Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 2-8, 2017
August 2nd
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2110 near Quitman, at approximately 12:44 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area and the scene was cleared.
At 9:14 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 778/South of FM 3056 near Hawkins.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 11 near Winnsboro; at approximately 9:15 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was cleared.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at 9:59 a.m., in regards to a theft that occurred on CR 1545 near Alba. A known actor stole money from the reporting party’s residence.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3428 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:41 a.m., in reference to a burglary of a building. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged windows and stole an A/C unit from the residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 12:59 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2330 near Mineola.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party over the phone, at approximately 1:40 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on CR 4255 near Winnsboro. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a hay spike from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 5:40 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2360 near Mineola, at approximately 7:26 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individual shooting the gun and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2428 near Como; at approximately 7:58 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3226 near Quitman, at approximately 10:48 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the activity and the scene was cleared.
August 3rd
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2129 near Quitman, at approximately 8:12 a.m., in reference to an animal complaint. Deputies located the dogs and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Winnsboro St. near Quitman, at approximately 2:52 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued Criminal Trespass Warnings to two individuals.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:48 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
August 4th
At 7:05 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2460 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3230 near Quitman, at approximately 9:27 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle left the area, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Deputies were dispatched to Arapaho near Quitman, at approximately 11:03 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 2132 near Quitman; at approximately 1:31 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:46 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies were advised an individual was firing a gun outside of his vehicle’s window, while driving. Glen Usry, 55, of Hawkins, was arrested for Unlawful Carry Handgun License Holder.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6882 near Mineola, at approximately 2:49 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2377 near Alba, at approximately 3:08 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:56 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
At 3:59 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 1912 near Yantis.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party over the phone, at approximately 5:35 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on PR 5813 near Yantis. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Wildwood Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 10:14 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 3620 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:54 p.m. Jason Lee, 30, of Hawkins, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and Prohibited Substance in Correctional Facility.
August 5th
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins, at approximately 1:13 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 8697 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:27 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. A known individual that currently has a Criminal Trespass Warning on the area was on the property. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 2:54 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle parked in the roadway. Lynsey Bunn, 34, of Hawkins, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Obstructing Highway Passage.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 9:57 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:00 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 3:57 p.m., in reference to reckless driving. Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Gabriel Vazquez, 58, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
At 7:02 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 14 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:22 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2435 near Mineola, at approximately 9:11 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Craig Garrett, 42, of Mineola, was arrested for Terroristic Threat of Family/Household, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, and Possession of Dangerous Drug.
August 6th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 12:30 a.m., in reference to an animal complaint. The dogs were located and cleared. While running the reporting party’s information, it showed one of the individuals to have a warrant. Terrance Walker, 22, of Forney, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1887 near Yantis, at approximately 1:04 p.m., in reference to a structural fire. Upon arrival, deputies were advised the residence burned the night before and was not reported. The scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1647 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:28 p.m., in reference to a hang-up 911 call. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any individuals.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4651 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:57 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 6:31 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3854 near Quitman.
At 7:08 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2330 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:43 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
At 11:01 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4430 near Winnsboro.
August 7th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 12:02 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 5:12 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2774 near Mineola, at approximately 6:50 a.m., in reference to a dispute. The reporting party wanted a Criminal Trespass Warning issued to the other party. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued to the individual over the phone.
Deputies were dispatched to Main St. near Yantis, at approximately 8:07 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s work shop. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 9:17 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Mineola, at approximately 11:36 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies checked the scene and everything was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Quitman, at approximately 3:16 p.m., in reference to an inquest. The Justice of the Peace arrived and a male, 64, was found deceased in his residence. No autopsy was ordered.
At 6:13 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 1647 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1210 near Quitman, at approximately 6:57 p.m., in reference to a disturbance where an assault occurred. This case is active.
