Hornets Edge Lions; Lady Lion Defeat Lady Hornets
The Miller Grove Hornets edged by the Saltillo Lions, 39-32 Tuesday night (January 16) at Miller Grove. The Hornets built their lead a little in each quarter. Treyton Andree led the Hornets with 18 points. Andjelo Alcox scored 8 points. Albert Serrano had 6 points. Luke Brignon added 5 points. Jack McCoy scored 2 points. Hornets Coach Gary Billingsley said he was proud of the effort his team displayed. He added the Hornets did not execute as well as he would have liked but he said they did a lot of little things that were the difference in the game. Miller Grove is now 2-0 in district play and 16-13 overall. They will pl;ay at Sulphur Bluff Friday night.
For the Lions, Trevor Moore scored 16 points. Walker McGill had 5 points. Ben Moore and Chris Boekhorst scored 4 points each. Lyle Bench had 2 points. The Lions are 1-1 in district play and 15-14 for the season. They play RoxtonFriday evening.
The Saltillo Lady Lions improved their district record to 3-0 with a 50-29 win over Miller Grove Tuesday night (January 16) at Miller Grove. The Lady Lions jumped out to a 16-4 first quarter lead. They led 27-9 at the half and 43-16 after three quarters. The Lady Hornets rallied some in the fourth quarter but it was not enough. Madison Simmons had another big game for the Lady Lions scoring 33 points. Jocelyn Ochoa scored 7 points. Chandler Bain added 4 points. Anna Reeder had 3 points. Maddy Smith scored 2 points and Kristina Wade scored 1 point. The Lady Lions improved their season record to 12-15. They will play Roxton Friday evening.
80 Indictments Handed Up by Hopkins County Grand Jury in January
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 80 indictments Wednesday. Sixty-eight (68) have been arrested. Those arrested and indicted include:
Gavin Heath Gilbert
Gavin Heath Gilbert was indicted for Murder and on four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Gilbert, 17, was been charged with one count of Murder and four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Gilbert is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $2-million bond for murder and $500,000 bond on each of the four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. A call to Hopkins County Deputies in December alerted law enforcement to a shooting that occurred on County Road 1185 near the South Liberty Community. Tyrese Pryor, 18, was in a vehicle that was driven to the Hopkins County Fire Department. Pryor had two gunshot wounds. He was transported to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital where he was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer.
River James Graham was indicted on 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. According to Sheriff Lewis Tatum, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Sgt. Corley Weatherford received several complaints from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Weatherford, who heads up the local task force, began investigation that led to the arrest of Graham, 21, a resident on Plano Street in Sulphur Springs. Graham was then charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography. Hopkins County Deputies and Investigator Weatherford along with Sulphur Springs Police served a warrant for the arrest of Graham, who is formerly of Plano, Texas. Graham admitted to the possession of the child pornography on his cell phone and other electronic devices.
Casey Gween Miles was indicted on one count of Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child or Children. Casey Gween Miles, 22, of Sulphur Springs was arrested after he spoke with investigators at the Sheriff’s Office. He was charged with several counts of Sexual Assault of a Child, a Felony 2 on each count. Advised of his rights when he arrived at the Sheriff’ Office, Miles admitted his sexual activities with a 15-year old minor. The sexual involvement took place in Miles home.
Kenneth Hammer was indicted on one count of Sex Offenders Duty to Register Life/Annually.
Asa Cole Bloyed was indicted on one count of Aggravated Kidnapping and one count of Assault Family/Household Member Previous Conviction. Bloyed, 33, of Cumby, was arrested on a warrant for Felony 1 Aggravated Kidnapping and for Assault Family/Household Member Enhanced at his residence on West Tarrant St in Cumby. The warrants for his arrest were out of the Cumby Police Department.
Matthew Jacob Miller was indicted on one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Sulphur Springs Police responded to an October early morning call 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.
Lane Wesley Keller was indicted on one count of Theft of Cattle/Horse/Exotic Livestock under $150,000. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators met Lane Wesley Keller, 21, of Sulphur Springs at his attorney’s office where he confessed to his involvement in an ongoing investigation into the theft of cattle in Hopkins County. Keller took investigators to the location where the cattle had been loaded into a trailer for transport to Oklahoma to be sold.
