Three Arrested for Endangering Children in Vehicle at County Building
Three children were left in a Black GMC Yukon in the parking lot in front of the County Attorney, County Clerk, Tax Office building Friday afternoon. Although temperatures were in the 70’s, one the children was found to be sweating profusely and unresponsive.
Hopkins County Deputies were dispatched to the scene in reference to the children being locked in the vehicle. It took 60-seconds for a response from a deputy driving by at the time. The officer pulled his vehicle behind the Yukon and verified the children inside the locked vehicle. He also observed three individuals, two females and one male, crossing the street. The male subject ran across the street to get into the driver’s side and refused to make contact with the officer. The officer told him to exit the vehicle.
Maria Araceli Arrendondo
While this is happening, a female ran to the passenger side of the vehicle and attempted to get into the vehicle. Other officers arrived at that time. One of the females who entered the vehicle took the infant from the seat and began to wipe the sweat from the child wiping the sweat with her clothing. The car seat was found to be wet from the child’s perspiration. The children had been in the vehicle for 20-minutes. The vehicle was not running and no windows were down. With temperatures in the mid-70’s the temperature inside the vehicle could reach 105 to 110 degrees according to the report.
Three children were found inside the vehicle. A three year old, an infant approximately five months old, and the unresponsive two month old infant were inside. EMS and CPS were called to the scene. An emergency removal of the children was enacted by CPS and medical treatment given.
Blanca Vargas-Aguila
David Vizcaino, 30, (no picture available), was arrested for Abandon Endanger Child Imminent Danger and his bond is set at $40,000. Blanca Vargas-Aguilar was arrested for Abandon Endanger Child Imminent Danger and for Tamper Fabricate Evident with intent to impair and her bonds total $60,000. Maria Araceli Arrendondo was arrested for Abandon Endanger Child Imminent Danger and for Tamper Fabricate Evident with intent to impair and her bonds total $60,000. Abandonment of a Child in this instance is a Felony 2 under Texas Law.
Two Arrested In Traffic Stop at Courthouse Released on Bond; Information in Arrest Report
John Hearn, Jr. and Sarah Dannilynn Moses, 30 were released on bond following their arrest in front of the Hopkins County Courthouse Friday morning. Hearn was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, over 4-grams but less than 200 grams and bond was set at $50,000. Moses was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, over 4-grams but less than 200 grams in a Drug Free Zone and bond was set at $50,000. She was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 in a drug free zone and bond was set at $10,000 for that charge.
The arrest of the pair came following a traffic stop that caused a traffic backed up on Celebration Plaza prior to 9 a.m. Friday morning. Investigator Wade Sheets initiated the traffic stop and soon called for additional backup after he observed classic signs of criminal activity in the actions of the two occupants in vehicle.
According to the police report received Saturday morning: When the traffic stop was made Hearn, the driver, showed signs of nervousness and possible criminal activity. He stated he was taking the female, Moses, to court. When Moses came to the car, she also appeared extremely nervous and showed signs of possible criminal activity. She stated she had to get into the courtroom and pay child support. She was told she could go to court. Instead of doing that this female stood on the front steps of the courthouse watching. The male subject gave consent to search the vehicle, which was registered to him. During the search, in plain view was located a clear baggie with suspected hydrocodone inside. A probable cause search was conducted. In the trunk was located bag with marijuana and digital scales inside. On the scales was an amount of methamphetamine residue. Both denied ownership of the bag, scales, and marijuana. Both subjects were placed in custody. A Sentry Safe was located in the vehicle, and neither subject admitted to having a key or ownership. The vehicle was taken to the Sheriff’s office. There the safe was opened and inside was located a black bag. Inside the bag was a white baggie with a large amount of crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. The baggie and contents weighed approximately 65-grams. There were several empty baggies as well. These baggies were smaller and consistent with packaging of narcotics for distribution. Both subjects were booked into the Hopkins County jail.
Senior Night: Wildcats Blast Greenville, Face Hallsville Tuesday: Prepare for Playoffs
Wildcats senior Ke’Ontae Dunn had a very memorable Senior Night scoring 26 points as the Wildcats blasted Greenville, 74-28 Friday night in Wildcats Gym. Dunn’s big game included 4 three-pointers. Victor Iwuakor and Michael Jefferson added 10 points apiece for the Wildcats.
