Winnsboro Police Department Report May 1-7, 2017
The Winnsboro Police Department report for May 1-7, 2017 features two arrests, 146 calls for service, 40 citations issued, and 25 warnings written.
Steven Bridges, 34, of Winnsboro was arrested May 1st for Criminal Tresspass.
Rodrick Carter, 32, of Winnsboro was arrested May 7th on a Hopkins County felony warrant.
Cappiello Found Guilty; Sentencing Set for May 24
A Hopkins County Jury found Chad Alan Cappiello guilty on two counts of Theft of Property more than $1,500 but less than $20,000 Tuesday afternoon. Final arguments were made beginning at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. The verdict was rendered around 3 p.m.
Cappiello, a remodel/repair contractor who also uses the alias Chad Russell was not facing his first day in court for an offense related to this type of theft. A witness from each of three other instances that have gone to court in Texas counties were called to testify in this case. There had been other arrests as well.
Cappiello spent a year in jail in Lonoke County, Arkansas and from there went to Harris County Texas and then to Bell County Texas. Cappiello still has pending felony theft charges in Jasper and Gatesville (Coryell County) and he is currently on felony probation for theft in Temple. In 2000, the defendant went to prison for felony theft and possession of cocaine. He was convicted of misdemeanor theft in Houston in August 2015. He was previously on felony probation for Securing Execution of a Document By Deception in Robertson County, Texas. He was also previously on felony probation for felony theft in Leon County, Texas.
Cappiello will be sentenced by Judge Eddie Northcutt on May 24 at 1:30 p.m. The range of punishment for this offense is up to two years in state jail, which is typically served day-for-day. He is also eligible for up to five years of probation and a fine of up to $10,000. Judge Eddie Northcutt released the defendant on bond until the date of sentencing.
Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison stated, “People like Mr. Cappiello have been emboldened by years of outmaneuvering law enforcement, evading justice, and receiving soft probation sentences. This week, a Hopkins County jury sent a clear message to folks like him that in this community, theft is still theft. The State will be arguing for the maximum punishment at Mr. Cappiello’s sentencing on May 24.”
Tuesday morning, Texas Ranger Jason Bobo, Company F Central Texas, was called to prove intent in the case. Ranger Bobo had investigated Cappiello regarding one of Cappiello’s thefts in Gatesville, Texas. A roof repair was promised when $5,000 in cash was paid to Cappiello and the remainder of the project was financed. The Ranger stated that no work had been performed and that in the investigation he found a number of phone numbers that changed consistently, the failure to provide a true address, and the use of lease or rental vehicles by Cappiello.
In opening remarks Monday morning, Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison noted that Cappiello changed his name from Chad Russell to Chadley Cappiello and then then Chad Cappiello over the past 23 years. However, he uses both the last name Russell and Cappiello as it suits the opportunity to defraud individuals of money in remodeling and/or repair schemes. His current wife Kristi Cappiello also uses her maiden name as a telemarketer for their business ventures. Harrison pointed out that when anyone attempted to find the location of the business, they were unable to locate the Cappiellos’ due to masking websites, email origination, and the use of cell phones. He stated that attempts to go to addresses listed for the company were fruitless. Even the managers or owners of the buildings where their listed address would take the individual seeking to get a refund for work had no knowledge of the business.
An internet search performed by KSST News shows shows Cappiello has been charged in several counties on similar charges. Cappiello has operated in various areas of the state and has been charged in several counties, some without success for the prosecution. The local case focuses on charges filed and an indictment rendered by a Hopkins County Grand Jury regarding the theft of property, to be exact, money paid for work never completed in a home remodel in Como.
Canine Corner Busy at Reds, Whites, and Brews
Canine Corner at Saturday’s Reds, Whites, and Brews was a busy place. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, Canine Corner was on Main Street at Muddy Jake’s.
Neva Mohesky, with the Rotary Club, said the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter had two dogs adopted and gained two new volunteers, along with a lot of cash donations. She noted The Lake Country Ladies to the Rescue also had an adoption. Other dog oriented participants were well pleased with the turn out.
Mohesky said Art Foster, Jr. and Matt Dunn were great to work with and she hopes they can all do it again next year.
Wildcats Defense Multiple and Unpredictable
The Wildcats’ football team had their eighth spring practice Monday outside. There are six more to go and then the May 19 Spring Game. Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron says he has just about installed all of the Wildcats’ defensive scheme this spring.
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Included are just about every blitz and call he’ll be making during games this fall.The Wildcats’ defense is designed to make them multiple and unpredictable. Coach Abron says the Wildcats’ players are picking up the defense and he has noted fewer busts so far this spring than he expected. He says he’s happy where the players are right now. They seemed to have a good day against the offense Monday. Blitzing helped.
Coach Abron knows the offense, and crafty Offensive Coordinator Matt Young, will show up with some new wrinkles Tuesday and beyond. Then he’ll have to adjust. Coach Abron says these game like adjustments are what he loves about spring football. He says he feels pretty good knowing he has a lot of defensive returners from last year’s team.
