Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 18-24, 2017
October 18th
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:52 a.m., in reference to an incident that occurred on PR 7631. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869/FM 2088, at approximately 2:47 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:26 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass on FM 1643 near Winnsboro. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4730 near Winnsboro; at approximately 11:15 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2958 near Alba, at approximately 1:16 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:18 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on CR 3234 near Quitman. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a plastic deer feeder from the reporting party’s property.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:43 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on FM 779 near Alba. Actors, or actors unknown, took the vehicle without consent. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 7:11 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154/CR 3230 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:18 p.m., in reference to a criminal trespass. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Quitman, at approximately 8:16 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the activity and cleared the scene.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2320 near Mineola, at approximately 8:45 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 8:49 p.m. Crystal Parker, 35, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
At 8:50 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154/CR 3230 near Quitman.
October 19th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3482 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:39 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2140 near Quitman, at approximately 7:25 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies locate the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to White Dove near Quitman, at approximately 7:37 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1907 near Yantis; at approximately 8:17 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:06 a.m., in reference to a fraud that occurred on HWY 80 near Mineola. Actors, or actors unknown, cashed a check that was not theirs. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1935 near Yantis, at approximately 1:00 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on White Dove near Quitman, at approximately 1:33 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2724 near Mineola; at approximately 6:26 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 7:13 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Quitman, at approximately 8:16 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the activity.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:16 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Eddie Wyman, 47, of Quitman, was arrested for Burglary of Habitation.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2153 near Quitman, at approximately 11:37 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
October 20th
At 2:02 a.m., horses were reported out on Fm 2088/CR 4186 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 7:10 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and parties were separated.
Deputies were dispatched to Cheyenne near Quitman, at approximately 8:16 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Thomas Ogletree, 42, of Quitman, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:26 a.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor stole a chainsaw from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 12:44 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:51 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:06 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Quitman, at approximately 6:58 p.m., in reference to a motorist assist. A vehicle was moved out of the roadway and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2840 near Mineola, at approximately 11:28 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
October 21st
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 2:32 a.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the gun shots and everything as OK.
Deputies responded to a reckless driver on CR 3163 near Quitman; at approximately 2:34 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 4:33 a.m., donkeys were reported out on FM 2088/CR 4186 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1670 near Alba, at approximately 7:40 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s fence.
Deputies were dispatched to Golfing Green Cove near Hawkins, at approximately 9:20 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1416 near Quitman, at approximately 10:32 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2377 near Alba, at approximately 2:46 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:58 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 2225 near Quitman. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a license plate from the reporting party’s vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:24 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies locate the individual and everything was OK.
At 4:37 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 14 near Mineola.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:51 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on CR 2175 near Mineola. This case is active.
Deputies responded to a reckless driver on FM 515 near Yantis; at approximately 8:06 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2205 near Mineola, at approximately 8:38 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it as secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4390 near Leesburg; at approximately 9:41 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 515/FM 2966 near Yantis, at approximately 10:35 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
October 22nd
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Quitman, at approximately 3:55 a.m., in reference to a structural fire. Coke Fire Department and Yantis Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2422 near Mineola, at approximately 4:07 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2740 near Mineola, at approximately 4:35 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and provided and courtesy transport.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7536 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:58 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 9:16 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2460 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4286 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:57 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and the scene was cleared.
Deputies responded to a reckless driver on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 11:02 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 11:41 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1410 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1580 near Alba, at approximately 6:32 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and cleared the scene.
Deputies were dispatched FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:21 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
October 23rd
At 5:36 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088/CR 4186 near Quitman.
At 5:43 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 49 near Hawkins.
Deputies went out on arrest/warrant service to CR 2700 near Mineola; at approximately 7:54 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 8:51 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 72, was found deceased in her residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:56 a.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s information without consent. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at 1:07 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on PR 5675 near Alba. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 3:45 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3811 near Hawkins; at approximately 6:11 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 7:55 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 8:36 p.m. Lynzie Christian, 24, of Hawkins, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:04 p.m. Trayvon Williams, 27, of Cypress, Texas, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension/Without Financial Responsibility.
October 24th
Deputies were dispatched to Fm 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 1:56 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Brandon Nichols, 28, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 6:34 a.m., in reference to a structural fire. Quitman Fire Department and Coke Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire. This case has been forwarded to other agency.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4192 near Quitman, at approximately 7:50 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2689 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:56 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:36 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred in McKinney, Texas. This case has been forwarded to other agency.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:13 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 17 near Alba. A known actor stole firearms from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:39 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 2:33 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2351 near Mineola, at approximately 2:55 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:36 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual, which was then transported to the hospital by Emergency Medical Services.
At 6:31 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 7:59 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual left, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:41 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3542 near Leesburg, at approximately 10:23 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Between the dates of October 18th and October 24th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Departments, Jarvis Security, Child Protective Services, Van Zandt County, and Hopkins County.
Total Jail Count – 148 inmates – 126 males and 22 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.
PJC Homecoming Events Begin Thursday
Paris Junior College has three days of activities planned for the 2017 Homecoming Thursday through Saturday. The weekend will be highlighted by the awarding of the College’s highest honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, and three alumni and one former coach will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Name to be awarded the College’s highest honor, Distinguished Alumni Award, is Ronald F. Dodson, PhD, Class of 1962, from Tyler.