The Wildcats led by 10 points at the half, 31-21 but then blew the game wide open outscoring Greenville in the second half, 43-7. The Wildcats two seniors, Dunn and Dane Rutherford, were both honored before the game. Rutherford started and scored 5 points including a three pointer.
The Wildcats are now 9-2 in district play and 24-6 for the season. The Wildcats are one win away from tying the school record for most wins in a season. The Wildcats wrap up the regular season with a road district game at Hallsville next Tuesday night.
The Wildcats will finished second in the district and will face the #3 team in District 15-5A in a bi-district game.
Handball Give Tigers Edge Over Wildcats
Mt. Pleasant broke a scoreless tie with a successful penalty kick early in the second half and then added an insurance goal later to defeat the Wildcats’ soccer team, 2-0 at the SSHS Track Complex soccer field Friday night. Both teams went scoreless during the first half.
Just seconds into the second half, the Wildcats were called for a handball, which resulted in a penalty kick. The result gives the Wildcats one win, two losses and a shootout loss in four district games. The Wildcats are 8-3-2 for the season.
The Wildcats will play at Greenville next Tuesday night.
Lady Cats Soccer 3-1 in District with Overtime Win in Mt Pleasant
The Lady Cats’ soccer team improved to 3-1 in district play as they defeated Mt. Pleasant, 2-1 in overtime, on the road Friday night. Both teams went scoreless in the first half and both teams scored a goal in the second half sending the game into overtime. After a scoreless first half of overtime, the Lady Cats scored in the second half of overtime and held on to win. The Lady Cats are 8-4-2 for the season.
The Lady Cats will play Greenville next Tuesday at the SSHS Track Complex soccer field.
Lady Cats Softball Opens Regular Season With Home Tourney Thursday
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo reported that the Lady Cats’ softball team, featuring JV players for four innings and varsity players for six innings defeated North Lamar, 8-5 in a fourth and last scrimmage game Friday night at Lady Cat Park.
Landri Bell, Bailey Haggerty and Alli Fite all pitched for the Lady Cats. Coach Carrillo said Fite pitched the last six innings giving up one earned run and four hits with 12 strikeouts and 2 walks. Jaye Doughtie led the hitting attack with two bunt singles. At the end of scrimmage season, Coach Carrillo called it one of the toughest we’ve had in a long time. He said the team faced a lot of great pitching. He said the challenging scrimmages would be a great building block for what is ahead.
The Lady Cats open the regular season at home in their three-day Sulphur Springs Varsity Softball Tournament next Thursday.
Texas A & M-Commerce Biology Professors Receive Funds For BioPride-JAMP Orientation for Freshmen Pre-med Students
COMMERCE, TX—Two Department of Biology professors, Dr. Venu Cheriyath, director of the BioPride program and Dr. John P. Slovak, director of the Texas A&M University-Commerce JAMP program, have been awarded a supplemental fund from Texas Joint Medical Admission Program to offer the BioPride-JAMP Orientation program to 25 JAMP eligible pre-med freshmen students.
The first BioPride was held in 2014 with eight students and was expanded to 23 students in 2016. In a four-day intensive orientation, the BioPride-JAMP program focuses on the development of essential study and learning skills, as well as time management strategies necessary to succeed in freshman science courses.
BioPride-JAMP participants are also exposed to various success programs offered on campus. The unique format of BioPride-JAMP offers an opportunity for incoming freshmen to get to know their professors and fellow students before attending their first classes, which helps to facilitate the formation of a learning community with a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed in college.
“We are very pleased and thankful to Joint Medical Admission Program for awarding this grant,” said Dr. Cheriyath. “Considering BioPride is self-funded through registration fees and alumni donations, this fund will allow us to offer the BioPride program to at least 25 JAMP eligible students at a subsidized rate.”
“BioPride-JAMP participants are expected to perform better in their college classes, especially in introductory biology classes, “said Dr. Slovak. “This will enable them to complete JAMP course requirements and positively impact this program at A&M-Commerce.”
