Hopkins County District Court Indictments for 7/19/2018
1826713 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. BELCHER, JOSHUA LEON 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 <1G
1826714 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. BELLO, EDITH 07/19/2018 EVADING ARREST DET W/VEH
1826715 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. COLEMAN, BRENT THOMAS 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4G
1826716 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. COSSETTE, EVAN LOUIS 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4G
1826717 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. DOUGLAS, TYLER ANTHONY 07/19/2018 EVADING ARREST DET W/VEH
1826718 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. DOUGLAS, TYLER ANTHONY 07/19/2018 TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR
1826719 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. DOUGLAS, TYLER ANTHONY 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4G
Tyler Anthony Douglas, 38
Tyler Anthony Douglas, 38, of Sulphur Springs, was observed in a 2008 Dodge by a Hopkins County Deputy, who initiated a traffic stop. Douglas did not stop but instead fled the deputy.
During the pursuit, Douglas threw items out the car window. One deputy stopped to locate the items which had been tossed and the second deputy continued the pursuit until Douglas stopped in an apartment complex parking lot on the east side of Sulphur Springs. There, Douglas surrendered to the deputy. The items tossed from the vehicle were found to be a total of 3.1-grams of methamphetamine.
Jane Traglia Dunkin, 24
1826720 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. DUNKIN, JANE TRAGLIA 07/19/2018 FOSS CS PG 1 >=4G<200G
Jane Traglia Dunkin, 24, of Elkton, Virginia remains in Hopkins County jail following an arrest made Monday, April 16, 2018. Dunkin was stopped for a traffic violation on South Broadway in Sulphur Springs. However, in her possession was a substance suspected to be methamphetamine in three bags totaling 16.07-grams and $6,000 in U. S. currency. The suspected substance has been sent to the DPS crime laboratory for verification.
Dunkin appeared nervous to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy that made the stop. She granted verbal consent to search her Dodge Charger. The deputy discovered six large bundles of currency secured with multi-colored rubber bands. The suspected meth and three bags were found during a pat down search by jail staff.
She is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 400-grams.
Jessica Farrow, 24
1826721 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. FARROW, JESSICA JOE 07/19/2018 M POSS CS PG 1 >=4G<200G
The odor of Marijuana emitting from the vehicle located in the Coleman Park Soccer Field parking lot led to the arrest of Jessica Joe Farrow, 24, of Sulphur Springs. Farrow admitted to having a blunt and a syringe loaded with methamphetamine. A probable cause search led to a large quantity of empty plastic bags, a digital scale, cut straws, and a used syringe in the vehicle. A small zippered bag was also located containing a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine.
Farrow is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams. She is being held on a $30,000 bond.
1826722 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. FLOWERS, REGINALD 07/19/2018 MONEY LAUNDERING >=$30K<$150K
1826725 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. GILL, JIMMY WAYNE 07/19/2018 FOSS CS PG 1 <1G
1826726 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. GILL, JIMMY WAYNE 07/19/2018 THEFT OF FIREARM
1826727 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. GONZALES, RUDOLPHO SERGIO 07/19/2018 BURGLARY OF BUILDING
1826728 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. GONZALES, RUDOLPHO SERGIO 07/19/2018 UNAUTH USE OF VEHICLE
1826729 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. GORDY, AMBER GABRIELLE 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 2 >= 4G<40oG
Jacob Nathaniel Granger, 21
1826730 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. GRANGER, JACOB NATHANIEL POSS 07/19/2018 MARJ 2oz < 402 DFZIAT
1826731 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. GRANGER, JACOB NATHANIEL 07/19/2018 MARIJ >1/4 OZ<=5LBS DFz
In an investigation in the 400 block of Adkins Street, Special Crimes Unit officers observed Jacob Nathaniel Granger, 21, of Sulphur Springs, sell suspected marijuana. The location had been under investigation. During a pat down, Granger admitted to having a gram of marijuana in his pocket. He also admitted to having more marijuana in his apartment. The sale and possession of marijuana took place within 1000ft of a Drug Free Zone.
Ronald Dominic Hayes, 40
1826732 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. HAYES, RONALD DOMINIC 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1
<1G
Two individuals fighting in the middle of State Highway 19 North drew the response of a Hopkins County Deputy. There he found Ronald Dominic Hayes, 40, of Kansas City, MO. It was thought Hayes was on PCP.
