Murder Trial to Begin Tuesday in Eighth Judicial District Court
A jury is being picked Monday, November 5, 2018 and the trial is expected to begin Tuesday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court. Aaron Tyler Crum, 26, of Sulphur Springs is being tried for the Felony 1 Murder of Joshua Paul Cowling at a residence on Pampa Street in February of this year.
Crum has been in Hopkins County Jail since his February 24th arrest even though his bond was reduced from $1-million to $250,000. He was indicted in May for the Felony 1 Murder. Crum is being represented by former District Attorney Martin Braddy.
At what was described by Sulphur Springs Police as an all-night get together on Pampa Street, an altercation led to the shooting death of Cowling, 38. Arrested at the scene of the incident was Crum. SSPD responded to a call on Pampa Street around 4:16 a.m. Saturday morning Cowling was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer.
“An Evening With Mark Twain” on Nov. 10 to be a Fundraiser for the Seniors Center Building Fund
Hopkins County resident Larry V. Davis was born near Fairlee, Texas and educated at Boles Home. During high school, he traveled the country with the Boles Home Choir as a singer and public speaker. His adult career spanned from work in radio to writer to stockbroker to goat rancher. As a sideline, he developed the Mark Twain character when he was a young adult and has spent over 50 years presenting Twain’s iconic wisdom to audiences everywhere. He will appear in the Greenville Concert Series on January 18, 2019. Now that the published author has returned “home” to western Hopkins County, he often donates his talent to worthy causes like fundraising for the Sulphur Springs Seniors Center Building Fund. Please attend the presentation by donation on Saturday November 10 at 7 pm and enjoy an amusing, historical, heartwarming program as L.V. Davis becomes “Mark Twain”.
Man Arrested On Warrant and for Attempting to Selling Salt as a Controlled Substance
As Sulphur Springs Police served a warrant for the arrest of James Jerome Rusheon, 47, of Sulphur Springs, they also arrested a Princeton woman, 33-year old Caitlyn Janelle Pope. The arrest took place in the Walmart Parking Lot Saturday afternoon.
Rusheon was located by SSPD on the parking lot while he was attempting to sell Pope 12.85-grams of a substance. He claimed the substance was salt but he was trying to sell it as methamphetamine. He did have 0.62-grams of meth on his person.
Pope was with Rusheon when officers sought to arrest him. Although the substance she was being sold was salt, she did have methamphetamine in her wallet.
Rusheon is in Hopkins County Jail on warrants charged with Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams, a Felony 1; and for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram, and Unlawful Deliver Manufacture with Intent Simulated Controlled Substance.
Pope is in Hopkins County Jail for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram and Unlawful Delivery Manufacture with Intent Simulated Controlled Substance.
Local Man Arrested for Assault Public Servant
A disturbance in the 1500 block of East Industrial drew the attention of Sulphur Springs Police. The son of Ronnie Anthony Jones, 55, told officers that Jones had verbally threatened to kill him. Jones was verbally argumentative with police as well. Jones attempted to release an aggressive dog on officers as they attempted to take him into custody.
Police deployed a Taser but did not deter Jones from his hostilities. As the officer took Jones to the ground, Jones struck the officer in the face with a closed fist causing pain to the officer. Officers finally were able to control Jones. An injury to Jones caused by the altercation was medically cleared before Jones was placed in Hopkins County Jail.
Jones is charged with a third degree felony of Assault Public Servant and with two misdemeanors—Assault by Threat Family Violence and Resisting Arrest.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Winnsboro Police Department October 29-November 4, 2018
Winnsboro Police arrested three, responded to two non-injury accidents, responded to 168 calls for service, issued 56 citations, and wrote 50 warnings during the report period, October 29-November 4, 2018.
Melinda Garrett, 50, of Leesburg, was arrested October 30th on a Winnsboro Municipal Warrant.
Jeremy Crouch, 36, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 4th on a Franklin County Warrant.