James Andrew Gregory (no picture available) was indicted on one count of Burglary of a Habitation. A traffic stop in Fate, Texas led to the arrest of two individuals who confessed to committing a burglary on CR 3521 in Hopkins County in 2016. Several items were taken in the burglary including pistols, pocket knives, cash, and other items. During the traffic stop in Fate, law enforcement found a stolen gun under the seat of the vehicle. The weapon found was taken in the burglary in 2016. Two individuals, occupants of the vehicle, Gregory, 25, and Macie Michelle McIllwain, 22, were both charged with possession of stolen weapon in Rockwall County. The weapon was traced to the burglary in Hopkins County and, according to Investigator Dennis Finley with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, both confessed to burglary of the residence on 3521. In their confession, law enforcement was enabled to find other stolen items.
Macie Michelle McIllwain was indicted on one count Burglary of a Habitation (see above).
Kenny Hernandez was indicted on one count of Money Laundering more than $30,000 but less than $150,000.
Jesus Gaspar Gonzalez was indicted on one count of Money Laundering more than $2,500 but less than $30,000.
Keiana Mechelle Wright was indicted on one count of Money Laundering more than $2,500 but less than $30,000.
Regina Pope was indicted on one count of Forgery Government/national Inst/Money/Security. City police officers were sent to the 1700 block of south Broadway on a report of suspicious activity. They discovered some counterfeit money and a firearm in an SUV the couple were in. 35-year old Willy Gibson of Shreveport, Louisiana was charged with forgery and with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings set total bond at $20,000 for Gibson. 38-year old Pope of Fort Worth was charged with forgery. JP Cummings set her bond at $10,000. The couple’s SUV was impounded.
Willy Gibson was indicted on one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon (See Above).
Steven Hue Kane was indicted on one count of Assault Public Servant.
Tammy Leann Crouch was indicted for two counts of Aggravated Assault Public Servant. Cumby Police Officer Ray Embro was dispatched to a residence on FM 275 North in Cumby regarding a subject that had a felony arrest warrant and was not supposed to be on the property. When he arrived on scene the subject, Crouch, 46, of Greenville, was in the roadway. Crouch was wanted on a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1 gram, a State Jail Felony. She resisted arrest.
Roy Wayne Anderson was indicted on one count of Evading Arrest Detention with a Vehicle. Hopkins County Deputies were called to a residence on State Highway 19S regarding the safety of an individual. They attempted to make contact with him at his home. However, they were unable to locate him there and while speaking with a family member, they were able to speak with him by phone. On the phone, Anderson, 39, of Sulphur Springs, sounded impaired either by narcotics or alcoholic beverages. In the attempt to locate Anderson, he drove by the residence. Deputies gave chance and initiated a traffic stop. Anderson pulled to the shoulder of the roadway, slowed and then took off at a high rate of speed. During the pursuit, Anderson crossed the yellow line going head on with at least two vehicles and passed two other vehicles on the shoulder of the roadway. His vehicle struck the second vehicle he attempted to pass causing an accident.
Charles Ray Potts, Jr was indicted on one count of Evading Arrest Detention with a Vehicle.
Shaunqualis Robinson was indicted on one count of Evading Arrest Detention with a Vehicle. Cumby Police noted a traffic violation on I-30 near the 110 mile marker and caught up with the vehicle at the 107 marker. After activating lights and siren to gain attention of the drive, the officer continued to follow the vehicle to the 98-mile marker where the driver finally stopped. During the brief chase, the driver had fluctuated speeds from 75 mph to 60 mph and had failed to maintain a single lane of traffic swerving onto the improved shoulder. The driver, Robinson, 24, of Memphis, Tennessee said he did not stop because he did not know the reason for the stop.
