Carter Blood Care Needs Donations in N E Texas Region
Why are donations of all types of blood needed more during the summer and vacation months? Let’s find out!
Lanie Wright, a consultant with Carter Blood Care in the Tyler Regional office, visited on the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay to talk about the importance of giving donations of blood, especially during the summer months. Lanie stressed that while the need for blood increases during the vacation and holiday periods due to accidents on the roadways and elsewhere, the volume of blood donations actually goes down in the summer due to vacations and school being out for high school and college students. Students age 16 and older provide about 30% of blood donations on the average, according to Carter Blood Care.
All types of blood…O Positive and Negative, B Positive and Negative, A and AB…are in demand all the time. Donations of type O Negative are especially sought as this blood type can be utilized by persons with any type of blood, and by emergency victims whose blood type may not be known.
Fighting the disease of cancer takes a lot of blood too. “Cancer doesn’t take a break” for children and adults in hospitals across our region in need of healthy blood.
The average daily need of Carter Blood Care’s Northeast Texas Region requires 1,000 donors per day. Often, they reach that goal, and stores of blood and platelets are usually ample. Frequently, up to five blood drives per day are conducted in the Tyler region alone. Just one unit of blood can save three persons. However, Carter Blood Care wants to remind you that your “gift of life” is more than that. You are asked to “give for life” which means donate blood often. Healthy donors can give a unit of blood every 56 days, and “avid donors” do just that.
Recently, a “Battle of the Badges” took place, a friendly competition between first responders and City of Sulphur Springs employees. This contest yeilded 44 units of blood, collected at the Carter Blood Care mobile unit on the Jay Hodge Chevrolet dealership lot. Lanie gives us a “thumbs up” for the generosity of the local donors. To find out more about donating blood or scheduling a blood drive, go to carterbloodcare.org.
Cumby Officer Arrests Two Dallas Men for Drugs, Theft of Firearm
Multiple times Cumby Police Sergeant Ray Embro warned the passenger of a 2016 Hyundai Accent to not reach under the passenger seat for anything after the driver of the vehicle told the passenger to give the officer the marijuana. Sgt. Embro had made a traffic stop for speeding on I-30 but smelled a strong odor of marijuana and both passengers appeared nervous. The driver of the auto, Jonathan Daniel Padilla, 22, of Dallas, told passenger Jason Reyna, 19 of Mesquite, admitted to smoking marijuana; however, the action of reaching under the seat cause concern for Sgt. Embro.
Both men were asked to exit the vehicle and a probable cause search revealed a loaded Smith & Wesson .38 and a Taurus 9-mm pistol that was loaded and one in the chamber, according to Embro’s report. Both fire arms along with a plastic bag of green leafy substance believed to be marijuana were found under the passenger’s seat. The Taurus was confirmed to be stolen out of Mesquite. A large amount of methamphetamine was found in a plastic bag behind the glove compartment of the vehicle. Marijuana and five Xanax pills were also found on Reyna.
Both men are in Hopkins County jail charged with Theft of Firearm and Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 400-grams. . Padilla was also charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.
Downtown Satisfaction Survey: Results
Most respondents report living inside the city limits.
26% of respondents report their age in the 30’s.
67% or respondents agree, with only 14% disagreeing. 19% are on the fence.
Respondents could endorse each option. Slightly less family friendly trend for the Dining District.
Respondents could endorse each option. A more family friendly trend for the Celebration Plaza.
Respondents clearly feel no change in needed, alcohol sales in the Dining District should continue.
Respondents clearly feel no change in needed, street closing for parades, car shows, concerts and other events should continue.
The question regarding the Downtown Square was poorly written. It was overly confusing and has been excluded. The ‘priority’ portion of the survey was added later, this is the cause for the discrepancy in the number of respondents.
Respondents want more parking. Most comments point to Main Street.
Respondents want wider street. Most comments point to Main street.
Respondents support a curfew. When compared with the age question at the beginning of the survey, it appear that juveniles may not have taken the survey, and may be under represented in these results.
Some support for a Food Truck Weekend.
A parking garage not a priority for respondents. Several factors may affect this: location, cost, practicality, etc
Dogs clearly did not take this survey.
Respondents do not support an additional fountain.
Within the downtown area, no support for additional splash areas.
Respondents show moderate support for more family activities.
Respondents show strong support for kid friendly activities.
Conditions do not yet warrant traffic direction.
Respondents feel that adult supervision of children is the top priority. No other issue presented in the survey received as many comments, and not even parking received more 5 rating.
