Two Buys, Two Dates, One Arrest
May 22, 2018 – Two separate purchases of methamphetamine on two separate dates led to warrants for the arrest of Jackson Blaze Gilreath, 22, of Sulphur Springs. The purchases of approximately 2.6 grams of meth from Gilreath were made by the Special Crimes Unit.
Jackson Blaze Gilreath
Gilreath was arrested at Clayton Homes Monday at 2:12 p.m. by officers of the SCU.
He is in Hopkins County Jail charged with one count of Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams, Felony 2, and Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram, a state jail felony. He is being held on bonds totaling $40,000.
Capacity Attendance at Annual Reilly Springs Cemetery Memorial Day
More than 200 persons were present for Reilly Springs Cemetery Memorial Day services on the third Sunday in May at the quaint community where flags still fly and families still worship. Services were conducted in the sanctuary of the former Reilly Springs Methodist Church by members of the cemetery Board of Directors. Ted Boggs led the opening prayer, music and memories were presented by Bill Owens, Tonya Miller Ross brought the children up for a song, and Kim Morton and Rebel Roed presented roses to families. Among the oldest men and women were Warren King and Artie Mae Bailey, and the largest group was the Mary Koon family. Persons traveling the farthest came from Denver and Chicago. A stirring message was given by Pastor Lester Harper of the Reilly Springs Baptist Church. Afterward, attendees made their way across to the Reilly Springs Community Center where tables were spread with all kinds of foods and homemade desserts . The cemetery and public buildings in Reilly Springs are within walking distance of each other, along on a shady tree-lined lane.
Reilly Springs Baptist Church pastor Lester Harper presented the message
Artie Mae Bailey was among the oldest women attending
The former Reilly Springs Schoolhouse is now a community center and houses a monthly Jamboree. The Baptist Church, located next door to the south, has an active congregation. The former Methodist church building across the way is now privately owned, and owners Terry and Leslie McCullough have preserved the sanctuary for community needs and use. The Reilly Springs Cemetery was established in 1863. The brick fence around the cemetery was commissioned by Finis Attlesee and built by Ted Boggs during the 1980’s. Much of the early history of the Reilly Springs Community placed on the site of Texas State Historical Association was contributed by the late local historian Florene Chapman Adams.
Bill Owens was among those enjoying the covered dish lunch Wanda Vanginault Alkire found a photo of her mother Ina Bryant Vanginault and best friend Reba Ponder in the Community Center’s photo display
Mickey Ledbetter and Ted Boggs, longtime residents of Reilly Springs
Today is Primary Runoff Election Day
This is Primary Runoff Election Day in Texas. In Hopkins County, voting places have been consolidated for this election. There are four polling places, open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., in the city of Sulphur Springs and one in Precinct 2 that will accommodate voters include the Lutheran Church on Texas Street, the Courthouse downtown, Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Fuller Street, and League Street Church of Christ and Como-Pickton School on Highway 11 E.
Republicans are voting for nominees for Hopkins County Treasurer and Commissioner Precinct 2. Since there are not Democrat challengers, those who receive the nomination will be the only ones for those offices on the ballot in November. Democrats are voting in state runoff races only. Hopkins County registered voters, qualified to vote in the runoff election, may cast ballots at any of the voting places today.
KSST will report vote totals on local races tonight after the polls close and votes are counted.
Ward Sentenced to 10 Years Monday
In a trial before Eighth Judicial District Court Monday afternoon, William Hunter Ward was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
William Hunter Ward
The trial before the court was on a Motion to Revoke for an offense that occurred on March 26, 2012. Ward had been indicted and convicted of Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone, Felony 3. He has been arrested several times between 2013 and May, 1st of this year, when he was arrested, again, for VOP.
SSHS Commencement Ceremony Moved to Civic Center Arena
According to a Press Release from the Office of Rusty Hardin, Assistant Superintendent for Sulphur Springs Independent School District, graduation for the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2018 has been moved to the Civic Center Arena this Friday, May 25th, due to the weather forecast of possible rain. Doors will open at 7:00 pm and the Commencement Ceremony will start at 8:00 pm.
Practice for graduating seniors is that morning at 9:00 am.
Local Emergency Planning
Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Hopkins County Emergency Planning and the County Fire Department will host a Local Emergency Planning event conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, the U. S. Department of Labor/OSHA, and U. S. EPA Region 6. The event will take place at the Hopkins County Civic Center, 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Representatives from counties,cities, and municipal entities in the Northeast Texas/Ark-Tex Council of Governments region will be present to update information on emergency planning. The vent will feature various speakers and workshops.
According to Andy Endsley, the last time the county hosted this event, over 100 individuals participated.
Winnsboro Police Department Report May 14-20, 2018
Two arrests, one non-injury accident, 100 calls for service, along with 28 citations issued and 42 warnings written filled the seven day May 14-20, 2018 Winnsboro Police Department report period.
Alan Hanson, 33, of Winnsboro was arrested May 16th on a Violation of Parole, Wood County Warrant.
Krystal Crouch, 38, of Winnsboro, was arrested May 17th on Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram charges.
The Winnsboro Police responded to a minor three vehicle accident in the 200 block of W. Coke Road May 14th.
Dallas Man Arrested for Drugs When Deputy Responds to Possible Assault
A Hopkins County Deputy responded to a possible assault in the 1500 block of Shannon Road Sunday evening. When the deputy arrived, he ensured the individuals were separated and asked Joshua Kenney Mandell, 33, of Dallas, to empty his pockets. A baggie containing a clear chrystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine fell from his left pocket. He also removed a black container from the same pocket. A search of the container revealed another baggie containing a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine. A K9 officer performed an open air sniff of Mandell’s vehicle and the K9 gave a positive alert on the vehicle. A pill bottle with Mandell’s name on it was found. However, inside the bottle was a baggie containing a white powder like substance believed to be cocaine and a baggie containing possible meth.
Mandell is in Hopkins County Jail held on two charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram.
Drug Arrest Made at Coleman Park
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.