LANDERS, LOWELL
Lowell Landers was indicted on one count of Evading Arrest Detention with a Vehicle.Westbound I-30 was not a very safe place to be in the Sulphur Springs area in October, 2017. A Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy observed an 18-wheeler weaving all over the highway near the 126 mile marker of I-30. Multiple vehicles were seen getting out of the way of the truck to keep from getting hit. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and turned on flashing lights. The truck kept on going but only at a top speed of about 55 miles per hour. He sometime reduced speed to about 5 miles per hour. The trucker finally exited at the Highway 19 exit. He attempted to make a turn and ended up hitting a light pole which brought his rig to a halt. By this time, the sheriff’s deputy was joined by units from the Sulphur Springs Police Department. The trucker must have believed he was in Alabama because he said he had to deliver some goods to an Alabama location in about an hour. He was tested for inebriation and was arrested. 57-year Landers of Russellville, Alabama was charged with evading arrest and with driving while intoxicated.
Laura Jamie Light was indicted for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. Light, 39, of Winnsboro was stopped for no license plate on the front of a Texas registered motor vehicle she was driving without permission. The DPS trooper found that not only was she driving the vehicle without permission but she was also wanted out of Wood County for Burglary of a Habitation and for Criminal Trespass.
Reed Ballard was indicted on one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. Ballard, 25, was one of three men were arrested following a traffic stop by Hopkins County Deputies Tuesday night on the South Service Road at FM 2653. A search of the vehicle and surrounding area resulted in finding a clear plastic baggy with a brown substance believed to be heroin. The baggy was located on the ground near the passenger side of the suspect’s vehicle.
Leonard Barker was indicted on one count of Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle and one count of Fraud Use/Possession of Identifying Information less than 5 items. He was also indicted for one count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
Emily Claudine Huckabay was indicted on one count of Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair.
Dustin Wade Mauldin was indicted on one count of Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair.
Ava Justeene Hughes Wilson was indicted for Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair
Paul Anthony Coleman was indicted on one count of Tamper/ Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair. He was also indicted on one count of Money Laundering more than $2,500 but less than $30,000.
Tyler Anthony Douglas was indicted on one count Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams. He was also indicted for Tamper/ Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair. Douglas, 37, of Mt Pleasant was arrested when a Hopkins County Deputy made a traffic stop at the corner of Jennings and Alabama Streets in Sulphur Springs. The officer saw the driver, Douglas, throw an objects out the passenger side window. The objects were a glass pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine and 6.9-grams of a substance found to be methamphetamine.
Calvin Lynn Johnson, 57, of Dallas, was indicted on one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams. Cumby Police initiated a traffic stop when a 2004 GMC Yukon was speeding along I-30. Odor of a narcotic caused the officer to deploy his K-9 partner who alerted causing a probable cause search of the vehicle. In the vehicle was found what was believed to be more than 10-grams of crack cocaine.
Jackie Weems was indicted for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams.
William Ray Cadel was indicted on two counts of Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Ashley Suzanne McGill was indicted on one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. Hopkins County Deputies observed a vehicle parked at the roadside park on Highway 67 and found the driver of the auto, McGill, 39, of Saltillo exhibiting signs of nervousness—quivering lips and shaky hands—as they began a conversation with her. She told the deputy that she did not have anything illegal in the vehicle. However, when asked to exit the vehicle, she handed the officer two marijuana cigarettes, a small amount of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. In her purse was a clear baggie containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. She also had a flip top container in her purse that held a second bag containing suspected meth.
Kristie Leah Crumpton was indicted on one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone.
Marcus Dewayne Farmer was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram. A call in reference to criminal trespass at 1495 Industrial Drive East led to the arrest of Farmer, 32, of Quitman. Farmer was found hiding in the bathroom with a cigarette package that contained several baggies of a white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. When officers arrived at the Ferrari Inn, they spoke with management and went to the room where the subject was located. With permission from the occupants of the room, the Sulphur Springs Police officer searched the room and adjoining bathroom where he found Farmer.
Kyle Dayne Belz was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram. When Belz, 23, of Sulphur Springs told the Hopkins County Deputy that his vehicle broke down at the 7-Star parking lot and that he was walking southbound on Highway 19 to get to Birthright, the deputy told Belz that he was walking in the wrong direction. The deputy knows Belz and asked if he had anything on his person that was illegal. Belz became nervous and began emptying his pockets without direction to do so. A small plastic straw-like tube containing a white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine was observed falling from his pocket onto the ground. When asked what it was, Belz replied, “dope”.
