Disturbance Leads to Drug Arrest
Hopkins County Deputies responded to a disturbance on CR 2335 Monday evening around 6 p.m. where they found Jimmy De Odell, 59, who 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.
Odell is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams, a Felony 2, and with a Simple Assault misdemeanor.
Warrant for Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse Leads to Meth Arrest
Bradley Ray Skidmore, 62, of Sulphur Springs was located by Hopkins County Deputies at a Charles Street residence in the city. He was wanted on a warrant for Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse. While being arrested Skidmore told deputies that other individuals were in a bedroom of the residence. The deputies had asked who would care for the animals that were in the residence following his arrest and subsequent time in jail.
Skidmore introduced the deputies to the three individuals in a bedroom where methamphetamine was found in an unlocked safe. The methamphetamine and smoking pipe found in the safe were claimed by Michal Anthony Huckabay, 30.
Skidmore is in Hopkins County jail held on a $5,000 bond for the Felony 2 charge regarding the card abuse. Huckabay is held on a $25,000 bond for the Felony 3 drug charge. (see Huckabay arrest here)
Michal Anthony Huckabay
Meth Found in Unlocked Safe
Hopkins County Deputies went to a Charles Street address to serve a felony warrant but while at the residence they observed animals in the residence and the wanted to know who would care for them. The subject said there were other individuals in the residence. When deputies made contact with those in the house, a digital scale commonly used for weighing narcotics was located under the bed in the room where the individuals were at that time.
All three individuals granted consent to search the room. A small scale was found under a table in the bedroom. Also an unlocked safe and a glass pipe commonly used for smoking methamphetamine was observed. Three small clear baggies containing a white crystal like substance believed to be meth were found in the safe.
Michal Anthony Huckabay
Michael Anthony Huckabay, 30, of Sulphur Springs stated that the safe and its contents were his. Huckabay was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams, a Felony 3. He is held on a $25,000 bond.
Cell Phones Delay Emergency Response
Cell phones account for almost 70% of all 911 calls in the United States. In Hopkins County that number is around 90% according to local law enforcement. Yet, even the smartest of cellular phones cannot always be accurate in sharing your location with 911 dispatchers. In fact 95% of cell phones are inaccurate in identifying your location to 911 nationwide. Local law enforcement says the longer the caller is on the line the greater the opportunity for location accuracy to be determined in Hopkins County.
The cellular 911 calls also depend on the carrier. Those with a contract are often easier to locate. Phones that are prepaid are not always accurate. When a cellular phone 911 calls is received, if the conversation is short and there is a hang-up, often only the tower that the call originates from is found. The longer the conversation and certain carriers provide a more accurate location.
However, landline phones provide the name and address of the number. Originally, 911 was designed for landline phones, which provide the caller’s location over a hard-wired connection. However, 45% of Americans are opting out of landline coverage at home. National authorities state that cellular 911 calls provide a slower response time. Not all emergencies are at home but most medical emergencies, drowning calls, and home break-ins do according to experts.
Some national safety leaders are advocating the return of the landline for homes.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Hopkins, Delta, Rains, Hunt and Other Counties Until 5 AM July 4th
The National Weather Service in Dallas/Fort Worth has issued a severe thunderstorm watch at 10:48 p.m. Monday, July 3rd for Hopkins, Delta, Hunt, Rains, and other counties in the North and Northeast Texas area. The watch continues until 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
Currently, a line of thunderstorms stretches from west of Abilene to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The line is moving southeast.
Over 110 Attend The Edge Monday
The Edge conditioning program drew pretty good numbers Monday morning considering it was the day before the fourth of July holiday. Close to 90 athletes attended The Edge for high school students and another 25 showed up for The Edge for middle school athletes. Wildcats Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens said he was very pleased with the turnout. He did note that turnout was light for girls.
Coach Owens said it was pretty good for freshmen boys and really good for older boys. He said some kids are on vacations. This week marks the final week for The Edge for middle school students on Thursday. This week, the fourth of The Edge conditioning program, also marks the end of phase one of The Edge for high school students on Thursday.
After a two week hiatus, The Edge phase two for high schoolers only will gear up on July 24 and will run Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. through August 3. For those athletes hoping to continue working out during the hiatus, Coach Owens said the weight room and the indoor facility would be open at specific times during the two week break. He’s hoping athletes will challenge each other to get in some work during the break.
Coach Owens said athletes attending The Edge are getting better, are starting to get into shape and are looking good in the weight room.
Wildcats Should Finish Third According to Texas Football Pre-Season Pick
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens puts no stock whatsoever in any preseason poll. The summer edition of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine takes a stab at predicting football district’s all across Texas and they say the Wildcats should finish in third place in district 16-5A this fall.
The magazine prognosticators picked Marshall first, Texas High with their new head coach second and the Wildcats third. They also project Pine Tree fourth, Hallsville with their new head coach fifth, Mt. Pleasant sixth and Greenville seventh.
Polls give fans something to talk about during summer months but coaches know their squads will have to earn their places in the standings on the field this fall.
Continuing Ed in July at the PJC – Sulphur Springs Center
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Continuing Ed in July at the PJC – Sulphur Springs Center
The Continuing Education Department at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center is offering an Initial Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers class on lifesaving skills for respiratory and cardiac emergencies. The American Heart Association certifies the class, which will meet from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 14 at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus.
For more information, call 903-885-1232.
Enrollment at PJC
ENROLLING
Terri McCoy, right, is enrolling at the PJC-Sulphur Springs for the fall semester, majoring in secondary education. She is receiving help from campus director Jeri Dulaney, left, and her 2-year-old daughter, Lauren, who seemed very interested in the conversation. There is still time to enroll in the Summer II semester, which begins July 12. For more information call 903-885-1232 or go by the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus located at 1137 Loop 301 east.