Lady Cats Baier in State 300-meter Hurdles Friday
In over 20 years of coaching track athletes, Wildcats and Lady Cats’ hurdles coach Derek Tyson says he has taken several athletes to Austin for the State Track Meet. In the past, he says their attitude was oh, well, we made it. Coach Tyson says he has a different feeling working with Lady Cat Abbi Baier, who will run in the 300-meter hurdles in Austin Friday night at the State Track Meet.
He says workouts have been going really well. The usually busy Baier is only practicing her hurdles right now and Coach Tyson says she is very focused. He says Abbi’s rhythm and her technique going over the hurdles right now can be a difference maker in Austin Friday. Coach Tyson says Baier has an excellent chance to medal. He goes further and says he is in it for her to win it Friday.
Abbi enters the race with the fourth best time in the state. She ran a 45.7 time in a second place finish at the regional track meet. Coach Tyson says if everything goes as planned and Abbi runs like she is working out right now, she could run a time in the mid 44’s that could win the race.
Domino’s Pizza Gets New Look
Domino’s Pizza in Sulphur Springs was in the process of getting a new sign on Tuesday afternoon. The store on S Broadway is located adjacent to the newly built Starbucks and soon-to-be Taco Bueno. The sign reflects the newer logo used by Domino’s.
Post Office Food Drive This Saturday, May 13th
On Saturday, May 13th, 2017, the Post Office will be holding a food drive! They are asking people to leave nonperishable food items in or by their mailboxes. As mail is delivered, drivers will pick up donations and bring them back to the Post Office. From there, it will be weighed and distrubuted to area churches, food pantries, or food ministries!
Saltillo Graduating Class of 2017
Clayton Matthew Wilson
Dakota Glenn Patridge
Adam Michael Valenzula
Rainie Lynn English
Melissa Monike Groenewold
Logan Wayne Camp
Kasey ShyAnne Sanders
Destiny Rachelle Welch
Daniel Luke Saxon
Ana Margarita Gallegos
BreAnna Madison Reynolds
Brenda Guadalupe Castro
Brianna Maria Harvick
Caitlin Michelle Shelby
Charles Dalton Smith
Cindia Selena Hernandez
PJC Creative Writing Awards Presented
Student writing talent was the focus of a recent awards ceremony at Paris Junior College.
Ceremony organizer and PJC English instructor Marsha Dennis emphasized to the audience the importance of creative writing that showcases narrative craft and poetry before handing out the awards.
Katelyn Allen of Sulphur Bluff received the Outstanding Student in English award, presented by English instructor Dr. Jennifer Collar.
“She is a student who always goes above and beyond expectations,” said Collar. “She started under rocky circumstances and emailed me to let me know she was having major surgery prior to the start of the semester but didn’t want it to affect her coursework. She kept up with it online and throughout her recovery until she could rejoin the class. She is an extremely intelligent, very talented young lady with an immensely bright future ahead of her.”
Kayleigh Forbes of Paris received Outstanding Student in a Foreign Language and received her award from Spanish instructor Mayra Cumming.
“Taking a foreign language is a challenge and she took the foreign language class online so there are two challenges,” said Cummings, “the technology and the foreign language. She was never afraid of wanting more help. To be successful as a college student, you need to ask questions and be willing to say, ‘I don’t know.’ That’s what the PJC instructors are here for.”
Swingers of Birches, the anthology of first prize-winning entries published by the Communications and Fine Arts Division, was distributed at the reception following the awards ceremony. To receive a copy, contact the PJC English Department at 903-782-0317.
Winners by category include:
Regional Literature
First place: “The Garden at Witching Hour,” by David Sleeper of Royse City, PJC – Greenville Center. Category judge: Anonymous.
Argumentative/Informative Essay
First place: “Choice,” by Makayla Brown, Paris High School; Second place: “The Uncertainty of Death,” by Matthew Cochran, Paris High School; Third place: “The Hidden Connection between Elliot Rodger, Levi Strauss, and the San Francisco 49ers,” by Nicholas Zamir, PJC Paris campus. The category was judged by Jane Bouterse; Professor of English, Texarkana Community College, Texarkana, Texas (Retired).
Short Story
First place: “Familiar Faces,” by Makayla Brown, Paris High School; Second place: “Na’Kato,” by Etalya Bell of Clarksville, PJC Paris campus; Third place: “19 Marks,” by David Sleeper of Royse City, PJC – Greenville Center; Honorable Mention: “Superintelligence,” by Matthew Cochran, Paris High School, and “How I Sold my Soul to the Devil, Twice,” by Nicholas Zamir, PJC Paris campus. This category was judged by Ruth Evans, University of North Texas (Retired).
Poetry
First place: “The Iron Rosalie,” by Kaleigh Pitre of Point, PJC-Sulphur Springs Center; Second Place: “The Loudest Sound,” by Ashley Palmer of Klondike, PJC Paris campus; Third place: “Scars on the Western Front,” by David Sleeper, Royse City, PJC-Greenville Center; Honorable Mention: “Night,” by Heather Evans, PJC Paris campus; and “What Do You Say?” by Kaleigh Forbes, PJC Paris campus. This category was judged by Kelli Ebel; Former Instructor of Spanish (Paris Junior College), ESL and French (North Africa).