Fredrick Charles Hattley was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Deidre Scott was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Amy Lea Jones was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Dustin Ross Moore was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Roy Edward Wilson was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Christopher Roy Mosher was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
David Stoney Blades was indicted for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More.
Micheal Robert Sanders was indicted for Driving While Intoxicated with Child Under 15-years of age. 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. Sanders, 25, of Pickton was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger under 15-years of age, a State Jail Felony.
Quandes Mason was indicted for one count of Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 less than 1-gram.
Tevin Niqualos Smedley, 24, was indicted for one count of Possession of Marijuana more than 5lbs but less than 50lbs. A Hopkins County Deputy stopped a 2012 Chevrolet Cruz when he observed an obscured license plate on the vehicle traveling in the left lane of I-30 not for the purpose of passing another. The stop resulted in two Arkansas individuals being charged with Possession of Marijuana more than 5lbs but less than 50lbs. As the officer approached the vehicle he noted the strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle had a green leafy like substance believed to be marijuana on his shirt. The driver and passenger were unable to sit still or make eye contact. During a search of the vehicle, the deputy discovered a brown cardboard box in the trunk and in the box, seven clear plastic wrapped packages of a green leafy substance. Both driver and passenger denied any knowledge of the illegal narcotics.
Olivia Nicole Lacy, 24, was indicted for one count of Possession of Marijuana more than 5lbs but less than 50lbs (see above).
Brittney Cheyanne Hill was indicted on one count of Credit Cart or Debit Card Abuse.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 3-9, 2018
January 3rd
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Sioux near Quitman; at approximately 12:26 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 5:41 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 154/FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 5:44 a.m. Billie Roberson, 40, of Hawkins, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid.
At 7:48 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2351 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3859/CR 3870 near Hawkins; at approximately 3:25 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:07 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on CR 3879 near Mineola. Actors, or actors unknown, stole the reporting party’s wallet. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a reckless driving call on HWY 154/CR 1215 near Yantis; at approximately 4:38 p.m. Michelle Chase, 31, of Hawkins, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
At 5:16 p.m., cows were reported out on Loop 564 near Mineola.
At 5:59 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 778 near Hawkins.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 37 near Quitman; at approximately 7:38 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 69 near Quitman, at approximately 8:32 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
At 10:30 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to White Dove near Quitman, at approximately 11:51 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. John Payne, 47, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury.
January 4th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1297 near Yantis, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2378 near Alba, at approximately 1:44 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:15 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 63, was found deceased in her residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and ordered an autopsy. This case has been forwarded to other agency.
At 1:16 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2435 near Mineola, at approximately 2:49 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2460 near Mineola, at approximately 4:09 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. This case is active.
At 4:23 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3854 near Hawkins.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 4:57 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded o other agency.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3270 near Quitman, at approximately 6:43 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3920 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:13 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies located the parties involved in the dispute and cleared the scene.
January 5th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 5:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1750 near Yantis, at approximately 11:24 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Rolland Souter, 57, of Yantis, was arrested for Assault by Contact.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2958 near Alba, at approximately 3:37 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1686 near Alba, at approximately 4:29 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies located the parties involved in the dispute and cleared the scene.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:35 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on Waterfront Row near Quitman. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a firearm from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 5:04 p.m., horses were reported out on HWY 80 near Hawkins.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 5:04 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 778 near Quitman, at approximately 5:52 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and the owner of the property had the vehicle towed by Joe’s Wrecker.
Deputies were dispatched to Broken Bow near Quitman, at approximately 5:57 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 8:31 p.m. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1214 near Quitman, at approximately 9:01 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1236 near Quitman, at approximately 9:26 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 10:21 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4250/CR 4249 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:34 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
At 11:32 p.m., cows were reported out on R 4255 near Winnsboro.
