Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 13-20, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 13,2018 to November 20, 2018:
November 13th
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5937 near Yantis, at approximately 3:25 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 5:57 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2503 near Mineola, at approximately 7:39 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
At 9:10 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 1801 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:22 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to the Wood County Court House in Quitman, at approximately 9:59 a.m., in reference to an individual evading detention. Kevin Wood, 31, of Grand Saline, was arrested for Evading Arrest/Detention and outstanding warrants.
At 10:31 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 49 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2382 near Mineola, at approximately 11:52 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 1:39 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Yantis.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:56 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on HWY 37 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 6:13 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
November 14th
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2225 near Quitman; at approximately 12:05 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5174 near Quitman, at approximately 8:21 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the day.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2298 near Mineola; at approximately 10:02 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2260 near Mineola; at approximately 10:27 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1558 near Alba, at approximately 10:27 a.m., in reference to theft. Deputies spoke with the reporting party and determined this incident to be a civil matter.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 10:50 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:37 a.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on CR 2275 near Mineola.Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 12:14 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3980 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:23 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:45 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on Cactus Cove near Hawkins.Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 2:11 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1540 near Alba, at approximately 3:40 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 8:14 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
November 15th
Deputies were dispatched to Higginbotham St. in Alba, at approximately 5:13 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:50 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the owner of the building and determined it was an accident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 2088 near Quitman; at approximately 7:03 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5899 near Yantis, at approximately 9:05 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided and the scene was cleared.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:03 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver on CR 3250 near Quitman. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2150 near Quitman, at approximately 12:31 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:01 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2225 near Quitman; at approximately 2:08 p.m. Brandon Nichols, 29, of Quitman, was arrested for outstanding warrants, two counts of Assault of a Public Servant and Resisting Arrest, Search or Transport.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:10 p.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on FM 2659 near Hawkins.Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 3:54 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1944 near Yantis, at approximately 5:29 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 5:51 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1570 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1700 near Yantis, at approximately 5:57 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3812 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:02 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4660 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:05 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the owner of the building and it was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3120 near Quitman; at approximately 11:07 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 11:39 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 11:56 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 11 near Winnsboro.
November 16th
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:03 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass that occurred on CR 4430 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 11:07 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3420 near Hawkins.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:29 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown,stole a four-wheeler from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6963 near Alba, at approximately 1:03 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies were unable to make contact with the actor to issue the Criminal Trespass Warning.
At 1:15 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4988 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:18 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 4:42 p.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor broke into the reporting party’s storage unit and stole all items. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 5:30 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
At 7:29 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1570 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 9:08 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and the incident was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2659 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:18 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Johnson Lane in Yantis, at approximately 11:42 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies determined no trespass occurred, but the reporting party, Julie Mullins, 35, ofYantis, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
November 17th
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 3859 near Mineola; at approximately 1:48 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 9:15 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3550 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:57 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3859 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:35 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4636 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:07 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 Lake Hawkins, at approximately 1:33 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4330 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:20 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies issued two Criminal Trespass Warnings and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4330 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:08 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 7:58 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on FM 14 near Hawkins.Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2165 near Quitman, at approximately 9:53 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
November 18th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1560 near Alba, at approximately 12:23 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:35 a.m., in reference to a traffic hazard. Anderson Ponce, 20,of Como, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4660 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:47 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
At 9:17 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 10:00 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Sells St. in Yantis, at approximately 10:26 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1112 near Quitman, at approximately 12:46 p.m., in reference to an assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 5:31 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to Sells St. in Yantis, at approximately 6:58 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties and determined no offense occurred.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:53 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on HWY 80 near Hawkins. Actors, or actors unknown, took the vehicle without consent. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
November 19th
At 3:55 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 7:58 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
At 8:57 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Hawkins.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 9:22 a.m. Landon Bright, 24, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:46 a.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse on Bent Bow Lane near Hawkins. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s credit/debit card without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:02 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on Main St. in Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:02 p.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse on CR 1580 near Alba.Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s gas card without authorization.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 4:01 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 4:22 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Choctaw near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3854 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:24 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on PR 6923 nearAlba; at approximately 6:22 p.m. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
At 9:31 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 1254 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1563 nearAlba; at approximately 10:50 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and the incident was cleared.