Brittney Wade, 27, of Gilmer was arrested November 4th on a Winnsboro Municipal Warrant.
A two vehicle accident October 29th at Cedar and Walnut Streets and a two vehicle November 2nd in the 200 block of East Coke Road. No injuries were reported in either accident.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 24-30, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report, October 24-30, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 1; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischief’s: 0; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 4; Suspicious Vehicles: 8; Suspicious Persons: 6; Alarms: 5; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 3; Scams: Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 22; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 10; Assaults: 2; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 0; Noise Complaints: 3; Disputes: 6; Arrest/Warrant Services: 2; Reckless Drivers: 4; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 0; Shots Fired: 2; Other: Traffic Stop (1) Drug Offense (1)
October 24th
At 1:03 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 2:37 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 852 near Winnsboro; at approximately 6:37 a.m. Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.
At 8:10 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:16 a.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 4560 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 5:04 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole a gallon of tea from the reporting party’s store. The actor was located and issued a citation.
At 5:10 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:20 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 PR 8563 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:19 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2140 near Quitman, at approximately 10:41 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2275 near Mineola, at approximately 11:13 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 11:25 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
October 25th
At 3:05 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3440 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:31 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a trailer and an ATV from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1970 near Yantis, at approximately 8:40 a.m., in reference to a theft. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 8:51 a.m., cows were reported out on R 4940 near Quitman.
At 9:48 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
At 9:56 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Yantis.
At 10:07 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:59 a.m., in reference to theft that occurred on CR 3425 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2140 near Quitman; at approximately 11:39 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Yantis, at approximately 2:32 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a boat from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1336 near Quitman, at approximately 5:45 p.m., in reference to a dispute. An individual was transported to the hospital by EMS and the scene was cleared.
At 6:31 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 14 near Hawkins; at approximately 9:18 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 9:35 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 10:04 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 10:22 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4150 near Quitman.
October 26th
At 4:55 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2632 near Mineola, at approximately 7:02 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 8:33 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:24 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 11:29 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1210 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7908 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:41 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 11:49 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
At 12:32 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2210 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1700 near Yantis, at approximately 4:37 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 7:54 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2336 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 9:31 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2840 near Mineola, at approximately 11:39 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:48 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
October 27th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Lake Hawkins point; at approximately 1:37 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4700 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:34 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1254 near Mineola, at approximately 2:53 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 3:22 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2351 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3230 near Quitman, at approximately 9:28 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 9:48 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 1647 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3495 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:44 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 55, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:30 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1835 near Yantis, at approximately 5:51 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Alba Golden School, at approximately 6:34 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies determined the alarm was an accident and the incident was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:36 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:07 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:33 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2140 near Quitman, at approximately 9:36 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Deputies were dispatched to Holly Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 9:52 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 11:12 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1600 near Alba, at approximately 11:14 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies advised the individuals to lower the volume of the music and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 11:37 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
October 28th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 12:14 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 12:57 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 2911 near Hawkins.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3281 near Quitman, at approximately 3:20 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3832 near Hawkins; at approximately 3:22 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and it was towed by Joes Wrecker.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 2088 near Winnsboro; at approximately 9:37 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2546 near Mineola, at approximately 12:44 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 2:23 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the day.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2275 near Mineola, at approximately 3:03 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
At 6:53 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1336 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3450 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:49 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Kevin Erwin, 41, of Winona, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:39 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 10:36 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the scene.
October 29th
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 11 near Winnsboro; at approximately 12:08 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 1:23 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
At 2:03 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 11 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 4:25 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:37 a.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on HWY 154 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2330 near Mineola, at approximately 12:36 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 1:19 p.m., in reference to an assault. This case is active.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:46 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on FM 2869 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1960 near Yantis, at approximately 3:27 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:51 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that occurred on CR 3494 near Hawkins. This case is active.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:52 p.m., in reference to drug offenses. Jarvis Security found several narcotics on the property. This case is forwarded to investigators.