January 6th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2377 near Mineola, at approximately 5:46 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies noticed a door to be ajar, but no signs of entry or theft.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5935 near Yantis, at approximately 8:43 a.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 2:14 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a laptop from the reporting party’s office. This case is active.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on PR 8692 near Winnsboro; at approximately 2:36 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2700 near Mineola; at approximately 5:20 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to Hwy 37 near Mineola, at approximately 7:15 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Holbrook Point, at approximately 7:43 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Coke Rd. in Winnsboro, at approximately 8:48 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 78, died in the Winnsboro Emergency Room. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3810 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:00 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2263 near Mineola, at approximately 10:56 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Ashley Shipman, 27, of Mineola, was arrested for Assault.
January 7th
Deputies were dispatched to Blackburn St. in Hawkins, at approximately 12:45 a.m., to assist Hawkins Police Department with a disturbance. Brandon Harpole, 24, of Big Sandy, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 6:08 a.m. Donald Bean, 35, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 7:10 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1210 near Quitman; at approximately 8:22 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 4200 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:13 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 10:59 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2298 near Mineola; at approximately 3:25 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:13 p.m., in reference to phone harassment. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:28 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4495 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:19 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the actor.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:52 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2696 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:30 p.m. Bart Eason, 58, of Hawkins, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and Possession of Marijuana.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3144 near Quitman; at approximately 9:32 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7687 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:11 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Dylan Himes, 20, of Hawkins, was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
January 8th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:43 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3870 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:38 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 9:04 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4250/CR 4255 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:12 a.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 2444 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:51 a.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 2153 near Quitman. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3900 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:45 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
At 4:26 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 69 near Quitman, at approximately 6:56 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged property and stole money from the reporting party’s residence. This case is active.
Deputies were dispatched to 2170 near Quitman, at approximately 10:25 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
January 9th
At 5:58 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 49 near Hawkins.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2436 near Mineola, at approximately 7:57 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 79, of Mineola, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1901 near Yantis, at approximately 1:39 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 2:14 p.m. Bryan Barnett, 36,of Hawkins, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to Holiday Village Club House, at approximately 3:01 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2268 near Mineola, at approximately 9:36 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:40 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 14/FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:40 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Between the dates of January 3 and January 9, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Child Protective Services, and Department of Public Safety.
Between the dates of January 3 and January 9, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators filed 5 cases with the District Attorney, obtained 3 arrest warrants and arrested the individuals, and recovered $100 worth of stolen property.
Total Jail Count – 145 inmates – 125 males and 20 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.
Pilot Club’s Hoop Dreams Coming January 22nd, 2018
Eleven years ago the Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs began a program they called Hoop Dreams. A dozen special needs kids had the chance to enjoy basketball. The program has grown to over 35 kids from ages 5 to 19. Beverly Owens with the Pilot Club says five of the kids have participated in Hoop Dreams each and every year since the beginning.
This years event will be January 22nd, 29th, Feb 5th, and Feb 12th from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School main gym. Everyone is welcome to come and watch the excitement. This year will include the National Anthem sung by participants as well. The Lion’s club will be coaching the children once again.
The program runs for four Monday nights. After games on February 12, all the kids will be receiving awards. Call 903 439 6748 to get signed up or for more information.
Crime Stoppers Tip Led To Arrest
When Hopkins County deputies arrived at 1495 Industrial Drive they were there to arrest Monica Renee Millan, 24, and Marquise Alfredo Hernandez, Jr., 26 following a tip from Crime Stoppers. 
In the room with the two were two one hundred dollar bills that proved to be counterfeit.
When the deputies knocked on the door, Millan told deputies she needed time to put a top on to cover herself. When she allowed them to enter, they asked about Hernandez and was told he was not at the room. They asked permission to search and consent was given. Deputies noted a pile of blankets inside the bottom of a dresser. One deputy pointed a Taser at the pile and asked the other to remove the blankets. Hernandez, who is 5 ft 4 in tall, was curled up under the blanket.
Millan was arrested for Forgery Financial Instrument. Hernandez was charged with Forgery Financial Instrument and a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram. She is being held on a $10,000 bond. Hernandez is held on a total bond of $20,000.
NETBIO Logs Another Good Sale Despite Cold Weather
Despite the freezing temperature, the January Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s (NETBIO) Pre-Conditioned Calf and Yearling Sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission attracted a good crowd of buyers, sellers and visitors — and a lot of good cattle.
NETBIO members consigned 5,387 head of quality cattle to the January sale held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday.