LadyCat Volleyball Camp Moved to Middle School Gym
LadyCat Volleyball camp set for Monday through Wednesday, June 25-27, has been moved to the Sulphur Springs Middle School gym. The move is necessitated by the ceiling work in the high school gym.
Fourth through seventh grade camp is 9 a.m. until noon. Eighth and Ninth grade camp is 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Cost for Volleyball camp is $50.00.
Contested Sentencing Hearing Begins Wednesday in Eighth Judicial District Court
A contested sentencing hearing gets underway Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. in Eighth Judicial District Court. Victoria Grace Brawley, 26, of Azle, who has pled guilty in May to three indictments for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon faces a range of punishment from probation to 20 years in each case. Sentences are expected to run concurrent if she is sentenced to prison.
Brawley has remained in jail since her arrest on December 18, 2017. She was arrested for Intoxication Assault following her involvement as a driver in a two vehicle accident that injured three adults and one child. She told a DPS Trooper that she was driving the Crown Vic that crashed into a minivan. The trooper detected the odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her person at the scene of the accident. The trooper also noted her slurred speech and difficulty maintaining her balance. She refused to provide a breath sample and a blood warrant was obtained. All three adults in the van were transported via helicopter to metroplex hospitals with incapacitating injuries.
According to her defense attorney, Martin Braddy, Brawley has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for her entire life. Her family was supportive as evidenced in the presence of over 10 family members in the courtroom as she pled to the charges.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 30-June 5, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 30, 2018 to June 5, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 11; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 1; Criminal Mischief: 1; Inquests: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 4; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 6; Alarms: 12; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 3; Scams: 2; Frauds: 3; Abandoned Vehicles: 2; Cows Out: 17; Horses Out: 0; Welfare Checks: 3; Assaults: 0; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 0; Noise Complaints: 1; Disputes: 4; Arrest/Warrant Services: 4; Reckless Drivers: 3; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 0; Shots Fired: 1 Other: Disorderly Conduct (1); Identity Theft (1)
Daily Activity:
May 30th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1558 near Alba, at approximately 2:43 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1695 near Alba, at approximately 7:52 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Woodside Lane near Hawkins, at approximately 9:00 a.m., in reference to theft. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:15 a.m., in reference to identity theft that occurred on CR 1616 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1170 near Quitman; at approximately 3:18 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and it was towed by Wyatt’s.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:46 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on FM 852 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 779 near Mineola; at approximately 5:57 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 4890 near Quitman; at approximately 8:19 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2088 near Winnsboro; at approximately 9:49 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
May 31st
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1170 near Quitman; at approximately 12:44 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Winnsboro St. in Quitman; at approximately 8:30 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1605 near Alba, at approximately 12:01 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:13 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 54, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:51 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3269 near Mineola, at approximately 2:07 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3495 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:25 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 80, was found deceased in her residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3812 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:22 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4847 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:27 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, the individuals turned their music off.
At 8:27 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Alba, at approximately 8:28 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:59 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Ricky White, 49, of Quitman, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2724 near Mineola, at approximately 9:39 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
June 1st
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5228 near Quitman, at approximately 1:16 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:23 a.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on CR 3118 near Quitman. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2465 near Mineola; at approximately 9:04 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Cheyenne near Quitman, at approximately 10:23 a.m., in reference to harassment. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Raton Pass near Hawkins, at approximately 10:35 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. The reporting party only wished for this to be documented.
Deputies were dispatched to Blue Moon Ranch near Hawkins, at approximately 12:41 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued Criminal Trespass Warnings and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:39 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3875 near Mineola, at approximately 2:51 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 2:54 p.m., in reference to a scam. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 4:34 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1555 near Alba, at approximately 5:40 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Kevin Standridge, 57, of Longview, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury of Family/Household Member – Impede Breathing/Circulation.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2377 near Alba, at approximately 6:07 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 7:32 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:03 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any individuals.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2112 near Quitman, at approximately 8:14 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2954 near Alba, at approximately 8:27 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1804 near Mineola, at approximately 8:30 p.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.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4275 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:20 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:52 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on FM 1799 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
June 2nd
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:49 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Heriberto Gonzalez, 30, of Tyler, was arrested for No Drivers License.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Alba, at approximately 4:24 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 7:12 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2260 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1689 near Alba, at approximately 2:19 p.m., in reference to a theft. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the reporting party.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2310 near Mineola, at approximately 4:37 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s mailbox.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4596 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:14 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6662 near Mineola, at approximately 5:22 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Holiday Village Dr. near Quitman, at approximately 6:37 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins point, at approximately 7:00 p.m., in reference to disorderly conduct. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any individuals.