Deputies were dispatched to Holly Lake Ranch, at approximately 7:38 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:54 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. An actor left the scene, prior to the deputies’ arrival. Deputies located the vehicle and confiscated drug paraphernalia. Zachary Crumpton, 29, of Hawkins, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
August 8th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1676 near Alba, at approximately 6:22 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. A known actor damaged the reporting party’s A/C unit and window. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 7:05 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
At 7:37 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
At 9:47 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4580 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:20 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2700 near Mineola, at approximately 12:23 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s building. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 5:38 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on CR 4390 near Leesburg. A known actor stole jewelry from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3811 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:49 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:18 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case is active.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:07 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Between the dates of August 2nd and August 8th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included Police Departments and Emergency Medical Services.
Total Jail Count – 139 prisoners – 112 males and 27 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.
Additional Charges Added for Two Inmates
After a lengthy investigation by the Special Crimes Unit three additional charges of Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone and one charge of Manufacture Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 less than 28-grams in a Drug Free Zone have been added to charges against two already incarcerated in Hopkins County Jail.
The additional charges were filed against Maegan Deleyn Strawn, 22, and Corey Allen Duvall-Kenyon, 19, both of Sulphur Springs after investigators completed their paperwork regarding several purchases of methamphetamine from the defendants dating back to June of this year.
Duvall-Kenyon, 19, of Sulphur Springs was arrested at his residence on Ninth Street when a Sulphur Springs Police officer performed a pat down for weapons. The officer discovered a clear crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine along with a glass pipe commonly used for smoking methamphetamine and discovered a large amount of needles.
Strawn has several drug related arrests and burglary of a vehicle arrests in her recent history.
Hopkins County Man Back in Jail
Jimmy De Odell is back in Hopkins County Jail after a Hopkins County Deputy made a traffic stop on the 2008 Chevrolet pickup he was driving. It was found the he was within 696 feet from the place of employment of the victim of his August 8, 2017 stalking charge. He was in violation of the protective order than had been issued at that time.
During an inventory of the vehicle a pair of brass knuckles was found.
Odell is now charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Violation of Bond/Protective order.
In July, Hopkins County Deputies responded to a disturbance on CR 2335 Monday evening around 6 p.m. where they found Odell, 59, had knowingly pulled a trailer which held another individual. That individual had fallen inside the trailer. Odell was arrested for simple assault. However, the arresting officer noted bruxism, a clinching of the jaw muscles which is associated with methamphetamine use. The deputy was given consent to search Odell’s residence by the other person who is also an occupant of the residence. In the bedroom of the residence shared by both parties, 4.68-grams of methamphetamine were found.
New “Civil Process For Texas” Penned by Hopkins County Native John Steinsiek
For the past ten years, Civil Process Consultant John Steinseik has produced a civil process handbook that is used by judges, law enforcement agencies, lawyers and citizens alike. Every two years, the handbook is updated to reflect changes in Supreme Court rulings and Texas Legislative laws. The 2017/2018 version, published by Blue360 Media, will be available online starting August 24, 2017 and will reflect the new laws for Texans as passed by the 2017 Texas Legislature as well as rulings made by the Supreme Court that affect civil law in Texas. It can serve as a reference book because of Steinseik’s diligent research and his lengthy career in instruction for law enforcement agencies and county court officials. He began compiling the volume because there was no single volume available that was a source of reliable information. The 320-page “Civil Process for Texas” is fully-indexed with eleven chapters dealing with codes, citations, subpoenas and notices, writs, tax suits, landlord/tenant relations and much more. It will be available for $37 per copy online at blue360media.com.
Retired Chief Deputy Steinsiek is a Sulphur Springs High School graduate Class of 1960, and earned a degree in Criminal Justice. In 1963, newly married and employed as a reserve office for Hopkins County Sheriff Paul Ray “Popeye” Jones, he was cautioned of the trials that a law enforcement career could place on a marriage. He went ahead and followed his law enforcement career, eventually transitioning into instruction, consultation and now writing. Together he and his wife Susan Withrow Steinseik have been happily married for five decades, have two daughters and three grandchildren. They also own a family farm in the Sulphur Springs area which they visit for relaxation. His new handbook features a photograph of the Hopkins County Courthouse as a nod to his roots here.
Teer Seeks Re-election as Justice of Peace Precinct 1
Judge BJ Teer announces his intent to seek re-election for the Republican nomination for Hopkins County Justice of the Peace Pct 1.