The deputy found a glass container containing what is suspected to be PCP. Hayes was taken to Hopkins County Jail where he was secured in the violent cell. Hayes stated he did not remember the incident. He is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram.
The other individual was released to EMS and charges were filed at large, according to the deputy’s report.
Brandon Haynes, 36
1826733 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. HAYNES,BRANDON DUJUAN 07/19/2018 UNL POSS FIREARM BY FELON
A traffic stop by a Hopkins County deputy at the 134-mile marker on I-30 resulted in the arrest of Brandon Haynes, 36, of Monticello, Arkansas. Haynes was wanted on charges in Dallas County. During the arrest, marijuana was found in the console of his vehicle and a handgun was found in a suitcase in the trunk of the 2011 Impala he was driving.
Haynes, a convicted felon claimed ownership of the weapon. He is in Hopkins County Jail held on the Dallas County charges and for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.
1826734 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. MARBRAY, DIVANTE DVON 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 2 >= 1G<4G
Billy Shane McCormick, 37
1826735 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. MCCORMICK, BILLY SHANE 07/19/2018 INJURY CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLE W/INT BODILY INJ
Shane McCormick, 37 and his parents. The parents stated that McCormick had thrown water on and pushed his father and had grabbed his mother around the throat and pulled her head down causing neck pain. When deputies attempted to secure McCormick for arrest, he resisted arrest.
At the jail, the jail staff refused entry for McCormick based on statements he made at book-in. They requested a medical clearance from CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital. When he was cleared by the hospital ER staff, McCormick was transported back to jail where he remains Thursday morning.
McCormick is charged with Injury to Child/Elderly/Disabled with Intent Bodily Injury, a felony 3, and with Resisting Arrest.
Laura Christine Morehead, 49
1826737 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. MOREHEAD, LAURA CHRISTINE 07/19/2018 TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR
1826738 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. MOREHEAD, LAURA CHRISTINE 07/19/2018 ASSAULT PUBLIC SERVANT
The passenger in the vehicle, Laura Christine Morehead, 49, listed as homeless, was wanted on warrants for Assault Public Servant and for Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence. The Hopkins County Deputy asked for consent to search the vehicle but consent was denied. A K9 unit was called to the scene and alerted on the vehicle. During a conducted search, a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine was located. A glass pipe commonly used to smoke meth was also located. The crystal substance field tested to be methamphetamine and was measured at 1.5-grams.
Amber Michelle Morgan, 36
1826739 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. MORGAN, AMBER MICHELLE 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=4G<20oG
Lamar and Delta County Sheriff’s offices requested the assistance of Hopkins County Investigators and Deputies in an arrest and recovery of stolen property that solved two separate burglaries in those counties. All of the stolen property was recovered including guns, computers, and located methamphetamine, according to Hopkins County Investigator Dennis Findley.
Findley stated that local law enforcement went to a residence on CR 3568 where they found the stolen property, meth, and Amber Michelle Morgan, 36. A Mossberg rifle was found under Morgan’s bed. The methamphetamine was located during the execution of a search warrant.
Morgan is a convicted Felon and is currently on Parole for Burglary of a Habitation. She is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and for Burglary of a Habitation. She is being held on bonds totaling $60,000.
1826740 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. MORGAN, MICHAEL JOHN 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG3 < 28G DFZIAT
Patrick Tipler O’Connor, 48
1826741 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. OCONNOR, PATRICK TRIPLER 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=4G<20oG
A traffic stop at the 132 mile-marker on I-30 by DPS resulted in the arrest of Patrick Tripler O’Connor, 50, of Texarkana.
The odor of marijuana was smelled by the trooper and a probable cause search found 3.8 ounces of marijuana, 35 dose units of Oxycontin, 1 dose of hydrocodone and 2 semi-automatic handguns.
O’Connor is charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams, Possession of Marijuana more than 2oz but less than 4oz and Unlawful Carrying of Weapon.
Lori Lynn Orsak, 44
1826742 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. ORSAK, LORI LYNN 07/19/2018 CS PG 1 <1G
The Hopkins County deputy stated that when Lori Lynn Orsak, 44, of Sulphur Springs, was stopped for a traffic violation on League Street she displayed signs of narcotic use during their conversation. A search of her vehicle failed to locate any illegal substance but when the female deputy arrived, she searched Orsak.
