Man Found Under Blankets in Closet; Meth in His Pockets
April 18, 2017 – Local law enforcement received information that Dillon Lane Mitchell, 24, wanted on a warrant for Violation of Felony Probation, could be found at an address on Lee Street in Sulphur Springs. The warrant for Mitchell was Violation of Probation Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram. That was not all they found.
Dillon Lane Mitchell
When officers spoke with the residence owners, they stated that Mitchell had been there but they had not seen him. Consent to search the residence was granted and officers found Mitchell in a bedroom closet hiding underneath blankets. They also found him with a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine in both pockets of his clothing. The meth weighed in excess of 10-grams.
Mitchell is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Violation of Probation Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200 grams. He is being held on a $40,000 bond.
Winnsboro Police Report April 10-16, 2017
Winnsboro Police made two arrests, responded to 119 calls for service, and issued 38 citations and 23 warnings during the April 10-16, 2017 report period.
Kendrick Craddock, 40, of Mt Pleasant was arrested on April 12th for evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.
Jolene Jones, 32, of Winnsboro was arrested April 13th on Denton County warrants.
Rodeo Action Coming To Town April 21, 22 !
OSCAR AGUILAR ON KSST MORNING SHOW WITH ENOLA GAY
Oscar Aguilar, President of the Hopkins County Rodeo Committee and local producer of the UPRA Spring Rodeo in Sulphur Springs invites everyone on Friday April 21 and Saturday April 22 at 7:30 pm. There will be exciting rodeo action, family entertainment and kid-friendly games and contests, Western style. J and J Rodeo Company will provide the horses and cattle for cowboys from a 5-state region. Attractions for local youngsters will include Mutton-Bustin, Calf Scrambles and Chuckwagon Races each night, a Boot Scramble on Friday and Celebrity Steer Riding on Saturday night. There will be a Rodeo Dance from 9-midnight on Saturday with country music by Monty Tipps and band. Food concessions will have a Mexican flavor with tacos, tamales, brisket tortas and Sonora-style hot dogs. Youngsters in K-4th grade will receive tickets from school. Ticket admission is $8 children, $10 adult on Friday and $12 adult on Saturday which includes the dance. You can get the Saturday night ticket for $10 in advance at Circle E Western Store through Thursday. Get in the Rodeo spirit by viewing the window decorating contest going on downtown. More rodeo fun includes a Rodeo Parade on Saturday at 11am from the back of the Civic Center arena. All age riders with horses, ponies, wagons or buggies as well as riding clubs are welcome to make the circle up Connally Street across the square and back on Connally Street. The parade will be held rain or shine.
Scudder Hosts Listening Summit Focused On Special Needs Children and Adults
Greenville, Texas – Kendall Scudder will host a Listening Summit in Greenville on April 29, 2017 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. to learn from parents, educators, advocates, and community members about the real challenges facing children and adults with special needs. The event is at the W. Walworth Harrison Public Library, 1 Lou Finney Blvd, in Greenville.
The Texas Senate, District 2, candidate invites all members of the community to meet with him and share their insights, experiences, and needs for individuals with special needs.
“I want to hear what people in District 2 really need so that I can become a better advocate for children and adults in our community that have been shut out of this legislative session,” Scudder said. “The out of touch politicians in Austin keep pushing bathroom bills and school vouchers instead of investing in our schools and social services. We need to ensure that every individual with special needs, child or adult, receives the care they deserve.”
He especially would like to hear from the parents of students with special needs.
“As the Texas education budget has been whittled away, I worry that the students who need to most support are suffering from cutbacks. I want to know what your children need so that when I go to Austin, I can fight for you and your children in the most effective and efficient way possible,” Scudder said.
Election Day for midterm elections falls on November 6th, 2018. To learn more about Scudder’s positions on vital issues such as inadequate funding for veterans affairs and our crumbling infrastructure, as well as resources for families visit www.ScudderForSenate.com.