November 20th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Mineola, at approximately 12:16 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 12:51 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to Petty St. in Hawkins, at approximately 1:30 a.m., in reference to an assault. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined no assault had occurred.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:15a.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on CR 1590 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 8585 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:20 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4420 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:54 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1993 near Yantis, at approximately 3:42 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individual with the firearm and everything was OK.
At 5:27 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 6:45 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 7:21 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2317 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4660 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:04 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies advised the individual to lower the volume of the music and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:04 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Casey Cadenhead, 30, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury of Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2230 near Mineola, at approximately 10:30 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 89, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3870 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:50 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1858 near Yantis, at approximately 11:19 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Between the dates of November 13 and November 20, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Child Protective Service, Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services and Alba Fire Department.
Between the dates of November 13 and November 20, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators obtained 3 arrest warrants and arrested the individuals and recovered $4,000 worth of stolen property.
Total Jail Count –114 inmates – 88 males and 26 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.
Holiday Hours at Alliance Bank in Sulphur Springs
Starting on December 22, 2023 all Alliance Bank offices will be closing early and remain closed for the holiday. We will resume normal hours on December 26, 2023. However, our online banking services will be available for use.
We’ll be wishing all our customers warm and wonderful holiday celebrations! ⭐
Remember, Honor and Teach: ‘Wreaths Across America’ Comes to Sulphur Springs City Cemetery at 11 am on December 15, 2018
In 2018, Sulphur Springs City Cemetery will join with Wreaths Across America, a nationwide campaign to honor fallen heroes by marking veteran’s grave with a live wreath for the Christmas season. The non-profit organization formed in 1992 to decorate Arlington Cemetery, then expanded nationwide. Last year, graves in over 1,400 locations were marked in 50 states during the all-volunteer effort. Now, it is hoped that all 583 veterans’ graves in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery can be marked in this effort, and in future years, in the cemeteries scattered around Hopkins County.
Dena Phillips Loyd and her husband Jimmy Loyd of Hopkins County, parents of fallen hero Chad Loyd, are spearheading the local effort. According to Dena, the WAW slogan “Remember, Honor and Teach” appealed to her so she reached out to the non-profit earlier this year. Now, Sulphur Springs City Cemetery is on the list for delivery of live wreaths for the December 15 local ceremony. As of today, 275 wreaths have been sponsored, representing a shortfall of about 300 wreaths. The cost to become a wreath sponsor is $15. If you would like to sponsor a wreath, there are several ways, but deadlines are approaching.
You can make a donation of $15 with a personal check to Wreaths Across America and give this to Dena Loyd by November 30. Or you can sponsor a wreath online by December 3. In a special offer, if you sponsor two wreaths with a $30 total, a third wreath will be donated by the non-profit. With participation by interested local persons, the total number of 583 wreaths should be attainable.
There is an army of local volunteers which drive this campaign. Acting in a volunteer role is local veteran James Jones, whose committee will put a small flag marker at each veterans’ gravesite in the city cemetery. Placement of a wreath at each flag will be done by local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. On Friday December 14, the wreaths will be transported across the country by volunteer drivers and fleets as “rolling ambassadors” for Wreaths Across America which will deliver our shipment that day to Dena and volunteers. On Saturday December 15, the public is invited to a brief ceremony in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery at 11am. Following the ceremony, you are invited to walk through the various sections of the cemetery where the wreaths will be placed and name of each veteran spoken at each marked site.
To sponsor a wreath directly, pick up a donation form at KSST or at Shipping Zone. Or contact Dena Loyd by phone at 903-348-8174, by messenger to dena phillips loyd or by email at [email protected]. Deadline to receive personal checks is November 30. You can also donate online through facebook at wreathsacrossamerica-ss city cemetery or at the website wreathsacrossamerica.org/tx0613. The WAW organization’s slogan is “Remember, Honor and Teach” and it’s mission is “to Remember our fallen U.S. Veterans, to Honor those who serve and to Teach our children the value of our freedom”.
Think Big, Shop Small This Saturday
American Express has long been a supporter of shopping small and shopping local. This Saturday, November 24th, is their Shop Small Saturday event. Amex has been promoting the Saturday after Thanksgiving to highlight small businesses since 2010. Many of our local vendors participate in this event and gladly accept American Express cards.
Danna’s and The Florist will have doorbuster deals starting at 9am including 30-50% off selected categories. Buffalo Girls Boutique will be open and Danna will be present, with first edition t-shirts priced at $10. Lou Nell’s is promoting the event by offering jeans at 25% off as well as Vera Bradley and Toms at 25% off.
