East Texas Police Academy Graduates 12
East Texas Police Academy, hosted by Hopkins Count Sheriff’s Office graduated 12 students last week. Students began course work in March of 2018. Instructors for the course were Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford and Investigator Wade Sheets of the HCSO and Texas Ranger John Vance.
The 12 graduates along with Weatherford traveled to Austin for their state police officer certification test Monday, October 8th.
Graduates include: Chris Baumann, Johnathan Lee, Mike Cleveland, Dylan Scott, Andrew Cox, Steve Shing, Shaniece Hall, Alejandro Brena, Tabitha Vaught, Brad Overton, James Sawyer, and Kenneth Battaile.
Sheriff Lewis Tatum addressed graduates during the ceremony.
John Chester Dutch Oven Contest 2018 Winners at Indian Summer Day
The John Chester Dutch Oven Cook-off was a part of Indian Summer Day held at Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday October 6, 2018. A number of Dutch Oven cooking teams entered the competition, and the generous-size meals they prepared fed the hungry crowds at lunchtime. According to cook-off organizer Rick Wilson, here are the judge’s picks among the cooking teams:
First Place Overall Meal: Team Brandon and Braylea Brewer
Second Place Overall Meal: Team Spencer Brewer and Colton Price
Third Place Overall Meal: Team Noah and Lisa Ray
Best Meat: Team Donnie Peters and Krista Brown
Best Vegetable: Team Tim and Catherine Berger
Best Bread: Team Paul and Melinda Hitt
Best Dessert: Team Diane Flagtved and Sharon Richmond
Best in Oven: Team Brandon and Braylea Brewer
Como-Pickton FFA Shines at the East Tx. Fair Dairy Show, Wins Best Jersey Herd and Supreme Grand Champion Gilt at Texas State Fair
According to FFA Advisor Chanda Neal, the Como-Pickton FFA Dairy Show team traveled to the East Texas Fair in Tyler on Saturday September 29 and came home with some top awards.
Congratulations to Miss Baylee Bowen whose Jersey cow earned Grand and Reserve Champion, as well as the Showmanship Award in the Intermediate Division.
Miss Presli Cummings won the Senior Showmanship Award and received a Scholarship from the East Texas Fair.
Congratulations to Landon Cummins, Presley Cummins and Alex Holcomb for placing well in all their classes, and to all the Como-Pickton FFA Chapter participants for having second place herd.
More congratulations to the Como-Pickton FFA team who competed at the Texas State Fair and won Best Jersey Herd.
Como-Pickton Jr. FFA member Brody Busby won Grand and Supreme Grand Champion with his Berkshire gilt.
Saputo Donates to the Sr. Citizens Building Fund
The employees of Saputo in Sulphur Springs, Texas are quite committed to helping good causes in their town, and donate regularly to funds they wish to support. The Sulphur Springs Sr’s Citizens Center is one of these causes. This $1,000. donation goes toward the fund for a new, larger building for the Seniors to meet in. Currently, the total in the Building Fund is $35,508.00. If you would like to send a donation, mail to 150 MLK Drive in Sulphur Springs, or phone Karon at 903-885-1661.
Get Educated! Sr. Citizen Expo is Tuesday Oct. 9, 2018
Report from Karon Weatherman, Director, Sulphur Springs Sr’s Center:
Just one last reminder about the 12th Annual
Senior Citizens Expo.
It will be held again this year at the
League Street Church of Christ Fellowship Hall
Please go around to the Back to enter.
This year the Hopkins Country Marketers Association
has shortened the time. It will be from 9:00 – 11:00
Flu shots will be giving by the Hospital but they will
not be doing Cholesterol Checks this year.
There are lots of things to see, goodies to take and
lots of important information for you.
Please go… Educate yourselves about all there is to offer you.
Don’t wait and have to make decisions and get information when
it is an emergency and someone else will have to make all the decisions
for you. You can decide what companies you like or which Facility
you will want to use if you need them.
There will be people there that can help you make Financial Decisions,
Medicare Decisions, etc….
Take Advantage of all of these People that will be in one place at the same time!
