Manhunt Ends With Two in Hunt Count Jail
The chase began with DPS attempting to make a traffic stop on an auto in Hunt County but it ended around 10:06 p.m. Monday night following a manhunt in Hopkins County. According to Sheriff Lewis Tatum, a DPS trooper initiated in Hunt County what was hoped to be a traffic stop but resulted in a chase that ended at the 112-mile marker on I-30 in Hopkins County. The two men in the vehicle wrecked their vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
A manhunt into an area South of Cumby near CR 1123 and CR 4120 was covered in the search by TDCJ K9s and DPS air, according to Investigator Corley Weatherford. One resident in the Miller Grove area contacted KSST News to say that the search team was on their property looking for the pair around 8:22 p.m. Tracking dogs, an airplane, and other tracking assistance were brought in for the search–a joint effort of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and DPS. The first man was captured around 10 p.m. shortly before the second was apprehended at 10:06 p.m.. Local police had gone door to door to encourage residents to keep their doors locked and watch for pair.
The pair are now in Hunt County Jail.
Winnsboro Police Report October 2-8, 2017
Winnsboro Police Department made three arrests, responded to 216 calls for service, issued 59 citations, and wrote 84 warnings during the report period October 2-8, 2017.
Cody Ellis, 27, of Winnsboro was arrested October 4th for disorderly conduct.
Alexander Ferguson, 26, of Winnsboro was arrested October 7th for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 less than 28-grams and Possession of Marijuana more than 4 oz but less than 5lbs.
Ronald Morgan, 49, of Coldspring was arrested October 8th for Public Intoxication.
There were not accidents during the report period.
Red Ribbon Week Set as SSISD Board Meets
Sulphur Springs ISD will observe Red Ribbon Week activities October 23-27 according to information given the SSISD Board Monday night during their regular October session.. The week is dedicated to reminders to abstain from drug use.
The board also approved changing student holiday/teacher preparation day on the school calendar from Monday, April 9 to Monday, April 2 due to a change in the State testing calendar. Robin Vaughn was appointed school board representative to the Head Start Policy Council and they renewed membership in the Walsh, Gallegos’ annual legal retainer program. Head Start Policy Council bylaws were also approved.
In personnel changes, Kevin Tanton resigned as a math teacher at the high school.
Local Man Arrested on Indictments for Delivery of Marijuana
Following a lengthy investigation by the local Special Crimes Unit, Melvin Williams, 60, 0f Sulphur Springs was arrested Monday for two counts of Delivery of Marijuana. Both are a State Jail Felony.
Williams’ warrants were a result of indictments.
Two Who Fled Local Law Enforcement and DPS Monday Afternoon Captured Around 10 p.m. Monday
According to Sheriff Lewis Tatum, the two men sought by local law enforcement are now in custody. The pair was sought in a manhunt following an accident at the 112 mile-marker on I-30. One resident stated that the auto was being towed away when they passed the location and it looked like the vehicle had rolled over. The search ended when the second man was captured around 10:06 p.m. Monday night. The first had been captured shortly before the second.
One resident in the Miller Grove area contacted KSST News to say that the search team was on their property looking for the pair around 8:22 p.m.
According to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, residents in the Cumby and Miller Grove area were being warned to be on the watch for two African-American males fleeing local law enforcement following a accident that occurred at 4:47 p.m. Monday at the 112-mile marker on I-30 near Cumby. Local police were going door to door to encourage residents to keep their doors locked and watch for pair who are sporting dreadlocks as a hair style.
Tracking dogs, an airplane, and other tracking assistance were brought in for the search–a joint effort of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and DPS.
Wildcat, Lady Cat Cross Country In District Meet Tuesday
Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks says all of his runners are healthy and are ready for Tuesday’s (October 10) District Meet at Mt. Pleasant. Injuries and illness have plagued the teams over the past several weeks.
Coach Hicks is thinking of his seniors with the District Meet approaching. Seniors Peyton Vickery, a consistent four year varsity runner, and Ed Ramirez, two years on the varsity, are among Wildcats runners. Seniors Hannah Dixon, in her second year on the varsity, and Samantha Vargas, a four year varsity runner, are among Lady Cats varsity competitors.