October 30th
At 1:13 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4530 near Winnsboro.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 1214 near Quitman; at approximately 2:52 a.m. Tyler Huff, 23, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
At 8:35 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1418 near Quitman, at approximately 9:19 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
At 9:45 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4890 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:25 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the individual.
At 3:21 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2311 near Mineola, at approximately 4:11 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 6:04 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.
At 6:24 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 69 near Como; at approximately 8:00 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 8:15 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Wigley St. in Mineola; at approximately 8:33 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:52 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that occurred on HWY 80 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4200 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:13 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.
Between the dates of October 24 and October 30, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services and Police Departments.
Total Jail Count –123 inmates – 95 males and 28 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.
TxDOT Urges Texas Drivers to End the Streak of Daily Death on Roadways
AUSTIN – Not all anniversaries are happy and Nov. 7 is one of the saddest of all. Since Nov. 7, 2000, at least one person has died on Texas roadways every single day. In an effort to end this deadly 18-year milestone, the Texas Department of Transportation, through its #EndTheStreakTX campaign, reminds drivers it’s a shared responsibility among roadway users and engineers to keep our roads safe.
“We all have the power to end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways,” said Texas Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan. “Don’t drink and drive; put away the cell phone; buckle up; and obey traffic laws. Be the driver you would want next to you, in front of you or behind you. Together, we can end the streak.”
“It’s heartbreaking to know that every day for the past 18 years someone has lost a spouse, child, friend or neighbor on our state’s roadways,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “Ending this deadly daily streak is a shared responsibility. We will continue to engineer our roads to be more forgiving of drivers’ errors, but we all must work toward ending such preventable contributing factors as distracted driving, speeding and drunk driving. Let’s make it a priority to be safe, focused and responsible behind the wheel. Let’s end the streak.”
To help raise awareness of this tragic, daily statistic, TxDOT is asking people to share personal stories of loved ones lost in car crashes on their social media pages using photo and video testimonials with the hashtag, #EndTheStreakTX. The agency also will be posting startling statistics for the public to repost on social media outlets to help share this important message.
Since Nov. 7, 2000, fatalities resulting from vehicle crashes on Texas roadways have numbered more than 66,000. The leading causes of fatalities continue to be failure to stay in one lane, alcohol and speed. To decrease the chances of roadway crashes and fatalities, TxDOT reminds drivers to:
- Buckle seatbelts – all passengers need to be buckled
- Pay attention – put phone away and avoid distractions
- Never drink and drive – drunk driving kills; get a sober ride home
- Drive the speed limit – obey speed limits and drive slower when weather conditions warrant
Halloween Costume Winners at Seniors Center Party
November 5, 2018 – The Halloween Costume Contest at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center revealed some great artistic talent! The “Great Pumpkin” masquerade was held during daytime hours on October 31, 2018. The winners are pictured here…see if you can pick them out!
According to Center Director Karon Weatherman, the Costume Contest Winners were:
Funniest: Al and Hillis Bass, Charlie Brown and Lucy
Scariest: Betty Holden, Dead Diva
Most Original: Carolyn Wetherby, Woodstock
Best All Around: Shirley Brock and Bob Griffin, Jail Bird and Officer Bob
Dinner Bell Menu For November 7, 2018
Dinner Bell November 7, 2018
Community Partner:
Wendy’s
Menu:
Chili
Chicken Nuggets
Cornbread Muffins
Winter Fruit Salad
Are You Kidding Me Cake
Mandarin Orange Dessert (a no added sugar dessert)
It is cooler, just perfect for a bowl of red! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Won”t you come join us for food and fellowship?
Significant Weather Advisory for Hopkins and Rains Counties; Strong Winds Possible Around 11 p.m. Saturday
Significant weather advisory for Hopkins, Rains and Van Zandt Counties. At 10:33 p.m. Doppler Radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm along a line extending from near Greenville to Kaufman to Hillsboro with movement east at 40 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms. Lightning is also a hazard.