The female deputy found Methamphetamine in Orsak’s clothing.
Orsak is in Hopkins County Jail Charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, a state jail felony.
Nichalos Pendergrass, 23
1826744 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. PENDERGRASS, NICHALOS DEWAYNE 07/19/2018 UNL POSS FIREARM BY FELON
When the Hopkins County Deputy stopped Nichalos Dewayne Pendergrass, 23, of Mesquite at the 133 mile marker on I-30 for multiple traffic violations, the deputy asked consent to search the vehicle. Consent was denied but a K9 was deployed and displayed a change in normal behavior at the driver window.
A probable cause search led to a .38-caliber handgun in the trunk of the auto. Pendergrass was found to be convicted of robbery in Dallas County.
Pendergrass was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. He is in Hopkins County Jail.
Johnny Lee Speed, 36
1826745 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. SPEED, JOHNNY LEE 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4G
Stopped for speeding on County Road 2375, east of CR 2400, Johnny Lee Speed, 36, of Pickton gave permission to the Hopkins County Deputy to search his pockets. The search revealed a plastic bag containing suspected methamphetamine.
Speed is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $50,000 for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less that 4-grams.
John Lewis Speight, 61
1826746 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. SPEIGHT, JOHN LEWIS 07/19/2018 AGG ASSAULT DATE/FAMILY/HOUSE W/WEAPON
Their nine year old granddaughter called Cumby police to report the disturbance. It was the fourth time Cumby police had been dispatched to the residence on Barker Street in the past few days, according to the officer’s report.
When officers arrived the parties in the disturbance were separated. Both the grandmother and the granddaughter stated that the grandmother had been threatened by her husband, John Lewis Speight, 61. She said that she had walked on the porch and Speight displayed a large piece of wood and said that he would kill her. The granddaughter said it was a hammer that was displayed and that he said he would beat the grandmother and kill her. The woman said she was in fear of her life due to Speight’s threats and behavior.
Speight was located in a camper trailer on the property. The weapon displayed was not found but the officer believed it to be hidden in the camper.
Speight is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Aggravated Assault Family with a Weapon, a Felony 1. He is held on a $40,000 bond.
1826747 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. WRIGHT, KYLA RENEE 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 <1G
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 4, 2018 to July 10, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
July 4, 2018 to July 10, 2018
Disturbance: 5
Thefts: 7
Burglaries: 4
Terroristic Threats: 2
Criminal Mischiefs: 3
Inquests: 0
Suspicious Circumstances: 4
Suspicious Vehicles: 4
Suspicious Persons: 3
Alarms: 10
Harassments: 1
Criminal Trespasses: 4
Scams: 2
Frauds: 1
Abandoned Vehicles: 1
Cows Out: 7
Horses Out: 3
Welfare Checks: 3
Assaults: 5
Dog Bites: 0
Fires:
Noise Complaints: 0
Disputes: 4
Arrest/Warrant Services: 21
Reckless Drivers: 3
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 0
Shots Fired: 1
Other: Traffic Stops (3)
July 4th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Yantis, at approximately 1:05 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4730 near Winnsboro; at approximately 2:46 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 312 near Winnsboro; at approximately 3:31 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 6:59 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s air conditioner.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:36 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2798 near Mineola, at approximately 9:16 a.m., in reference to burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole two pistols from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4360 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:13 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:08 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole a carton of cigarettes from the reporting party’s store. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Oak St. in Yantis, at approximately 4:30 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins, at approximately 4:33 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 4:41 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2222 near Mineola, at approximately 6:51 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1985 near Yantis, at approximately 7:01 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 7:59 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 1388 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Patten St. in Mineola; at approximately 10:49 p.m. Taylor Cummings, 31, of Mineola, was arrested for Possession of a Dangerous Drug and Possession of Marijuana.