Perfect Plans for Panther Alumni: Next Weekend…
The North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming is coming up on Saturday, October 13, Registration, visiting, and bingo will begin at 4:30 p.m. A barbecue meal be served at 5:30. The Monday Night Jam Band will provide dinner music.
There will be a program honoring the Classes of 1968, 1978, and 1988 for their 50-, 40-, and 30-year reunion. Please help spread the word. All former North Hopkins students, staff, and their guests are encouraged to attend. The cost of the meal is $12.50, payable at the door.
SSISD Board Meets Monday in SSES Library
AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING SULPHUR SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SULPHUR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2018 6:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER: Invocation Pledge to American Flag & Texas Flag- Bowie Primary Students
II. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting had been duly called and that the notice of the meeting had been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. B. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees conducted on Monday, September 10, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m., held in the Board Room of the SSISD Administration Building. 7
III. PUBLIC FORUM: Public participation is limited to the designated open forum portion of a meeting per policy. A. Public hearing re: Sulphur Springs ISD Targeted Improvement Plan
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/INFORMATION ITEMS A. Bowie Primary highlight – Bowie Book Buddy reading program and Wildcat Compliment program. B. Report of Red Ribbon Week activities throughout the district. C. Elementary and Secondary program updates. D. Head Start items given to the Board under separate cover for information only: – Director’s Report for August/September – Policy Council Minutes for September
V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: These items are considered to be routine by the board and will be enacted under one motion, unless a member of the board requests that an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A. Consider approval of Tax Credits and Supplements for September 2018 B. Consider approval of Delinquent Tax Collections for September 2018. C. Consider approval of Financial Statements and Bills Payable for September 2018. D. Consider approval of Head Start Policy Council bylaws.
VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and consider approval of appointing a school board representative to Head Start Policy Council. B. Discuss and consider approval of Sulphur Springs ISD Targeted Improvement Plan.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Executive Session will be held for the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section (.072), (.074) A. Discuss and consider personnel to be employed, personnel to be reassigned, acknowledge and accept resignations of personnel, other personnel matters. B. Discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
VIII. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Wildcats Keep Pace with District Leaders; Defeat Forney Jackrabbits 56-47;
by Butch Burney
Dueces were wild for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats Friday night as they scored two touchdowns in every quarter and then stopped the Forney Jackrabbits on a pair of key two-point conversions in the fourth quarter.
The Wildcats needed a win Friday at Gerald Prim Stadium to keep pace with district leaders Corsicana and Ennis, but Forney didn’t make it easy.
The Wildcats, who came into the game with a 3-0 overall record and 2-0 in District 8-5A, Division II, outscored the Jackrabbits 56-47 to remain unbeaten and set up a showdown next week against Ennis.
The Wildcats rode the outstanding offensive performance of wide receiver Austin Dodd, who caught nine passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns. While those figures are unofficial, if they remain that way after the coaches have officially gotten statistics off tape, it will make Dodd’s outing the second-best in school history — behind just Rolaundo Wright’s 232 yards receiving against Greenville in 2004.
Sulphur Springs senior quarterback D’Corian Young almost outdid Dodd, scoring two touchdowns rushing and passing for four more. Young threw just four incompletions in 22 pass attempts, finishing with 334 yards through the air and another 54 yards on the ground. His other TD pass went to Landry Tyson, who finished with four catches for 63 yards.
Overall, the Wildcats amassed 606 yards of total offense as the ground game churned out 272 yards behind the running of Caden Davis (63 yards on 11 carries) and Colton Allen (87 yards on 13 carries. Da’Korian Sims added two touchdown runs of 15 and 2 yards.
The game unfolded as a shootout from the first quarter, which produced four touchdowns. The Wildcats got a TD run from Sims and a 57 yard TD connection between Dodd and Young. Forney countered with wide receiver Riley McMurren’s first of three touchdown catches and a 51-yard TD run from Sean Stephens, who finished with 165 yards on 20 carries.
Sulphur Springs broke the 14-14 first quarter tie by scoring two TDs — again on a run by Sims and a 28-yard pass from Young to Tyson. Forney got a 26-yard TD reception by McMurren to draw to within 28-21 at halftime.