Sulphur Springs Man Takes Seven Year Plea Bargain
Miles Anthony Hutchings, 24, of Sulphur Springs plead to seven (7) years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Monday in Eighth Judicial District Court during a docket call. Hutchings was charged with Manufacture, Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone.
A traffic violation led to a traffic stop at the corner of Beckham at WA Street in March of this year. Hutchings, exhibited nervous shaking and clenching of the jaw, signs of methamphetamine use at the time of the stop. Hutchings was asked to exit the vehicle. A green leafy substance was found in the driver’s seat. The substance was believed to be marijuana.
That led to a probable cause search where the law enforcement officer found baggies containing pipes, marijuana, and a small amount of methamphetamine. The contraband was located in a United States Postal Service Bag in the auto.
Wildcat Football Begins Spring Drills
For the second year in a row, the Wildcats’ football team will have spring football. It will get underway next Monday and will culminate with a spring game on May 19.
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said it’s starting earlier this year because school will be letting out earlier this year. He said spring football proved to be very beneficial last year. Coach Owens said the coaching staff can begin to find out what they up front in the offensive and defensive lines. He said it is also especially beneficial for linebackers and running backs. Coach Owens noted the Wildcats have some key spots to fill. Unlike in the fall with opponents to prepare for right away, the spring allows the coaching staff to slow things down and teach fundamentals.
On the flip side, Coach Owens said again the Wildcats would lose one week of fall practice and one scrimmage. He said spring football would be working around lots of stuff. For example, the Wildcats’ baseball team will be in the playoffs and the Athletic Banquet takes place May 1. Coach Owens said spring football would take place from about 3:50 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on practice days. He said there would be time for weight lifting, film sessions and daily lists of things to accomplish. Special team work will begin. Coach Owens said last year the retention level was good between the spring and fall workouts.
The UIL allows teams 18 practice days within 30 days. Coach Owens said the Wildcats would have about 15 spring practice days. He said the coaching staff seemed to enjoy spring football last year and he added he thought the players also enjoyed the change.
SSHS Band Earns Sweepstakes
For the third straight year, the Wildcats’ band earned sweepstakes. Only the Wildcats’ band and Pine Tree in Class 5A earned sweepstakes at the UIL Contest last Thursday featuring a concert on stage and site reading. The band also earned the highest score of first division, or 1, in marching during the fall.
Wildcats Band Director Charles McCauley said when it comes time to perform, his kids show up and do well. He said Sulphur Springs was the only school to send five bands, three from middle school and two from high school, to UIL contests. All five bands earned a top score of 1 in concert. Four also earned a 1 in site reading to get sweepstakes.
McCauley said success at the high school level begins with work at middle school. He praised assistant band directors Steven Proctor, Jennifer Turner, Robert McDaniel and Jeffrey Garza.
Next for the band are tryouts for the color guard and drum majors.
The band banquet will take place May 13.
Trojans Drop Close District Game at Fruitvale
The Cumby Trojans’ baseball team dropped a close district game at Fruitvale, 6-5 Friday.
The Trojans got off to a good start with a three-run top of the first inning. Fruitvale tied the game with a single run in the second and two runs in the third. Then Cumby went ahead, 5-3 with single runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Fruitvale had a big three-run bottom of the fifth to take a 6-5 lead and they held on to win. Both teams had seven hits.
Cumby had four errors and Fruitvale had six. Cumby used three pitchers. Cole Sprague started, R.J. Valentine pitched next and took the loss and Elmer Rodriguez finished up. Cumby pitchers allowed only two earned runs.
Valentine had a big game at the plate going 3 for 4 with an RBI, two runs scored, one walk, two singles and a double and three stolen bases. Austin Thomas was 1 for 4 with 2 RBI’s. Braden Porter knocked in a run and had two sacrifices. Ethan Coble, Jake Petty and Dakota Young also had hits. Coble, Braden Coble and Sprague also had stolen bases.