July 5th
At 7:38 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to Yantis ISD, at approximately 9:54 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1988 near Yantis, at approximately 11:01 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Joseph Metcalfe, 34, of Ferris, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
At 11:54 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 69 near Quitman, at approximately 12:33 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies located the individuals and determined there was no disturbance.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 12:48 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole cattle from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2422 near Mineola, at approximately 1:43 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1254 near Mineola, at approximately 3:28 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2175 near Quitman, at approximately 5:18 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3859 near Mineola; at approximately 7:38 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 8:42 p.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Yantis, at approximately 11:47 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
July 6th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:50 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 7:40 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:45 a.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on CR 2399 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2260 near Mineola; at approximately 10:08 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2230 near Mineola, at approximately 10:23 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
At 2:00 p.m., horses were reported out on HWY 11 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:03 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on CR 2934 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7957 near Mineola, at approximately 2:10 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:11 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances on Loyd St. in Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2752 near Mineola, at approximately 2:20 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 5:37 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2351 near Mineola, at approximately 7:14 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a horse trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Yantis ISD, at approximately 7:27 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2260 near Mineola; at approximately 7:54 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Yantis, at approximately 9:27 p.m., in reference to a reckless drive. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Holbrook; at approximately 9:55 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3870 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:45 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Glaziner St. in Hawkins; at approximately 11:30 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 1460 near Quitman; at approximately 11:31 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
July 7th
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2260 near Mineola; at approximately 1:29 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 2230 near Mineola; at approximately 1:49 a.m. Roger Olson, 43, of Lindale, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 69 near Alba; at approximately 2:21 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:59 a.m., in reference to an alarm on a vehicle. Deputies checked the vehicle and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:46 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2260 near Mineola; at approximately 10:03 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:04 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the day.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2686 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:16 p.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3582 near Mineola, at approximately 2:40 p.m., in reference to theft of a vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, stole the reporting party’s vehicle that broke down on the side of the road.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook beach, at approximately 7:55 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Dakota Dull, 23, of Wills Point, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest Search or Transport.
At 8:26 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 1912 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1681 near Alba, at approximately 8:46 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrants service to Gaskins St. in Hawkins; at approximately 11:18 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
July 8th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3854 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:28 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. David Martinez, 27, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Lake Holbrook beach; at approximately 4:24 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1316 near Quitman; at approximately 8:15 a.m. Daniel Cathey, 38, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2260 near Mineola; at approximately 8:39 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 2771 near Mineola; at approximately 8:49 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to PR 7839 near Mineola; at approximately 9:18 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 182 near Alba; at approximately 9:34 a.m. Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Beaulah St. in Hawkins; at approximately 9:39 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Glazner St. in Hawkins; at approximately 9:47 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 312 near Winnsboro; at approximately 10:11 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 4471 near Leesburg; at approximately 10:49 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 1:35 p.m., in reference to burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Cheyenne near Quitman; at approximately 3:49 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to White Dove near Quitman; at approximately 3:55 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:47 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that occurred on HWY 154 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 6:20 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4990 near Quitman.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4919 near Quitman; at approximately 6:51 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 7:49 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
Deputies were dispatched to Holiday Village Dr. near Quitman, at approximately 8:05 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2248 near Mineola, at approximately 9:38 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
July 9th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Mineola, at approximately 9:43 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property on a grave site. This case is active.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3220 near Quitman, at approximately 12:28 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:08 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on FM 17 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins, at approximately 2:38 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Little River Bend near Quitman, at approximately 4:35 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1799 near Mineola, at approximately 4:54 p.m., in reference to burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole money from the reporting party’s residence.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:50 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:15 p.m., in reference to a possible assault. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1885 near Yantis, at approximately 11:16 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. A known actor stole a boat battery charger from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
July 10th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2900 near Mineola, at approximately 12:07 a.m., in reference to a fire. Mineola Fire Department extinguished the fire and the scene was cleared.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 515 near Yantis, at approximately 12:10 a.m. Charles Elliott, Jr., 38, of Alba, was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2195 near Quitman, at approximately 2:36 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:15 a.m., in reference to terroristic threat that occurred on CR 1895 near Yantis. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3875 near Mineola, at approximately 8:44 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4532 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:04 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole cattle from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2900 near Mineola, at approximately 12:11 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:26 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Candle Light near Hawkins, at approximately 4:56 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole a wallet and debit card from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1416 near Quitman, at approximately 5:44 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a tool box from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:52 p.m., in reference to a fire. Perryville and Winnsboro Fire Departments extinguished the fire and the incident was cleared.
At 8:40 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
At 8:59 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 9:22 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 9:46 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Between the dates of July 4 and July 10, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services and Hunt County.
Between the dates of July 4 and July 10, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators filed 5 cases with the District Attorney, obtained 1 arrest warrant and arrested the individual.
Total Jail Count – 137 inmates – 110 males and 27 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.
