Yantis Couple Arrested; CPS Removes Child at Birth
The Special Crimes Unit assisted Child Protective Services in the Monday arrest of Destiny Michelle Parker, 25, and John Ocie Peck, 39, both of Yantis. The pair was arrested following the birth of a child that tested positive for methamphetamine. The child was removed by CPS at birth for the safety of the child.
The Special Crimes Unit and CPS had presented evidence to the District Attorney’s office, which granted felony warrants. Both Parker and Peck signed acknowledgements stating they did in fact use meth.
They are in Hopkins County Jail charged with Injury Child with Intent and are being held on a $30,000 bond each.
Lady Trojans Fall to Honey Grove
The Lady Trojans of Cumby fell to Honey Grove tonight to fall 2-2 in district play. Carly Talley was the losing pitcher with 5 walks and 3 strikeouts. Paige Seely came in relief and issued 3 walks.
Alyssa Morgan went 1-2 with an infield single while Laura Rector went 1-1 with a walk and an infield single. Sydney Spillers went 2-2 with 2 singles.
The Lady Trojans held Honey Grove to only five runs through the third inning, but the Lady Warriors’ bats came alive in the fourth and ended the game with a score of 15-0.
The Lady Trojans meet the Lady Blue Devils of Celeste Tuesday at 11am in Celeste
Lindsey Sentenced to 5 Years for Burglary of a Habitation (Assault)
In Eighth Judicial District Court Monday, Nakia Dean Lindsey pleaded guilty to Burglary of a Habitation (Assault) and was sentenced to 5 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He is also scheduled to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault family violence case in County Court later this week.
The plea to Burglary of a Habitation (assault) was made rather than a plea to the original charge of Burglary of a Habitation (intent to commit murder). Cumby Police identified Lindsey, 35, of Cumby as he was driving on West Main Street in Cumby. Officer Ray Embro knew a warrant for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder had been issued for Lindsey. Investigator Corley Weatherford of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office filed for the warrant following his investigation of an incident that occurred when Lindsey assaulted a family member.
Should Lindsey ever commit a felony in the future he faces a penalty of 25-years to life.
Frost Advisory for Hopkins County Area Tuesday 4 AM to 10 AM
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for parts of North and Central Texas along and east of a line from Breckenridge to Killeen and along and northwest of a Temple to Athens line. Hopkins County is included in the advisory.
The frost advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Overnight temperatures will fall into the 30’s. Frost may damage or even kill sensitive vegetation if left uncovered.
April Events at the Senior Citizens Center!
Check out the daily activities scheduled at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center below.
12th Annual Clara Bridges Banquet Set For April 22nd
The 12th Annual Clara Bridges Banquet is set for April 22nd, 2017 at the ROC on 115 Putman St., in Sulphur Springs. The Banquet celebrates all Hopkins County Residents that have reached the 90 year milestone. To register a senior for the banquet call Karen Weatherman at 903-885-1661 or email at [email protected].
Senior Citizens Center to Raffle Off Hand-Made Necklaces
The Senior Citizens Center is raffling off three hand-made necklaces on May 12th, 2017 at noon. The three necklaces were created and donated by Barbara Ann Boudreau to support the Building Fund for the new Senior Center. Several donations by multiple organizations have been made to the Building Fund over the last few months. Tickets can be purchased at the Senior Center for $1 each or 6 for $5.
Basics At Brunch at the Senior Citizens Center
On April 17th, 2017, the Sulphur Springs Senior Center is hosting “Basics At Brunch” at 10:30 AM with Ross & Shoalmire Law Attorneys. This quarter will cover how to make the most of your Medicare coverage and appeals. The event is entirely free and is sponsored by Carriage House Manor and At Home Health Care.
Unresponsive Man and Child Lead to Arrest
A man and a child asleep proved unresponsive in the 1200 block of Mockingbird Ln. in Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs Police responded to the scene and eventually the man and child awoke. With consent to search, five loose pills within the room were found.
Three full tablets and eight pieces of oxycodone pills were found.
Jason Thomas Williams, 38, of Sulphur Springs was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram (a state jail felony).