Discount Wheel and Tire is offering $20 off any brake job or FREE alignment check with purchase of a set of four tires.
Supporting our local small businesses helps support our local community! All items mentioned above are for Saturday Only.
Tira News November 21, 2018
By Jan Vaughn
We want to express our sympathy to the family of Mary Rawson. She passed away on Saturday, November 17th, and her funeral was held on Tuesday at the Tira Methodist Church, under the direction of West Oaks Funeral home. Please remember the family in prayer.
Joyce Dodd reported that the Tira Food Pantry was the recipient of a “truck load” of canned food from the North Hopkins Elementary School. Student groups, under the direction of their principal, Kodi Wright,participated in a contest to bring the most items. We want to express our appreciation to them for their generous donation!
The Community Christmas Party is coming up soon. It is scheduled for Saturday, December 8th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. Brisket will be provided and residents are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. Also, we will be collecting canned meats for the Community Food Pantry. Make plans to come enjoy a time of visiting with your neighbors. We are expecting Santa to drop by to visit with the kids!
The Tira City Council will meet on Monday, December 3rd,at 6:00 p.m. After the meeting, the group will be decorating the Community Center for the Christmas party. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Weirs – Robert, Yvonne, Wesley, Dustin, Natalie, andMaria spent the weekend in Branson, Missouri. Yvonne reports, “We saw a great oldies show and a great magician. We also visited the Hollywood Wax Museum,which was tremendous. It was fun being together. Dustin, Robert and I had a long canasta game. Not sure who won! We didn’t get home until 2 a.m. Tuesday.”
Our granddaughter, Jaidyn Joslin, and our great-grandsons, Brailon and Slaiden Joslin, spent Saturday night with us and went to church with us on Sunday. Their brother, Rylan, came for a while on Saturday evening, but he wanted to go with his mother, Laiken, to pick up his sister, Dixie, on Sunday. Dixie is spending the week with Landon and Laiken and the boys. Landon was on call on Sunday and had to make a few runs to fix tires,but he stopped by for some lunch. Our daughter, Tiffany, came for lunch, too.
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We have much to be thankful for.
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].
Children in CPS Custody, Mother and Another Arrested
Three children were placed in Child Protective Services custody and their mother and the male driver of the vehicle in which they were riding were arrested when marijuana packaged for sale, THC product, and two firearms loaded with ammunition were found in the vehicle. The loaded firearms were near the children who were riding in the back seat of the vehicle.
A Hopkins County deputy stopped a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 Tuesday evening for a traffic violation on I-30 eastbound. Raymond Antonio Sheard, 23, of Fort Worth, the driver, informed the deputy that there was marijuana in the vehicle. The passenger and mother of the children, 25-year old Kayla Marie Sessums, handed the deputy the marijuana that was in the front seat. A probable cause search located a large quantity of marijuana packaged for sale. The two firearms were located along with 1.5 pounds of suspected THC product.
Sheard has an extensive criminal history for firearms, assault of public servant, illegal narcotics possession, and theft of firearms according to the deputy’s report.
Sessums and Sheard were arrested and charged with Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 more than 400-grams.
Cipoletta Says Wildcats Capable of More
Perhaps the #15 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team’s upset of the #2 ranked team in Class 6A Rockwall Monday night will send shock waves across the state of Texas. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said it may be a shock to some but not to him and the Wildcats because they know what they are capable of.
He said the team went into the big game in Wildcats Gym feeling a little underrated. Coach Cipoletta said the team knows they can be special. He said all the players have confidence, play with confidence and play for each other. Coach Cipoletta said when a team plays for each other, good things can happen. The Wildcats 10 point lead at halftime was impressive but then holding onto the lead against such a strong team was perhaps more impressive.
Coach Cipoletta called the second half scary since Rockwall has such well coached amazing players. In player lingo, Coach Cipoletta said the Yellowjackets had some dudes who can get going at any time. He said the Wildcats were very persistent. He said when Rockwall hit big shots the Wildcats kept their cool and when the Yellowjackets forced a turnover the Wildcats stayed calm. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats knew they had to stayed focused for 32 minutes.
Keaston Willis outscored all players with 32 points. Coach Cipoletta said Willis played an amazing game. He said the performance would attract a lot of attention for Willis. He said other players on the roster would also be attracting attention as well. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats also had some dudes, most who are under appreciated. He said the Wildcats play with a chip on their shoulders. Coach Cipoletta said his team goes into every practice and every game wanting to get better. He said the team motto is to try and prove other people wrong. A couple of the Wildcats are defined by more than just points.