Glimpses of “Mary Poppins” Cast at Dress Rehearsal…A Stage Full of Shining Stars
Shining Star Productions ‘Mary Poppins’ cast Kassidy Branch as the magical nanny, shown in this scene with her young charges, Mrs. Banks and a servant in the Banks home. The teen/adult cast will appear in three shows; Friday July 20 and Saturday July 21 at 7pm also Sunday July 22 at 2pm. The youth cast (not shown) will appear in two matinee performances on Friday and Saturday July 20 and 21. The play is staged in the SSISD Auditorium inside the Hopkins County Civic Center. Tickets are $12 person at the door.
Josh Thompson as “Bert the Chimneysweep” with the Banks children, played by Micah Ray Petty and Deya Williams
Brianna Isom and Kalon Branch as Winnifred and George Banks
The actors of all ages demonstrate amazingly professional talent in singing, dancing and acrobatics, including the chimneytop “Step in Time” tap routime
Supplemental Feeding During Drought By Mario Villarino
Supplemental Feeding During Drought
When forage quality and/or quantity is affected by drought, livestock producers are usually faced with decisions about supplemental feeding. First, they must determine whether they can afford to supplement, and if so, then decide what to supplement and how to manage feeding. If the drought continues or worsens, they will also need to decide when to stop supplementing and start selling livestock.
According to Carpenter and Hart, Extension Livestock Specialists, when deciding whether or not to feed during a drought, the first question a producer should ask is, “Can I afford to meet the animal’s nutrient requirements?” rather than, “How much can I afford to spend on feed?” (and hope that whatever is in it does the job). A good place to start is with a monitoring program for animal body condition. As always, this should be a routine part of management.
To further define what specific dietary nutrients may be lacking and in turn, what kind and how much of the supplement might remedy the problem, livestock managers can use additional tools such as forage testing and fecal analysis. Results of these tests can indicate the diet quality of free-ranging animals. The goal of a supplemental feeding program is to augment a forage-based diet.
Therefore, having a proper stocking rate is critical, because even in drought situations, the majority of dry matter consumed by livestock should come from pasture forage. This typically means adjusting stocking rate to a level appropriate for forage supply, and then supplementing protein to improve diet quality and forage consumption. In planning, remember that an average 1,000-pound cow will consume 20 to 30 pounds of dry forage per day or 2 to 3 percent of her body weight. Either hay or high energy supplements may be used to extend or partially replace existing forage supplies. Note, however, that this comes at higher cost, and when more than 3 pounds of high energy supplements are used, it results in lower efficiency of feed conversion.
Therefore, this technique is probably best reserved for specific, short-term situations. Supplementing large amounts of energy in any form for long periods is usually uneconomical. Remember also that if high-energy grain supplements are chosen to compensate for short grass (probably being fed at more than 2 to 3 pounds per day), feeding frequency may affect animal performance. Feed grain supplements daily (as opposed to skipping days and increasing amounts). This will help keep acidosis problems in check and minimize the inhibitory effects of grain on digestibility of pasture forage.
As an alternative, supplements that are high in digestible fiber, such as wheat mids, soybean hulls, peanut skins, etc., can also be used to extend forage supplies. These supplements provide energy, but because they are lower in starch, they lessen undesirable effects on the digestibility of pasture forage.
What to supplement: When evaluating supplements, remember that there are no “magic bullets.” Animals will perform as long as the supplement compensates for the nutrients that are lacking in the diet. A dry cow or ewe requires a minimum of 7 percent crude protein in her diet just to keep the digestive system microbes healthy and working on forage digestion. Therefore, the first limiting nutrient in dormant or drought-stressed forage is usually protein.
When evaluating supplements, the most important factors to consider are nutrient content and price per pound of nutrient(s) in the supplement. To choose the right one for your herd, you need to not only calculate the cost per pound of supplement, but also consider the supply and quality of available forage.
For example: You are comparing two types of cubes to add crude protein to the livestock diet. One cube contains 38 percent crude protein, the other 20 percent. Which is the better buy?.