Consigners shipped 5,387 head of calves and yearlings to the sale, and 27 buyers of those cattle paid an average of $859.46 per head.
“The cattle held up very good through the cold weather — mainly because they were all pre-conditioned and in excellent health,” said David Fowler, co-owner of the livestock commission. He said there was a lot of Internet bidding and buying going on.
“About 1,500 head of cattle were sold over the Internet,” Fowler said.“ He also said there were a number of buyers on hand purchasing cattle to ship to feed yards in the Texas Panhandle, Kansas, and to Minnesota.”
“The buyers who come to the NETBIO sales look for quality cattle, and it was again evident that our producers are doing a great job of pre-conditioning and getting their cattle ready for this sale,” Fowler said.
The next sale will be the newest date on the NETBIO schedule — slated for February 21 at 1 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission. The weaning date was Jan. 7 for calves entered in that sale, and the booster shot deadline is Jan. 22
NETBIO members can also be preparing for a sale on March 21. The weaning deadline for calves consigned in March is Feb. 4. The last date for booster shots for that sale is Feb. 19.
The NETBIO Pre-Conditioned Stocker and Feeder Calf Sale gives producers a market to offer their pre-conditioned calves and yearlings in load lot quantities. NETBIO holds seven pre-conditioned calf sales per year, which is the marketing arm for members of the organization.
For more information about the NETBIO organization or the sales, call Fowler or Joe Don Pogue at 903-885-2455 or email them at [email protected].
Incumbent Dietze Files for SSISD Board of Trustees
Wednesday morning incumbent Sulphur Springs School Board member Jason Dietze filed his application for a place on the ballot of the May 5, 2018 school board election.
Two seats will be open on the board this year. Incumbent Kerry Wright is expected to file before the end of this week.
Those who wish to file may do so at the SSISD Administration Building on Connally Street.
Chamber Connection January 18, 2018
SAVE THE DATE!!!
It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Educator of the Year will be presented to deserving citizens of Hopkins County. So please join us for a beautiful escape to the 1920’s in Hopkins County. Period dress is welcomed but not required. We look forward to seeing you there! Individual tickets are $30 and available at the Chamber of Commerce. Whole tables that seat 10 people are available for $500 and include visible labeling of your business and preferential seating. To make reservations, call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515 and talk to Vickie, Cathey, or Lezley. You are also welcomed to stop by at 300 Connally Street and make your reservations in person!
Chiropractic Associates and The Rub Club host their ribbon cutting
Chiropractic Associates and The Rub Club are hosting their ribbon cutting on Thursday, February 1st at noon. They are located at 207 Jefferson Street East in Sulphur Springs. Please plan to join us as the Chamber of Commerce welcomes this new business to Hopkins County.
Hunt Regional is offering January Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on Thursday, January 25th in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. They can also help with payment resources for uninsured/income-eligible women or those who choose to pay cash. For help with payment resources please call The Bridge Breast Network at (214) 821-3820 x 21. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call (903) 408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
RPM Staffing is hiring
RPM Staffing Professionals is hiring. They are currently looking for packers, assemblers, forklift operators, machine operators, processing and packing personnel, maintenance technicians, warehouse scanners, and shipping and receiving personnel. They are located at 468 Shannon Road West, Suite B-12, in Sulphur Springs. For additional information, call them at (903) 439-1022.
Gibson Files for Place 2 on City Council
Wednesday afternoon, Sara Gibson, who has lived in Sulphur Springs for 54 years, filed to seek Place 2 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. A second generation business owner, her campaign theme is “Focusing on the Future”.
Ms. Gibson is no stranger to civic service. She served as a member for the Planning and Zoning Board in the late 1990’s and was one of the first members of the Downtown Revitalization Board. Her father, Bill C. Watts, served on the city council and was Mayor of Sulphur Springs during his time on the council as well.
She was married to the late Carey Gibson, a Sulphur Springs native, for 36 years. She has two sons, Luke and Jake. Although moving to Sulphur Springs as a young child, she says that as an adult, she chose Sulphur Springs to be her home.
“We raised our sons her and had an amazing life here. It is time for me to carve out a new future here, too.”