“It has been an honor and pleasure to work for the citizen of Hopkins County, as the Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 since 2015. I look forward to the opportunity serve for many more years.”
Since taking office in 2015, Hopkins County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 Court has disposed of over 5500 criminal case and over 1000 civil cases. Judge Teer has completed over 255 hours of continuing education from Texas Justice Training Center and Texas Municipal Court Education Center, including over 50 hours in the field of Inquest and Mass Fatalities. He is a consultant for Texas Justice Training Center in Austin for teaching other judges in Texas about Inquest and Mass Fatalities.
“In 2014 election, I stated to the best of my ability, I would run the most effective, efficient, and fair court that was possible. Since taking office my budget has not increased (except for cost of living raises), our disposal rate of cases is still at over 90%. The credit for the high rate of case disposal goes to my Clerks, for their hard work and their diligence to see fair justice for all. I believe if you treat people with respect, they will in return respect you. Our court philosophy is to treat everyone with the same respect that we want to be treated. If re-elect the citizen of Hopkins County is assured that I will to the best of my ability continually run a court and office that is effective , efficient and fair to all.”
Additional Charges for Gibson
Additional charges have been filed on Daren Lee Gibson, 48, of Sulphur Springs. Added to the Burglary of a Building are three Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. One of the charges includes in a Drug Free Zone.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators and deputies served a search warrant for Burglary of a Building but found more than just items taken in the burglary that occurred on Highway 11W. The result of the search led to the arrested of Gibson. Having obtained a search warrant for items taken in the property, Hopkins County Investigators and Deputies searched the Gibson residence off Bill Bradford Road in Sulphur Springs. At the residence, investigators found items taken in the burglary along with a quantity of narcotics including heroin, over 2-grams of suspected methamphetamine, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia.
An arrest warrant was obtained for Gibson, who is now in Hopkins county jail. Hydraulic hoses and other items taken in the burglary were located at the residence. One item of paraphernalia found was a bolt that had been hollowed out and a screw in top attached. Gibson was arrested on July 8, 2017 for two charges of possession of a controlled substance and bond was set at $30,000. He posted bond the following day. In May of this year and in February, 2016, he had been arrested on drug charges as well. Other arrests for burglary of a building and possession of narcotics were posted to his record in 2012.
Five Plea Agreements Made in Eighth Judicial District Court Thursday
A busy day for plea bargaining in Eighth Judicial District Court Thursday resulted in five agreements to sentencing in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice:
Damiane Cunning, 22, of Arkansas agreed to two years in TDCJ for Tampering with Physical Evidence. In the agreement a charge of Bribery was dismissed. Cunning was a passenger in an auto stopped at the 132-mile marker on I-30 Eastbound. The driver of the auto had called 911 when she became afraid of Cunning. When the deputy arrived, the driver stated that Cunning had hit her multiple times at their hotel and also while traveling the roadway in Greenville. She had stopped the auto out of fear. She also told the officer that Cunning had thrown a “joint” into the ditch prior to the arrival of the officer. A field sobriety test showed Cunning to be intoxicated and a danger to himself and others. A $20 bill in his billfold just added to his problems when he offered the bill to a Hopkins County Deputy in exchange for not charging him with several offenses committed. On the way to jail, the deputy noted Cunning reaching into his pants and putting something in his mouth. Told to spit out what he had placed in his mouth, Cunning spit out a key. A little later on the way to jail, the deputy notice Cunning again putting something in his mouth, this time it was a plastic baggie of suspected marijuana. When Cunning was placed in jail and the officer returned to his patrol vehicle, another baggie of suspected marijuana was found in the patrol vehicle back seat.
Everett Brown, Jr. was sentenced to 16 years in TDCJ. Brown, 43, was one of two arrested in a traffic stop with methamphetamine found in the center console of the vehicle. In a cigarette box in the console were two baggies of methamphetamine and syringes. He was in Possession of less than 4-grams of meth.
David Jason Neagle was sentenced to 15 years each Evade Arrest Detention with Vehicle with Previous Conviction and Tamper Fabricate Physiical Evidence with Intent to Impair. He will serve the two sentences concurrently.