First, calculate the cost per pound of crude protein. The 38-percent cube provides 760 pounds of crude protein per ton of bulk feed; at $280 per ton, it costs $0.37 to provide a pound of protein. The 20 percent cube provides 400 pounds of actual protein per ton of bulk feed; at $210 per ton, it costs $0.53 to provide a pound of crude protein. If protein were the only concern, then the 38 percent cube would be the better buy. However, if grass is not only dormant but also in short supply, then the 20 percent cube, fed at twice the rate, would probably be a more complete feed because it would provide some extra energy as well. Note however, that this would add 30 percent to the overall cost of the supplemental feeding program.
The form of supplement—be it block, tub, cube, meal, etc.—is unimportant as long as the animal consumes enough of it to compensate for nutrients lacking in the pasture diet. If animal supplemental requirements are particularly high, some types of self-fed supplements may limit intake to a level below what is needed.
Molasses is another energy supplement that is often used to stretch forage supplies. It is convenient because it can be self-fed, and in most cases it also contains some type of protein additive. Be cautious: Some pre-formulated molasses supple- ments may use high levels of nonprotein nitrogen (NPN), such as urea, as their primary “protein” source. High NPN supplements are not drought supplements. If and when they are used, it should be in situations such as this: forage is abundant, but dormant; dietary protein requirements are low (dry mature females); and protein deficiency is only minor.
Feed management tips: Sort and feed livestock by age, body condition and production status (growing vs. mature, lactating vs. nonlactating, etc.). If reductions in stocking rates are needed, begin by culling the open cows. If numbers need to be reduced further, follow by culling lactating females in poor body condition (they probably won’t re-breed anyway).
Other feed management tips include:
- Buy and store feed in bulk. You can sometimes trim a few dollars by forward contracting.
- Feed protein supplements less often. Supplements high in natural protein may be fed as infrequently as twice or even once per week. Conversely, feed high-energy supplements daily to avoid chances of acidosis.
- Use a good 1:1 calcium-to-phosphorus mineral.
- Inject vitamin A or provide it in frequently fed supplements if it has been more than 3 to 4 months since the diet has included any green forage.
In many situations, supplementation strategies are just a best guess, unless something is known about diet quality in relation to animal requirements. A lot of that guesswork can be removed by using some of the previously discussed technologies that predict pasture diet quality. Knowing diet quality can help you evaluate supplements for their biological benefits to the animal. Livestock and feed prices will tell you if that answer is economically feasible or not. For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-885-3443
So Many Choices: Events and More By Johanna Hicks
So Many Choices!
We make decisions every day – what to wear, what to eat, how to spend our day, whether or not to answer the phone, what to watch on TV, whom to text or call, and even things we don’t think about, like where to sit, what to read (whether in the newspaper, on your phone, on your computer, on your smart watch, etc.) We literally make hundreds of choices, if not thousands, every day.
At the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, we offer so many opportunities to our community, and we want you to make the decision to take advantage of them! Below are several upcoming opportunities, and many of them are absolutely free! Call us if you would like to take part of any of these:
- Thursday, August 2: Joint Extension Leadership Workshop and County 4-H Council meeting, 6:00 p.m., Extension Office – 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs. Our theme is “Who’s in Your Bob Sled?” Our Leadership Advisory Board, Program Area Committees, Master Wellness Volunteers, Master Gardeners, 4-H leaders and Club Managers, and County 4-H Council members will meet to talk about program successes, ideas and plans for new programs, volunteer opportunities, and involving new audiences. We’ll even through in a free meal and a little fun! Our County 4-H Council kids will discuss the 4-H Achievement, 4-H enrollment for the 2018/2019 4-H year, club meetings, and One Day 4-H ideas. If you would like to serve on one of our Extension Committees, give us a call! We’d love to meet you!
- Tuesday, August 7: Judges’ Training for Fairs, Festivals, and Events will take place at the ROC, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This session will cover judging woodworking, food preservation, baked goods, and art. Lunch and cooking demonstrations will also be provided. Cost is $25. Pre-registration is required. Contact our Extension Office for registration information – 903-885-3443. Individuals who take this training will be added to the list of qualified judges for distribution to County Extension Offices, so you might be called upon to help serve as a judge in other counties. Our current trained judges indicate that they really enjoy judging and seeing the variety of entries! We are partnering with Rains, Wood, and Hunt Counties to bring this training to Sulphur Springs, so please take advantage of it. Don’t delay, though, because we must have an accurate head count for lunch!