Coach Hicks has three Wildcats juniors: Landon Thornton, back from injury last week, Eli Sellers and Andrew Escobar. Coach Hicks adds Sophomores Christian Palomino and Nabian Ramirez just keep getting better. For the Lady Cats, they have been led all season long by sophomore Sydney Washburn and junior Bailey Arrington.
Other Lady Cats showing good progress this season are freshman Landry McKinney and sophomore Ashley Noe.
The top 3 district teams qualify for regional along with the top ten runners from non-advancing teams. Coach Hicks expects both teams to battle with Hallsville and Mt. Pleasant for the district crown.
Local Law Enforcement Man Hunt Seeks Two Who Fled Accident in Cumby; Area Residents Asked to Be Cautious
Pair captured at 10 p.m. see updated story here: http://www.ksstradio.com/2017/10/09/two-who-fled-local-law-enforcement/
According to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, residents in the Cumby and Miller Grove area are being warned to be on the watch for two African-American males fleeing local law enforcement following a wreck that occurred at 4:47 p.m. Monday at the 112-mile marker on I-30 near Cumby. Local police were going door to door to encourage residents to keep their doors locked and watch for pair who are sporting dreadlocks as a hair style.
Tracking dogs, an airplane, and other tracking assistance are being brought in for the search–a joint effort of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and DPS.
Coachs’ Show: Wildcat Football Prepares for Texas High; Reflects on Loss to Marshall
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said the difference in the Marshall game Friday was sophomore quarterback J.J. Green. Coach Owens was on KSST and Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show. Coach Owens said Green used his escapability and added he was a smooth runner. The Wildcats host Texas High Friday night at Prim Stadium. The Tigers are 0-1. They had a bye Friday after losing to Marshall, 35-33 at home the week before. Coach Owens said the Tigers are still looking for their identity. He called them talented but beatable. Long time Tigers coach Barry Norton has moved across town to Arkansas High. The new Texas High coach is Gerry Stanford. Coach Owens said the Wildcats have four district games left and he said he figures they have to win three out of four to make the playoffs.
Coach Owens said three plays or drives in the game shifted momentum. The first was a long touchdown play that Marshall made in the second quarter to cut into the Wildcats 14-3 lead. The second was the inability of the Wildcats to get anything going on their first two drives in the second half. The third play was a back breaker as quarterback Green scrambled from one sideline to the other before hitting a wide open receiver on the other side of the field with a long TD pass. That play put Marshall back in front to stay, 17-14. Coach Owens said after that everything fell apart.
Coach Owens said to beat Marshall, the Wildcats had to do everything right and he said for the most part, they did that in the first half. The Wildcats had a 14-10 lead over Marshall at the half.
Lady Cats Focus Insured Win; Face Greenville Tuesday in Game Broadcast on KSST
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness says the Lady Cats did not come out with the focus they needed to come out with against Marshall Friday. Still the Lady Cats managed to hang on and win the first two close sets, 25-22 and 25-20. Coach Maness says Marshall came out ready to play. He says they had energy and were motivated to knock off the Lady Cats. Coach Maness says he told his team it is important to be focused and to be ready to play.
Eventually the Lady Cats started to play better and they won set three, 25-10. Coach Maness says the Lady Cats broke Marshall down as the serve and swing plays started coming on. The Lady Cats got lots of service aces while Coach Maness says the servers attempted to minimize errors. He says the Lady Cats also got a lot of blocks.
Pesky Greenville is next for the Lady Cats Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Wildcats Gym. The Lady Lions defeated the Lady Cats in an early tournament this year but the Lady Cats picked up a district win in Greenville on September 22. Coach Maness says the Lady Cats can’t ever overlook Greenville. The Lady Cats are 6-2 in district play and they are in second place. Undefeated and first place Texas High comes to Wildcats Gym this Friday at 4:30 p.m.
The Lady Cat game will be heard on KSST Tuesday and video replay will occur later in the week.