But, the Wildcats seemingly took control in the third quarter, sandwiching a 22-yard TD run and a 3-yard scoring run, both by Young, between McMurren’s third touchdown catch from quarterback Campbell Anderson. McMurren finished with 149 yards receiving on five receptions.
That gave the Wildcats a 42-28 lead, but that lead turned dicey when Forney’s Austin Ream returned a mishandled lateral 25 yards for a TD to draw the Jackrabbits to within 42-35. Dodd and Young, though, teamed up on a 38-yard scoring pass to again increase the Wildcat lead to two touchdowns. Though Forney scored two more touchdowns, the Jackrabbits were stymied on two conversion attempts, and Dodd scored his third TD of the game — this time from 63 yards out to put the game away.
NOTES AND MISC. — SS QB Young threw just one incompletion in the second half. … The Wildcats fumbled four times, losing just one (the lateral that Forney scored on.) It was the only turnover of the game, though Andy Eddins did recover the second-half squib kick to give the Wildcats the ball to start the third quarter. … Sulphur Springs had six pass plays of 20 or more yards. … The Wildcats’ final possession started with 3:41 remaining in the game, but Colton Allen picked up 16 yards on consecutive third down plays to allow the Wildcats to run out the clock.
TILTING THE FIELD — Sulphur Springs had scoring drives of 85, 71, 72, 82, 63, 70, and 86 yards. That is going the length of the field on seven of their 13 possessions — an amazing stat. … SS punter Jermond Bryant-Amos boomed a 63-yard punt that rolled out of bounds at the Forney 15-yard line. … The Wildcats had 29 first downs, while Forney had 26.
FLAG DAY — Both teams were hit with double-digit penalties. The Wildcats were flagged 10 times for 95 yards and Forney was hit with 12 penalties for 75 yards. … Forney went on fourth down at the SS 31-yard line with 11 minutes remaining in the game, but Wildcat linebacker Cameron Kaufert tackled the quarterback near the line of scrimmage on a scramble to end the possession.
AROUND THE DISTRICT — Corsicana remains atop the District 8-5A standings after posting a 28-0 shutout of Terrell, while Ennis won its third district game with a 26-7 victory over Royse City, and North Forney won its first district game with a 49-21 decision over Greenville. Kaufman was idle this week. The district standings now show Corsicana at 4-0 (5-1 overall), Sulphur Springs at 3-0 (4-0 overall), Ennis at 3-1 (3-2 overall), Kaufman at 2-1 (3-1 overall), Royse City at 1-2 (2-3 overall), North Forney at 1-3 (2-4 overall), Forney at 1-3 (1-5 overall), Terrell at 1-3 (1-4 overall), and Greenville at 0-3 (1-3 overall). Next week, Sulphur Springs travels to Ennis, Royse City is on the road at Corsicana, Greenville hosts Terrell, and North Forney visits Kaufman. Forney has a bye.
First Quarter
Sulphur Springs — Da’Korian Sims 15 run (Brandon Zavala kick), 4:58.
Forney — Riley McMurren 28 pass from Campbell Anderson (Matthew Huffman kick), 3:07.
Sulphur Springs — Austin Dodd 57 pass from D’Corian Young (Zavala kick), 1:55.
Forney — Sean Stephens 51 run (Huffman kick), 0:55.
SECOND QUARTER
Forney — McMurren 26 pass from Anderson (Huffman kick), 6:22.
Sulphur Springs — Sims 2 run (Zavala kick), 4:53.
Sulphur Springs — Landry Tyson 28 pass from Young (Zavala kick), 0:32.
THIRD QUARTER
Sulphur Springs — Young 22 run (Zavala kick), 11:28.
Forney — McMurren 67 pass from Anderson (Huffman kick), 10:15.
Sulphur Springs — Young 3 run (Osiel Lopez kick), 7:47.
FOURTH QUARTER
Forney — Austin Ream 25 fumble return (Huffman kick), 10:45.
Sulphur Springs — Dodd 38 pass from Young (Lopez kick), 8:04.
Lady Cat Volleyball Came Up Short in 5th Set
Friday for the second home match in a row, the Lady Cats’ volleyball team took a district opponent into a fifth and deciding set and then came up short. The Lady Cats lost to Texas High 3-2 in Wildcat Gym on Friday.