- Friday, August 10: County-wide Back-to-School Fair, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Hopkins County Civic Center. Visit exhibitors from all across the area! Games, food, prizes, and great information will be provided, as well as immunizations, haircuts, and dental checks. Pre-qualified students will also receive school supplies (must apply through CAN Help). Be sure to visit the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension exhibit and the Hopkins County 4-H booth!
- Saturday, August 18: Our 4-H members who are interested in the Foods & Nutrition Project will meet at 10:00 a.m. at League Street Church of Christ to prepare desserts for the Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet. Ingredients and recipes will be provided, and any 4-H member is welcome to come assist!
- Saturday, August 18: Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet, 6:00 p.m., League Street Church of Christ. This is a ticketed event and tickets must be picked up at the Extension Office by August 14. Tickets are $2.00 to help defray the cost of the banquet. 4-H members and leaders will be recognized for their accomplishments during the 2017/2018 4-H year, and a great speaker is lined up! Call 903-885-3443 for more information.
- Friday, August 24: The Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteers, Family & Community Health Committee, and the Special Events Committee will meet at 12:00 noon for a planning meeting to discuss upcoming events, including the Hopkins County Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest, Cooking Well with Diabetes Series, annual Christmas Joys holiday program, and other events. Lunch will be provided.
- Saturday, August 25: Twogether in Texas Marriage Education workshop – 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Extension Office. This free workshop will include marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals and dreams. Engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. The workshop is free of charge, but couples must pre-register by calling 903-885-3443. Lunch will be provided.
- Tuesday, August 27: Second session of Volunteer Training for Fairs, Festivals, and Events, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the ROC. This session will cover judging horticulture, quilts, fiber arts, home accessories, and photography. Cost is $25, lunch included. Must pre-register!!
- Saturday, September 8: 4-H Foods Fun Day, 1:00 p.m., Extension Office. This will be a hands-on workshop for 4-H members interested in the Foods & Nutrition project. Great gift-giving ideas included!!
- Mondays and Thursdays, September 10, 13, 17, and 20: Cooking Well with Diabetes series, 1:30 p.m., repeated at 6:00 p.m. (pick the time that works best for you!) Cost: $25. Topics include carbohydrate foods, Double-please side dishes (decreasing sodium, increasing fiber), Making Foods with Fat Better for you, and Celebrating Sensibly with Diabetes. Please call to sign up. Registration form will be mailed to you.
That’s probably enough opportunities for now! As you can see, your Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office always has something going on – something for everyone!
Closing Thought
Self-trust is the first secret of success – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
903-439-4909 – Fax
[email protected]
NETBIO Awards College Scholarships
Buyers, sellers and visitors attending the July 18 Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) cattle sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction had the opportunity to witness the presentation of four $1,000 college scholarships awarded to students majoring in agriculture.
NETBIO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS These young college students, all majoring in agriculture science or economics, received the four Jim Jacobs college scholarships presented each year by the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization. The $1,000 scholarships went to (from left) Kelley Smith of Wylie, A&M-Commerce sophomore; Hannah Wilson of Bagwell, A&M University College of Medicine; Brendan Andrews of Como, Blinn College sophomore; and Carson Hicks of Sulphur Springs, A&M-Commerce sophomore.
The scholarships are given in the name of Jim Jacobs who was one of the organizers of NETBIO and served as director until his death. NETBIO was organized in 1998 to promote pre-conditioned stocker and feeder calf production and to hold sales offering producers the opportunity to sell their cattle in truckload lots. The sales are held seven times a year.
NETBIO CEO Dwyatt Bell presented the scholarships and introduced the recipients to the livestock sale audience.
Receiving the four scholarships were Hannah Wilson of Bagwell, a student Texas A&M University College of Medicine; Brynden Andrews of Como, a sophomore animal science major at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Also, Carson Hicks of Sulphur Springs who is a student at Texas A&M University-Commerce seeking a master’s degree in agricultural science. Hicks has been a customer of the NETBIO Pre-conditioned Calf and Yearling sale for several years. The final recipient of the Jim Jacobs Scholarship is Kelley Smith of Wylie, a sophomore at A&M University-Commerce where she is majoring in Agribusiness.
NETBIO awards these scholarships each year to young students from the Northeast Texas area that are interested in completing their degrees and returning to the area to practice their agriculture-related trades.
“We are proud of our young people and glad that through these scholarships, NETBIO can help them attain their dream,” said Bell.
Over 6,000 Head of Cattle Sold at July NETBIO Sale
Despite the extremely hot weather, the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s (NETBIO) pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale set a new record for the July sale.