Dayton Hargett pled to 10 years in TDCJ for Engage in Organized Criminal Activity and Burglary of Habitation. Hargett, 29, of Hughes Springs was one of four arrested for the burglary of Weaver Baptist Church and a residence on CR 3600.
The fifth plea was Barney Ebey who escaped from a Hopkins County inmate work group but was located 12 hours later in Athens. He received 50 years for the escape and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
Texas A&M University-Commerce: International Research Faculty Award
COMMERCE, TX—Dr. Maria Lamarque, associate professor of Literature and Languages, was the faculty selected for the International Research Faculty Award in the College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
She has been a champion and campus leader for the importance of a global education since she started her career at A&M-Commerce in 2005. As a Distinguished Global Fellow, she supports the university’s goals to foster global engagement in students by participating in global events, training, conferences, and more.
“As educators, it is germane to embrace a strong commitment to multiculturalism not only in research and teaching but as a philosophy of life,” said Lamarque.
Dr. Lamarque has published scholarly work in contemporary Latin American literature, modern Portuguese literature, post-Spanish Civil War literature, children’s literature written in Spanish and Portuguese, and film. She specializes in semiotics, the study of signs and symbols, within the field of comparative cultural studies.
Dr. Lamarque has also published thirty-six articles in peer-reviewed journals in English and Spanish, and three of her thirty-six articles have been invited for translation in several journals, including International Research in Children’s Literature (Scotland), Revista Cronopios (Colombia), and Cuadernos de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil (Spain).
Her book, “Postmodern Spaces in Latin American Contemporary Literature: Dystopia and Heterotopia,” was recently invited to be presented at La Casa de la Literatura in Lima, Peru. She has signed a contract with McFarland Publishers for her book, “Cinderella as a Socio-Ethical Product” which is due out in 2018.
Dr. Lamarque has taught abroad in Portuguese and Spanish in Brazil and Spain. She is the recipient of several external and internal research grants and has collaborated with colleagues in federally funded grants at the university.
She has presented her research in more than thirty-five international conferences throughout 12 countries. This summer, alongside a graduate student, she presented her research on “Cinderella as a Socio-Ethical Text” at the University of Bedfordshire in England, at a specialized international conference on Cinderella around the world, and at the XVIII International Conference on Hispanic Literature in Galicia, Spain.
About Texas A&M University-Commerce: Founded in 1889, Texas A&M University-Commerce is a member of The Texas A&M University System. Located in Northeast Texas, A&M-Commerce is home to more than 12,000 students, four academic colleges, a thriving graduate school, and more than 140 degree programs. As the region’s focal point of higher education, A&M-Commerce offers students facilities ranging from the world-class Keith D. McFarland Science Building and University Planetarium to the Sam Rayburn Student Center, to a fully equipped recreational facility and music hall. The university also has convenient locations in Corsicana, downtown Dallas, Midlothian, McKinney, Mesquite and Rockwall.
About the A&M System: The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a budget of $4.2 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities and seven state agencies, the Texas A&M System educates more than 150,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. System-wide, research and development expenditures exceeded $946 million in FY 2015 and helped drive the state’s economy.
High Frequency at PJC Sulphur Springs
HIGH FREQUENCY
These three welding students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Shop are practicing (GTAW) high frequency aluminum welding. Behind the welding helmets are advanced welding students (from left) Erik Tussey and J.K. Stokes, and structural welding student Claton McBride — all from Sulphur Springs. For information about the welding program and other classes offered at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center call 903-885-1232.
Tira News August 11, 2017
by Jan Vaughn
A time of remembrance for Floyd and Teresa Benefield will be held at the Tira Community Center on Sunday, August 13th, at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served by friends of the Tira community. Please be in prayer for the family.
Teachers, administrators, and staff of the North Hopkins Independent School District returned for the new school year on Tuesday, August 8th, and were treated to a wonderful meal and great door prizes at the Peerless Baptist Church. Interim pastor, Kent Pate, shared words of encouragement with the group. Everyone at North Hopkins is very appreciative of their hospitality. Students return to school on Monday, August 21st.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
