every year. That being said, Coach Bailey added the 3-0 loss was a good result for the Lady Cats.
The Lady Cats are now 0-3-1 for the season. After a season opener tie, 0-0 against Mesquite Poteet in a Terrel tournament, the Lady Cats have lost three straight matches against very tough teams, Red Oak, the Highland Park JV and Flower Mound Marcus.
The Lady Cats play two games Friday in the Princeton tournament. They meet the A-Plus Academy of Dallas at 9:15 a.m. and then face San Angelo Lake View at 4:45 p.m. More games for the Lady Cats are possible Saturday depending on earlier results.
New Ms. Hopkins County Senior to be Chosen June 1, Registration Now Open
Since 2009, the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant has brought a delightful annual contest in celebration of the Senior woman and her contribution to the community. The 2019 Pageant is set for Saturday June 1 at 6pm at the Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs. Ladies age 60 and older are invited to enter the fun competition. Their presence will present a cross-section of the many fascinating, beneficial interests pursued by senior-age women of Hopkins County. There is no fee to register as a contestant. Please contact Karon Weatherman at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center for an application and full details, or phone 903-885-1661.
Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Revocation Hearing
A revocation hearing in Eighth Judicial District Court Wednesday resulted in a five year sentence for Lowell Edward Landers. Landers’, 58, offense was Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle. The offense was committed in 2017.
In October, 2017, a Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy observed an 18-wheeler weaving all over the highway near the 126 mile marker of I-30. Multiple vehicles were seen getting out of the way of the truck to keep from getting hit. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and turned on flashing lights. The truck kept on going but only at a top speed of about 55 miles per hour. He sometime reduced speed to about 5 miles per hour. The trucker finally exited at the Highway 19 exit. He attempted to make a turn and ended up hitting a light pole which brought his rig to a halt. By this time, the sheriff’s deputy was joined by units from the Sulphur Springs Police Department. The trucker must have believed he was in Alabama because he said he had to deliver some goods to an Alabama location in about an hour. He was tested for inebriation and was arrested. Landers of Russellville, Alabama was charged with evading arrest and with driving while intoxicated.
Second Public Hearing on Annexation of Business Parks Leads to March 5th Decision by City Council
“If they ask for a tax abatement, we will have to consider it,” stated members of city council and city staff in answer a KSST News inquiry. The inquiry came after the conclusion of two public hearings regarding the annexation of industrial parks into the city limits of Sulphur Springs.
Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the council chamber of City Hall, members of the council conducted a second public hearing regarding the annexation of Pioneer Business Park located on the west side of Sulphur Springs, just off I-30, and the annexation of Heritage Business Park located on the east side of Sulphur Springs just off Loop 301. The first public hearings were conducted Tuesday, January 8th, during a January Special Session of the Council. The council will make a decision in their March 5th meeting regarding the annexation of the property.
During the second public hearing, again no one spoke regarding the Heritage Business Park. That park includes Raven Industries, Load Trail, and Armorock Polymer Concrete.
Two individuals whose businesses are located in Pioneer Business Park did question council regarding permits, codes, and advantages of being inside the city limits.
The owner of a storage facility located just across the street from Clayton Homes was concerned about inventory taxation. He moved his business from California to Texas due to the lengthy process of permitting building changes, additions, and inventory taxation. The city council and staff assured him that this is not California. The city staff noted that inventory taxation is rolling throughout the year and inventory tax is not a flat rate based on specific dates. City Staff said the tax bill for the newly incorporated area would be prorated for the year.
Regarding permitting expansion or changes to current facilities, City Manager Marc Maxwell said the city has a quick turnaround on permits for small projects. He noted that most small projects are permitted the day they are requested when the engineering of the project meets code.
They also noted that water and sewer bills will be lowered as soon as they are inside the city. Currently they purchase those services at a fee level for any outside the city limits. It was also noted that in May of this year, the insurance rate for the facility will be lowered thanks to the new ISO rating that will lower fire insurance rates for business and residents.
City sanitation services were also a concern. The owner of the storage facility has recently signed a multi-year contract with a sanitation company and not with Sanitation Solutions that currently serves the city. It was noted that city sanitation services would be negotiable.
The second speaker, who had been present for the first public hearing, said he did not feel his business would be getting anything in return for the taxes paid in annexation. He asked if a grace period could be put in place for industries that needed expansion or changes that must be permitted for code requirements. He wanted an extended time for some work before having to seek a permit. City Attorney Jim McElroy said the city could not offer a grace period due to the ISO insurance rating. He noted one requirement for the lower rating is the code and permit process.
Both City Manager Maxwell and City Attorney McElroy offered their personal mobile phone numbers to the two business leaders present so that they could answer any other questions or respond to needs.
Council will consider the annexation of the property in a final reading in their March regular session on March 5, 2019.
PJC-Sulphur Springs: Spring Registration Underway
READY FOR SPRING
Jessica Santana of Sulphur Springs, left, gets some help from PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Educational Advisor Tonya Armstrong as she registers for spring semester classes at the campus. On campus registration continues daily through Jan. 14. A special late registration session will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Spring semester classes begin on Jan. 22. For more information call 903-885-1232.