Coach Cipoletta singled out senior guard Jeremiah Roland for his defense. Coach Cipoletta said Roland limited high scorer Alec Grandstaff to just 4 points. He also praised junior forward Sadaidriene Day Day Hall for his rebounding and for requesting the defensive assignment on Rockwall’s Samuell Williamson, a Louisville commit. Coach Cipoletta called Williamson one of the best high school scorers he has ever seen. He said Wildcats senior post Xavier Cork competed well against Rockwall. Cork was limited in the first half by foul trouble but then had a good second half. He ended up with 14 points.
Coach Cipoletta said he did not expect his team to open the season 3-0. He said before their first game his team was not ready. Now he said this team has a chance to make a good run in the playoffs and to challenge for the state championship. One of the spectators at Monday’s game was former Wildcat Victor Iwuakor, an Oklahoma commit. Coach Cipoletta said Iwuakor is a great kid and added it was a joy to coach him. He said Cork and Hall are much better players for having gone against Iwuakor in practices. As big as the Rockwall win is, Coach Cipoletta does not see it as the highlight of this season. He has much bigger moments in mind for his current team.
‘Fly Your Flag’ Combines Fun and Fundraising for New Women’s Center Equipment
When you hear the term “Fly Your Flag” what do you think of? Well, in Hopkins County during Thanksgiving season, it means school pride, pride in community and generous hearts. ‘Fly Your Flag’ has become a fun, competitive way to raise money for needed hospital equipment to better serve the local community. This year’s event is slightly different than in years past and has some very positive perks built in!
Along with a planning committee made up of Charles Helm, Michael Lamb, Mikki Eddins and Holly Ragan, and Meredith Caddell, who is CEO of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, re-vamped the Fly Your Flag event and opened it up to a larger cross-section of persons who love their college alma maters! Basically, the college who raises the most money on ‘Fly your Flag’ Day gets to have their college colors flown above the Hopkins County Courthouse for a whole week. That’s still true, and to add to that, now a $1,000 scholarship will go to each of the top three fundraising schools, to be awarded to deserving students selected by the local alumni associations. So it’s a win/win for everyone!
There will be exactly 200 opportunities to donate money to the Fly Your Flag fundraising campaign during the morning hours of Tuesday November 20, 2018. Meredith and volunteers will be on the downtown Celebration Plaza at the Donation Wall, taking phone pledges and walk-up pledges. So don’t get left out! And in the New Year when you or someone close to you gets the benefit of the new 3D Mammogram machine with Biopsy Option, Bone Density Testing equipment and Ultra Sound department in the new Women’s Center at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, you will know why ‘Fly Your Flag’ is so dear to the hearts of the community. Additionally, “naming opportunities” are still open for persons who would like their donations to carry the name of a loved one upon a door or a department at the new center. For more information and other donation opportunities, see the website hopkinscountyhealthcarefoundation.com or phone the Foundation office for details at 903-885-2961.
Peckham Sentenced to 20 Years
Editor’s Note: KSST thanks Assistant District Attorney and County-Court-At-Law Elect Clay Harrison for information in this report.
Koty Peckham, 38
On November 19, Koty Peckham, 38, of Winnsboro, was sentenced for the offense of felony Evading with a Motor Vehicle by District Judge Eddie Northcutt. The defendant had multiple prior felony convictions, including Evading with a Motor Vehicle and Bail Jumping. The defendant pled guilty to fleeing from DPS Troopers on December 13, 2017 while on Highway 11. Ultimately, the troopers called off the pursuit due to safety concerns after they were able to positively identify the defendant as the driver. A couple of months later, on February 14, 2018, the defendant later attempted to evade DPS troopers near Amarillo, leading police on a high-speed chase up to 130 miles per hour involving approximately 20 officers. The Amarillo pursuit ended in the defendant being arrested.
During the sentencing hearing, the State presented evidence that the defendant was a member of the Peckerwood white supremacist organization and that he had numerous felony convictions. The judge sentenced Peckham to the maximum of 20 years in the Institutional Division, TDCJ. The judge also found true the State’s allegation that the defendant operated his motor vehicle in a manner that was capable of causing death or serious bodily injury to another. Based on this finding of true, the defendant will not be parole-eligible until he has served 10 years of his 20 year sentence.