Also announced recently were the selections for the PJC Athletic Hall of Fame. They include baseball player Archie Reynolds, Class of 1966, and Robert “Bob” White, a golfer from the Class of 1955, and two posthumous honorees, baseball and football player Gerald T. Jack, Class of 1958, and former PJC head baseball coach, Larry Click, who coached at the College from 1977-1997.
Festivities kick off on Thursday, November 2, with the Homecoming Parade. Friday, November 3, PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin will host alumni, guests and friends of the College at the annual President’s Reception in the McLemore Student Center Ballroom from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
The weekend is highlighted with the Distinguished Alumni Award Luncheon, Saturday, November 4 at Love Civic Center which will begin at 11:30 a.m. Cost for the luncheon is $20 and will be catered by Savory Sisters.
The Athletic Hall of Fame ceremonies take place Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the McLemore Student Center Ballroom and the public is invited to attend. Refreshments will follow.
Nominees for 2017 Paris Junior College Homecoming King and Queen include, from left, Chelsey Walker, Aaron Stanley, Lindsey Cook, Dreikus Green, Ryleigh Davidson, and Connor Anderson. Homecoming activities begin with a parade and pep rally on Thursday and conclude with the crowning at halftime of the 6 p.m. men’s basketball game in the Hunt Center on Saturday.
The PJC women’s and men’s basketball teams host Bacone College Junior Varsity and Jarvis Christian College Junior Varsity. At halftime of the men’s game, the 2017 PJC Homecoming King and Queen will be announced.
Reservations for the luncheon may be made by calling Derald Bulls, Director, Institutional Advancement/Alumni Affairs, (903)782-0276 or email to request a form, [email protected].
Pickton Man Arrested for DWI with Child Passenger
A female screaming “He’s drunk and has my child” attracted the attention of Sulphur Springs police around 11 p.m. Saturday night. The officer observed a vehicle southbound on Broadway and then turned east on Shannon Road. The vehicle crashed into a culvert.
Micahel Robert Sanders, 25, of Pickton was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger under 15-years of age, a State Jail Felony. He is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $30,000 bond.
Greenville Man Arrested Locally for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon
Sulphur Springs Police responded to an early morning call Sunday in the 300 block of Texas Street. Officers located a victim with a very large laceration on the left side of his neck. The victim described the assailant and a search of the area located Matthew Jacob Miller, 21, of Greenville and removed a Glock 43, 9MM handgun from his coat pocket.
Miller confessed to cutting the victim’s throat during the altercation.
Miller is in Hopkins County jail charged with Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon and Unlawful Carry of Weapon (a handgun). He is begin held on a total of $52,000 in bonds.
Speeds Over 100 MPH Lead to Cocaine Arrest
Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, a Hopkins County deputy noted a vehicle traveling at speeds of 100 mph on I-30 westbound. When the deputy stopped the vehicle at the 124 mile-marker, the driver, Gerardo Arrellano-Saldana, 19, of Sulphur Springs, had bloodshot eyes and said he had been awake for almost 24 hours. Cocaine was found in the vehicle.
He had difficulty describing a timeline of events and stated he did not have a driver’s license. He did give consent to search the vehicle and the deputy found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine in the center console of the vehicle. Arrellano-Saldana admitted it was cocaine but said he was holding it for a friend. When he was taken to Hopkins County jail, a similar small baggie was found in the backseat of the patrol vehicle.
Arrellano-Saldana was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Speeding, and No Driver’s License.
Felon in Possession Charges Filed
Michael Denly Johnson, 24, (address unknown) was stopped by a Hopkins County Deputy for a traffic violation at Highway 19N and FM 71 around 11 p.m. Sunday night. During a pat down, “Brass Knuckles”, a prohibited weapon was found and during a search of the vehicle, a firearm was found under the passenger seat.
Johnson is in Hopkins County jail charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. He is being held on a total of $27,000 in bonds.
Cumby Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault After Biting Off Finger of Roommate
Joshua Davis Farris, 35, of Cumby, was arrested for Aggravated Assault Family Violence shortly after midnight Monday. Farris admitted biting off the finger of his roommate. Other bites were evident on the victim.
Joshua Davis Farris
The roommate was airlifted for medical treatment.
When the arresting officer arrived at the scene, Farris was beating on the front door and covered in blood.
Farris (not picture available) is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $100,000 bond.
Dinner Bell Menu For November 1, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for
November 1, 2017
Super Handy Convenience Stores
this week’s Community Partner.
Hamburger Steak in Brown Onion Gravy
Cheese Grits
Spicy Roasted Carrots with Cilantro
Salad
Yeast Rolls
Assorted Cookies
Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding
Winners in the Fall Festival 42 Tournament for Seniors
According to Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Seniors Center, twenty-seven teams fought it out for 1st through 4th Place as well as for bragging rights in the 2017 Hopkins County Fall Festival Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament. The lively event was held on the afternoon of Saturday October 28, 2017 at the Senior’s Center.
1st Place – Trey Newsome and Matt Gerdes
2nd Place – Jeanette Bray and Tom Holloway
3rd Place – Travis and Patsy Patridge
4th Place – Floyd Pool and Tommy McConnell
Shown in Photos with Karon Weatherman is Ronnie Martin, son of Earl W. Martin for whom the
42 Tournament is named.