The Lady Cats started off well winning set one, 25-19. Texas High bounced back to even the match with a 25-17 win in set two. The Lady Cats then took a 2-1 lead in sets with a set three win, 25-22. Again Texas High battled back to even the match 2 sets apiece with a 25-17 win in set four. That set up a winner takes all set five to 15 points. The Lady Cats got off to a very slow start in set five trailing, 6-0, then 9-1 and 10-2. Texas High took the set, 15-8.
In the previous home match against Greenville, the Lady Lions topped the Lady Cats in Wildcat Gym taking a set five, 15-7. The Friday loss to Texas High means the Lady Cats end the first half of district play with a 1-4 district record. They are in fifth place. In the second half the Lady Cats will host Royse City, Lindale and Mount Pleasant and they will have to travel to Greenville and to Texas High.
The Lady Cats have lost five of their last six matches. Their season record is now 25-11. The Lady Cats begin the second half of district play by hosting Royse City in Wildcat Gym next Tuesday evening.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 26-October 2, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for September 26, 2018 to October 2, 2018 includes:Disturbance: 3; Thefts: 7; Burglaries: 6; Terroristic Threats: 1; Criminal Mischief’s: 3; Inquests: 0; Suspicious Circumstances: 4; Suspicious Vehicles: 13; Suspicious Persons: 3; Alarms: 9; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 6; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 2; Cows Out: 32; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 2; Assaults: 5; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 0; Noise Complaints: 3; Disputes: 0; Arrest/Warrant Services: 4; Reckless Drivers: 3; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 2; Shots Fired: 4; Other: Traffic Stop (1), Illegal Dumping (1) Violation of a Protective Order (1) Open Door (1)
September 26th
At 12:12 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Alba.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1560 near Alba; at approximately 1:06 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Lake Holbrook Point; at approximately 1:15 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 1:27 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Yantis.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 1:51 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 4:23 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1730 near Yantis.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 49 near Mineola; at approximately 7:59 a.m. Deptuies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 8:00 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3340 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:32 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies were unable to access the building, due to a locked gate.
At 8:35 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 514 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1360 near Quitman, at approximately 9:04 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a 4-wheeler from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 9:45 a.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The reporting party’s vehicle was taken without authorization. The vehicle was later found and the actor was arrested by Harrison County.
At 12:19 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:43 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a large utility trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3987 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:53 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2425 near Mineola, at approximately 3:31 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies located an open door, but were unable to locate any individuals. The building was secured and the area was cleared.
At 3:48 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 778 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1246 near Quitman, at approximately 4:27 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole electricity from Wood County Electric Cooperative.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4555 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:22 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area and the residence was secure, but they were unable to locate any individuals.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:49 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4870 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:29 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared incident.
At 9:01 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3250 near Quitman; at approximately 10:00 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2385 near Alba; at approximately 10:03 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 10:40 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 11:20 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole the reporting party’s lawn mower. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
September 27th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 2:17 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 2:47 a.m. Chase Waller, 35, of Gilmer, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid.
At 7:55 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.
At 8:07 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 778 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2100 near Quitman; at approximately 8:47 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1995 near Yantis, at approximately 8:54 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 9:15 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Yantis.
At 9:15 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4800 near Winnsboro.
At 9:42 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
At 10:07 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6645 near Mineola, at approximately 11:27 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Deputies located the actor and transported her to the hospital.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:45 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 12:31 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1695 near Alba.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2124 near Quitman; at approximately 1:10 p.m. Deputies were unable to locate the individual with the outstanding warrants. Trevor Byron, 20, of Alba, was arrested for Hindering Apprehension/Prosecution. Dylan Pitre, 21, of Alba, was arrested for Hindering Apprehension/Prosecution.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 779 near Alba; at approximately 8:47 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to Wood County Storage in Quitman, at approximately 10:53 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 11:17 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 778 near Quitman.
September 28th
At 6:59 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 778 near Quitman.
