Euless Man Arrested for Burglary by Cumby Police
Cumby Police located Preston Redmond, 69, of Euless on County Road 4722 around 8:30 a.m. Sunday after a call was received regarding the Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle at the location. Redmond was walking along the roadway near the vehicle when found.
Advised of his rights, Redmond admitted to entering without consent the home of a female and taking the keys to the car. Officers found a broken window at the residence. The window was broken to gain entrance to the residence. Redmond was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail where a jailer located a green plastic bag containing suspected methamphetamine on Redmond.
Redmond is charged with Burglary of a Habitation, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, and Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. His bonds total $40,000.
A True Texas Game…Meet Winter 42 Tournament Winners
There were 26 Teams entered for the Winter 42 Tournament held on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. Numerous spectators were there to support their favorites players of the popular domino game which originated in Texas.
Tournament Winners are:
1st Place – Josh Boatman and Trey Hinton
2nd Place – Anne McConnell and Larry Wayne Conner
3rd Place – Joey and Ronnie Martin
4th Place – Cameron Bain and Noe Negrete
Next Tournament — “Summer 42 Tournament” will be
Saturday, June 30th at 10:00 AM at the Senior Citizens Center
1st Place Trey Hinton and Josh Boatman
2nd Place Anne McConnell and Larry Wayne Connor
3rd Place Ronnie and Joey Martin
4th Place Cameron Bain and Noe Negrete
Meth in Plain View Adds to Charges for Local Man
When Hopkins County Deputies made contact with David Oneal Oxford, Jr, 44, of Sulphur Springs to serve and active felony warrant, Oxford granted consent for deputies to enter his residence. While inside the residence, a plastic bag containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine was in plain view.
Oxford is in Hopkins county Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams, a Felony 3 and on the warrant charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram. His bonds total $25,000.
Texarkana Man Arrested for Drugs, Weapons
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.
Yantis Man Arrested for Theft With Two or More Previous Conviction
William Johnnie Johnson, 71, of Yantis was detained by Loss Prevention at a local discount store after he passed the last point of purchase without paying for merchandise. A records check showed he has been convicted of three or more previous thefts.
He is charged with Theft of Property under $2500 with two or more previous convictions, a state jail felony.
Laredo Man Found to Have 95lbs of Marijuana During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Sulphur Springs Police at the 130 mile-marker on I-30 this weekend found Rigoberto Juarez, 51, of Laredo in possession of 95lbs of Marijuana. While being booked into jail, a $1 bill with suspected cocaine residue and a clear plastic bag of suspected cocaine was also found in his possession.
Juarez is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Felony 2 Possession Marijuana more than 50lbs but less than 2,000lbs. He is being held on a $50,000 bond.
Dinner Bell Menu For March 7, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
March 7, 2018
Officers and Board Members of the Hopkins County United Way
this week’s Community Partner.
Red Beans and Rice
Fried Cabbage
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread
Kentucky Apple Cake
Apple Slices (sugar free dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
Sulphur Springs UIL One Act Play: Violet Sharp
By Savannah Owens
March 4 , 2018 – The UIL One Act Play (OAP) has been around since 1927. The competition and productions have strict sets of regulations. The term “One Act” refers to how the curtain remains open through the entire 18-40 minute play and there cannot be an intermission. For more information on the UIL competition click here.
This year, Sulphur Springs High School’s OAP was Violet Sharp by William Cameron. There was a public performance on Sunday, March 4th, at 2:00 pm. There were standout performances by all thirteen actors. Here are a few highlights of the event!
Violet Sharp is based on the 1932 Lindbergh Kidnapping case, and centers around the timid British maid Violet Sharp, performed by Brianna Isbam. Violet worked for the Lindbergh’s and was one of the main suspects in their son’s disappearance, arousing suspicions from the police after her alibis and stories from that fateful night continued to contradict each other.