Consigners shipped 6,356 head of cattle to the sale. A total of 31 buyers purchased the cattle — some of them on the Internet.
QUALITY CATTLE These are some of the quality pre-conditioned cattle that sold at the NETBIO sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction.
“The sale was very good, especially considering the 100-degree-plus temperature,” said Sulphur Springs Livestock co-owner and NETBIO board member David Fowler. “The cattle held up very good under all the heat. The workers here at the sale barn did a great job of taking care of the livestock.”
These pre-conditioned cattle offered by the 283 NETBIO-member sellers sold well, averaging over $879 per head.
“I think the shippers were pleased with the results of the sale, said Fowler. He added that a large number of the cattle were purchased to go to feed yards in Texas and adjoining states.
“The producers who sell cattle at the NETBIO sale do a great job of pre-conditioning their calves and yearlings and getting them ready for the sale,” Fowler said. “That is why buyers want these cattle and come back for nearly every sale.”
Three more NEBIO Pre-conditioned Calf and Yearling Sales are scheduled this year. The next sale will be held on Wednesday, September 19. Weaning deadline for calves entering the sale is August 5. The last date for booster shots is August 20.
Another sale will be held on October 17, with weaning deadline on Sept. 2 and booster shot deadline Sept. 17
The final sale of the year is the anniversary sale, slated for November 14. Producers need to wean those calves by Sept. 30 and give the final booster shot by Oct. 15.
That sale includes a BBQ lunch with all the trimmings . All the sales are held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission and begin at 1 p.m.
Catch These Local Rising Country Stars at “The Road Ahead” Concert July 28
Hanah Moore and Hailee Nixon are sisters, raised since babyhood by their Winnsboro grandparents Joyce and the late Kenneth Nixon. Now, eighteen years and thousands of miles later, the duo is about to launch a country music career on the always uncertain road ahead. Here is the story of Hanah and Hailee.
Very early in life, relates Joyce, natural talents came to the surface in the toddlers, especially in singing and dancing. The sisters loved to perform and they sang at church and at Winnsboro events as “Two Hearts Plus” sometimes with younger brother Christopher. By middle school age, they were coming into their own tastes in country music, expressing themselves through writing songs. This led them to learn to play guitar so they could be more mobile and self-sufficient. From the first, Hanah played acoustic rhythm and Hailee picked up the bass, and with Grandpa Bill on the drums, they formed a family band which they named “Scatterproof”. Additionally, both girls have been standouts in school band as horn players. Now as Hanah starts college at Ouachita Baptist University in Fall 2018 and Hailee enters her Junior year at Winnsboro High School, they are determined to remain scatterproof despite the 3-hour distance between them. Bookings for the duo already include numerous weekend events through the Fall and Winter of 2018/2019. Also, their first studio-recorded sampling of original songs is about to be released. That release date coincides with their first major concert and showcase, “The Road Ahead” at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium at 6:30 pm on Saturday July 28. Tickets are $12, available through the GMA and at the door. For the 4-hour talent extravaganza, Hanah and Hailee have invited Josh Davis, Fiddlin Jack Phillips, Josh Knight and Eric Vasquez, all from NE Texas and Landry and Company from the Shreveport area.
Hanah, Hailee and Nana Joyce Nixon
This Fall, Hanah and Hailee are nominated again in Vocalist and Duo categories at The Josie Music Awards at Dollywood and in the Rising Star and Duo categories at the Texas Country Music Awards to be held in Ft Worth. Back in June, they got to sing at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville during the CMA week and won second place at a “Jim Reeves” songwriting contest in Texas. On August 11, they will compete in not one but two singing contests in one day, in Carthage and in Palestine, Texas. And with over 50 playing gigs across NE Texas during 2017, their Nana has logged hundreds if not thousands of miles as chauffeur, manager, booking agent, publisher, wardrober and roadie for a family ready for the “road ahead’.
Special Crimes Unit Purchase of Meth Leads to Arrest
Jordan Lee Chaney
Wednesday afternoon Jordan Lee Chaney, 22, was arrested at his residence on Fisher Street on a warrant for Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram, a State Jail Felony.
During an investigation by Special Crimes Unit, Chaney had sold less than 1-gram of methamphetamine on July 2nd of this year.
Chaney is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $25,000 bond.