JAMP is a partnership among all eight Texas medical schools and 65 public and private four-year universities. Selection into JAMP not only provides support for students throughout their undergraduate schooling, but also guarantees admission into a Texas medical school as long as all requirements are met upon graduation.
“Prior years’ results show that BioPride participants have a retention rate of over 90 percent and higher GPAs compared to their peers,” said Dr. Cheriyath. “I hope to increase BioPride-JAMP enrollment this year to 40 students.”
Registration will begin the first week of April. For more information, visit BioPride Boot Camp.
Game Day: Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, and Softball
The Wildcats’ basketball team will honor it’s seniors before a district game against Greenville Friday night in Wildcats Gym. Their seniors are Dane Rutherford and Ke”Ontae Dunn. The Wildcats enter the game with an 8-2 district record. They will end up with a second place district finish regardless of how their final two district games turn out. Greenville is 0-10 in district play and 6-21 for the season. The Wildcats will wrap up district play next Tuesday at Hallsville. Friday night there will be a Wildcats freshman game against Greenville at 5 p.m. A JV contest will get underway at around 6:15 p.m. The Wildcats varsity game versus the Lions should take place at around 7:30 p.m. We will bring you the Wildcats and Greenville varsity game at around 7:30 p.m. on KSST Radio. We will also videotape the game for replay on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable at a later date.
Besides Wildcats Basketball in Wildcats Gym, there are lots of other local sports contests on this Friday Game Day.
The Wildcats’ soccer team will host Mt. Pleasant at the SSHS Track Complex field. There will be a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. with a varsity game at 7 p.m. The varsity Wildcats have a win, a loss and a shootout loss in district play. They won their last game one week ago 6-0 over Texas High. The Wildcats are 8-2-2 for the season.
The Lady Cats’ soccer team is at Mt. Pleasant Friday night. There will be a JV game at 5:30 p.m. with the varsity to follow at around 7:15 p.m. The Lady Cats are 2-1 in district play. They lost at home to Texas High last Friday, 2-1. The Lady Cats are 7-4-2 overall.
The Wildcats’ tennis team is at a Kilgore tournament this Friday. It got underway at 8 a.m. The Wildcats have played a dual meet at Sherman and one earlier tournament at Hallsville on January 27.
The Wildcats’ baseball team will have their second scrimmage of the season Friday night at Terrell at 6 p.m. The Wildcats JV Gold Team will scrimmage at 4 p.m. at Terrell.
Finally the Lady Cats’ softball team will scrimmage North Lamar at Lady Cat Park Friday. The JV scrimmage will get underway at around 6 p.m. with the varsity to follow at around 7 p.m. This is the fourth and final scrimmage for the Lady Cats varsity who open the regular season next Thursday in the three-day Sulphur Springs Varsity Softball Tournament.
Regional Solo and Ensemble Honors For 25 SSHS Band Members
Sulphur Springs High School Band Director Charles McCauley reports that 25 band members earned First Division Ratings last Friday at a regional solo and ensemble contest at Texas A&M-Commerce. Nineteen students earned their First Division on a Class 1 solo, the most difficult level. They are Sarah Anderson, Celeste Leeds-Laliberte, Carrissa Carter, Kate Flores, Jaci Glenn, Maddy Ray, Brayden Fisher, Owen Lee, Seth Womack, Riley Farley, Nathan Braddy, Christian Corona, Payton Baugh, Emily Johnson, Zach Phillips, Lucia Yanez, Mason Gillem, Blaine Mitchell and Sam Robinson.
Earning First Division on Class 2 solos were Elizabeth Lopez, Alondra Santillan, Alice Lopez, Kassidi Hill, Adam Ost and Andrew Westlund.
Eight students also made First Division on ensembles. They are the clarinet trio of Kate Flores, Elizabeth Vega and Alondra Santillan and the brass quintet of Christian Corona, Christian Diaz-DeLeon, Zach Phillips, Nathan Braddy and Isaac Lamb.
Eleven students qualified for the the state solo and ensemble contest in May. They are soloists Celeste Leeds-Laliberte, Carissa Carter, Blaine Mitchell and Sam Robinson and ensemble members Christian Corona, Christian Diaz-DeLeon, Zach Phillips, Isaac Lamb, Nathan Braddy, Kate Flores, Elizabeth Vega and Alondra Santillan.