At 7:11 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1418 near Quitman, at approximately 7:40 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a paddle boat from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook beach, at approximately 7:58 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2749 near Mineola, at approximately 9:04 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 10:36 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4255 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 11:24 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
June 3rd
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2140 near Quitman, at approximately 8:17 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:24 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
At 9:16 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 37 near Winnsboro; at approximately 9:44 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:53 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies determined this incident to be a civil matter and it was cleared.
At 1:43 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1813 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3540 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:24 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Carly Loughmiller, 17, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 4:21 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 4:41 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil matter.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3900 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:57 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2220 near Mineola, at approximately 8:25 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individuals with the firearm and determined they were shooting in a safe direction.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Alba, at approximately 8:47 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole money from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
June 4th
At 6:52 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 1801 near Mineola.
At 8:34 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
At 9:57 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
At 11:44 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:13 p.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on CR 1970 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 1:16 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 1643 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:59 p.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle on FM 778 near Quitman. Deputies advised the reporting party extra patrol would be provided.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 3:13 p.m. Catherine Loven, 58, of Hawkins, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1912 near Yantis; at approximately 3:33 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
At 4:14 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2260 near Mineola.
At 5:37 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
At 5:38 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3230 near Quitman.
At 5:39 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 182 near Alba.
At 6:16 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3230 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook beach, at approximately 7:51 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:16 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that occurred on CR 1843 near Yantis.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 4858 near Quitman; at approximately 10:46 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
June 5th
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2124 near Quitman; at approximately 6:54 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 4627 near Winnsboro; at approximately 7:56 a.m. Darrell King, 42, of Winnsboro, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
At 8:22 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 1254 near Mineola.
At 9:15 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1995 near Yantis, at approximately 10:40 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2752 near Mineola, at approximately 11:22 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4165 near Quitman, at approximately 12:49 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:51 p.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on CR 3420 near Hawkins. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s credit/debit card without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 2:36 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 2:42 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Tyler Huff, 22, of Quitman, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 49 near Mineola; at approximately 2:49 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to Walnut St. in Yantis, at approximately 4:58 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 9:35 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 11:32 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Between the dates of May 30 and June 5, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments, Child Protective Services, Emergency Medical Services and Hopkins County.
Total Jail Count – 123 inmates – 100 males and 23 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.
Man Dies While Being Booked Into Hopkins County Jail
Texas Rangers are investigating the death of a Dallas man pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 19, 2018. The man had been arrested for narcotics and money laundering following a traffic stop on I-30. According to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s office, the man had been very cooperative during the stop and arrest.
Sheriff Lewis Tatum stated there had been no confrontation at any time during the arrest and book-in. During book-in, the man began to show signs of illness and EMS was called. CPR was given and the man in route to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital when he died.
The name of the man has not been released pending notification of his family. The man became ill and unresponsive before he could give his emergency contact information to the Sheriff’s office.
Krantz for Congress Presents Petition to Ratcliffe
Photo from Krantz’ Petition page
[Editor’s Note: Texas Congressional District 4 includes Hopkins and all or part of counties in Northeast Texas}
Rockwall, TX— Democratic nominee Catherine Krantz (D-Emory) for US House of Representatives TX04, has started a petition urging incumbent Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Heath) to stand up for human decency and “take a public and urgent stance to end the policy of Family Separation at our borders.” The petition further states that “Regardless of political affiliation, Americans believe in human dignity and the fair treatment of children… We stand with the children and we ask that you do as well.”
This petition received over 200 signatures in just one day and she plans to hand deliver it to Rep, Ratcliffe’s Rockwall office Tuesday June 19, at 10am, at 6531 Horizon Rd Suite A, Rockwall TX 75032. A similar demonstration is planned at his Texarkana Congressional office on Friday June 22nd. Krantz says the thought of children being separated from their mothers and just being sent some place alone with no one to care for them was haunting her. She said she started the petition because “We just want to hold our elected officials accountable. We just want to know that our representatives will do the right thing, that they have a moral compass. This isn’t what America is all about, we are better than this.”
Due to public outcry and bi partisan outrage, the issue of family separation at our borders has been brought to the forefront. A poll released today showed that 2/3rds of Americans were against the policy of family separation at our borders and Krantz hopes her petition to her Congressman will let him know where so many of his constituents stand on the issue.
(Petition: https://www.change.org/p/
Peerless Man Dies in Single Vehicle Accident
Hugo Santana, Jr. 26. Santana, a resident of the Peerless community, died as a result of a one vehicle traffic accident on FM 2285 Saturday night. Santana was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer.
Santana was thrown from the vehicle by the force of the accident. Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated the accident.
Funeral services are pending at West Oaks Funeral Home.
