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
October 30, 2017 – 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 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.
Meal a Day Menu for October 30th – November 3rd
Meal A Day Menu
October 30th – November 3rd
Mashed Potatoes
California Blend Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions
Refried Beans
Tortilla Chips and Hot Sauce
Wednesday
Rope Sausage
Black Eyed Peas
Corn Bread
Spinach
Thursday
Chicken and Dumplings
Crackers
Tossed Salad
Friday
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Roll
Your New Hopkins County Covergirl is…
The 2017 Hopkins County Covergirl is Breeanna Hicks.
The 2017 Hopkins County Covergirl is Breeanna Hicks.
The Judges Choice award went to Cassidy Seaney.
Miss Congeniality was Allie Price.