At 8:02 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
At 8:39 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2336 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1246 near Quitman, at approximately 9:06 a.m., in reference to a theft. A known actor stole power from an electric meter box. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1676 near Alba; at approximately 11:12 a.m. Michael Bandy, 57, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Yantis, at approximately 3:41 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a dirt bike from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 5:42 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:05 p.m., in reference to a possible burglary that occurred on CR 2388 near Alba. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1556 near Alba, at approximately 6:19 p.m., in reference to an open door. Deputies were unable to locate any individuals inside of the construction site. They secured the building and cleared the area.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:54 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the actor.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:08 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on HWY 80 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 8:38 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1700 near Yantis.
At 8:44 p.m., cows were reported out on SPUR 514 near Yantis.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1900 near Yantis; at approximately 9:35 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3900 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:20 p.m. Harold Brown, 66, of Hawkins, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
September 29th
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Blackburn St. in Hawkins; at approximately 12:08 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 12:08 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2176 near Quitman, at approximately 12:13 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5813 near Yantis, at approximately 12:47 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies advised the individuals to lower the volume of their music and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2100 near Quitman, at approximately 1:20 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any individuals.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:35 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Kevin Evens, 21, of San Antonio, was arrested for Criminal Trespass.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:08 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief that occurred on CR 4860 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 11:07 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4760 near Winnsboro.
At 12:38 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 1:07 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. A known actor took the reporting party’s vehicle without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 2:08 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individuals and everything was OK.
At 2:14 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 182 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2503 near Mineola, at approximately 3:11 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individuals, which were shooting in a safe direction, and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:15 p.m., in reference to theft that occurred on FM 14 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:26 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on CR 2232 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 4:49 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
At 5:02 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2260 near Mineola.
At 6:11 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779 near Quitman.
At 6:27 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2355 near Mineola, at approximately 7:04 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:14 p.m., in reference to an assault. This case is active.
At 7:46 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1226 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 8:57 p.m. Nicholas Whitener, 36, of Wills Point, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
September 30th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Yantis, at approximately 12:04 a.m., in reference to an assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 12:14 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individuals and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Oak St. in Yantis, at approximately 12:16 a.m., in reference to an assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook near Mineola, at approximately 12:48 a.m., in reference to an assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1813 near Yantis, at approximately 1:45 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2176 near Quitman, at approximately 3:42 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies advised the individuals to lower the volume of the music and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3450 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the owner and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4539 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:08 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Jason Bearden, 40, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Criminal Trespass of Habitation/Shelter/Superfund Site/Infrastructure Facility.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 12:42 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 1:10 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 3860 near Hawkins.
At 1:36 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:57 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.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:09 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil matter.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7533 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:52 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4896 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:30 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
October 1st
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2264 near Mineola; at approximately 12:31 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4200 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:35 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2100 near Alba; at approximately 2:20 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 4:52 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to Oak St. in Yantis, at approximately 7:04 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1800 near Yantis, at approximately 7:13 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:11 a.m., in reference to a violation of a protective order that occurred on CR 2935 near Alba. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4940 near Quitman, at approximately 9:21 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3460 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:37 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3990 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:04 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Jody Whitworth, 44, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury.
At 3:34 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 3500 near Hawkins.
At 8:12 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4255 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4495 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:34 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any individuals.
Deputies were dispatched o CR 4660 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:00 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. A known actor damaged the reporting party’s vehicle. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 8574 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:47 p.m., in reference to an assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
October 2nd
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:15 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s fence.
At 10:27 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4549 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to Alba Golden ISD, at approximately 1:21 p.m., in reference to illegal dumping. A known actor dumped trash in the school dumpster without authorization. This case is active.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:25 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:26 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that occurred on FM 515 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 5:56 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
At 6:51 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3163 near Quitman, at approximately 6:54 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2790 near Mineola, at approximately 8:52 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the homeowner and determined it was an accident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Mineola, at approximately 9:16 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1700 near Yantis, at approximately 10:39 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any individuals.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1214 near Quitman; at approximately 10:53 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Between the dates of September 26 and October 2, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Child Protective Services, Emergency Medical Services, Police Departments and Smith County.
Between the dates of September 26 and October 2, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators obtained 2 arrest warrants and arrested the individuals.
Total Jail Count –109 inmates –89 males and 20 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.