The stubborn Police Captain Harry Walsh, portrayed by Dusty Merrell, was determined to get to the bottom of the crime. Merrell seemed to internalize the role as he confronted the other actors, questioning their motives, and adding to the mounting tension of the play.
Sarah Harper portrayed the role of Betty Gow, the nursemaid to Charles Jr, and confidante of Violet. The witty and kindhearted secretary to the Lindbergh family, Laura Hughes, was portrayed by Rachel Bramlett. Harper and Bramlett were very believable in their roles, their facial expressions, as well as dialogue delivery throughout the play. They were perfect fits for their characters.
Reigning Dairy Festival Queen, Jaci Reed played the part of Adela, the upscale reporter with the scoop on the happenings around the disappearance.
The play kept the audience on the edge of their seats with dramatic plot twists and hints of scandal. One of these plot twists included the stoic and proper butler, Septimus Banks, portrayed by Nathan Braddy.
All in all this was an outstanding performance from the Sulphur Springs High school Theatre Department.
Lady Cats End Tournament Play; Begin District Tuesday
The Lady Cats’ softball team had a win and a lopsided loss on the last day of a Wylie tournament Saturday (March 3). The Lady Cats defeated Burleson Centennial, 7-2 and lost to Rockwall, 15-0.
In Saturday’s first game, pitcher Bailey Haggerty had another strong outing. Haggerty got the win going 5 innings allowing only 4 hits and 2 runs with only 1 run earned. Haggerty struck out 6 and walked 3. Meanwhile the Lady Cats collected 14 hits including 3 doubles and a home run. Brinklee Driver hit the homer and was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBIs. Sierra Smith was 2 for 3 with an RBI and with a double and a single. Kelsey Wallace drove in a run and was 1 for 3 with a single. Alyssa Abron was 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored and with 2 doubles. Sadie Stroud was 2 for 3 with a run scored and with 2 singles. Kate Womack was 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 singles. Alli Fite, Macee Hollins and Landri Bell also had 1 single each. Driver, Stroud and Fite all stole bases. Jacklyn Semler had a sacrifice bunt. The Lady Cats scored 2 runs in the first and second inngs to lead 4-0. They added 3 more runs in the fourth inning while Burleson Centennial scored 2. The Lady Cats led 7-2 after four innings.
In the Big Rockwall win, the Lady Cats managed only 3 hits and committed 3 errors. Hollins solved Rockwall pitching going 2 for 2 with a double and a single. Nylah Lindley also got a single in two trips to the plate. Abron drew a walk. Fite and Tess Holt struggled in the circle. Holt took the loss allowing 9 hits and 8 runs. Fite gave up 5 hits and 7 runs with only 5 runs earned.
Coach David Carrillo said his team did not finish the way he would have liked but he added the Lady Cats did compete well for the most part. He said the Wylie tournament is always very competitive and a good test right before district. Coach Carrillo said he played a lot of kids the last few weeks and he said it is now go time as district begins Tuesday. He said it’s fixing to be real. The Lady Cats won 4 and lost 2 in the Wylie Tournament. Their season record is now 12-4.
The Lady Cats open district play Tuesday at home against Greenville.
Saltillo Lions End Season in Loss to #1 Ranked Lipan
The Saltillo Lions had a season to be proud of but it ended Friday (March 2) night against #1 ranked Lipan in a regional semi-final game, 69-22.
The Lions were limited to single digit scoring in each quarter as Lipan rolled. Matthew Gurley led the Lions with 7 points. Walker McGill had 6 points. Trevor Moore scored 4 points. Lyle Bench had 3 points. Eddi Olayo scored 2 points.
The Lions end the season with a 24-14 record.
L to R: Levi Hoover, Dillon Beadle, Branson McGill, Coach Bill Giles, Trevor Moore, Lyle Bench, Walker McGill, Ben Moore, Chris Boekhorst, Matt Gurley, Michael Clover, Edi Olayo, Coach Casey Riddle & Coach Colton Smith
