Man Admitted Intoxicated on Meth at Time of Arrest
When Hopkins County Deputy Shaw served a warrant on Christopher David Bockemehl, 26, he was found at the probation office. The warrant was for Delivery of Marijuana over a quarter of an ounce but less than 5 lbs in a Drug Free Zone.
At the time of the arrest, Bockemehl informed the officer that he was intoxicated on methamphetamine at the time of the arrest.
Bockemehl is in Hopkins County Jail.
Mother Brandishes Knife in Assault on Daughter
A caller to Hopkins County Sheriff’s dispatch said an assault had taken place involving a knife. When deputies responded to the assault, on County Road 1218, they found a small laceration above the subject’s eye.
The deputy was told that Georgia Allen George, 54, of Brashear had brandished a knife while assaulting her daughter. The daughter also stated that George had thrown the knife at her causing the knife to stick into the wall of the residence. Photos of the scene, victim, and George were taken. The daughter also filed an emergency protective order against her mother.
George is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Aggravated Assault Family with a Weapon. She is being held on a $50,000 bond.
Hopkins County Grand Jury November Indictments
November 4, 2016 – Thursday, 23 indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury for the month of November. Eight of the indictments were sealed awaiting the arrest of the indicted individuals.
Among those indicted:
William Pearce Ewton was indicted on one count of Burglary of a Building and one count of Theft of Property over $30,000 but less than $150,000. When a tractor almost hit a vehicle on Spur 71 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County Deputies were called. Upon arriving near the scene of the near accident, the deputy found a tractor parked in the middle of the roadway. William Pearce Ewton, 44, of Sulphur Springs was attempting to drive the tractor. The Deputy stated that it was obvious Ewton was under the influence of something. The deputy invited Sulphur Springs Police to assist. It was found that Ewton was too intoxicated to tell where he got the tractor and to whom it belonged. A search of the tractor well found two sets of golf clubs, six fishing poles, and a tackle box. The items had been stolen in the Peerless area from two different locations. The tractor had also been stolen. Ewton was arrested and charged with Theft of Property over $30,000 but under $150,000, Burglary of a Building, Theft of Property over $100 but under $750, and Public Intoxication.
Timothy Dale Moody was indicted for one count of Retaliation.
Cathy Darlene Culpepper was indicted for Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution of a Known Felon. Three individuals were arrested shortly after Hopkins County Deputies knocked on the door of a residence on FM 1870. Deputies went to the house in search of a wanted person. When the female resident answered the door, she stated that she had not seen the individual sought in over a week. Deputies searched the residence and found a locked door. She stated that the door should not be locked because no one was in the room. The wanted subject opened the door. Juan Domingo Ramirez, 26, of Como was behind the locked door along with another male. Ramirez was wanted for Violation of Probation Injury to Child. Cathy Darlene Culpepper, 44, was arrested for Hindering Apprehension, a Felony 3. Both are in Hopkins County Jail Wednesday morning. The third individual was also arrested on a misdemeanor charge.
Cory Wayne Thompson was indicted for Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle or Watercraft.
Michael Carl Spradling was indicted for Fraudulent Use/Possession Identifying Information. A traffic stop by Sulphur Springs Police Friday afternoon found Michael Carl Spradling, 37, driving while license invalid. However, also in the auto was a zipper pouch containing over 15 but less than 50 various identifying information. Spradling was arrested for Driving While License Invalid and Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Information over 10 items but under 50 items.
Harold Joseph Marcantel
Harold Joseph Marcantel was indicted for Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 over 4-grams but less than 200-grams. A Cumby Police officer noted a damaged driver side tail lamp on a gray minivan that passed the officer Saturday afternoon around 1:30 near the 111 mile marker on I-30. A traffic stop for the violation followed and opened the door to much more. When the traffic stop was made, the driver was moving erratically in the driver’s seat and reaching into the passenger side seat. The officer asked Marcantel, 52, of Cedar Hill to exit the auto. When he did exit, in plain sight was a pipe commonly used to smoke marijuana. With permission to search the vehicle, a small black baggie containing a substance suspended to be methamphetamine. The substance weighted approximately 6.1-grams.
Sharon Donice Simmons was indicted for Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 over 4-grams but less than 200-grams.
Karla Louise Vasquez Weathers was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 over 1-gram but less than 4 grams.
Stephen Paul Hawrylak was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 over 1-gram but less than 4 grams. At 12:05 a.m. on FM 69 at CR 2426, a traffic stop found the female drive extremely nervous and the male passenger sweating profusely. Asked if contraband was in the vehicle, both answered there was not. The Hopkins County Deputy then asked consent to search and did not receive it. He then called for Sulphur Springs Police K-9 Unit and the dog made a positive hit on the vehicle. In the center console of the vehicle was found a purple Crown Royal bag containing a clear crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine. Both were arrested at that time and asked if they had contraband on their person. Again, they denied having anything on them. At Hopkins County Jail they were taken from the patrol unit into the receiving area. The female dropped a small vial containing clear crystal-like residue that field tested to be methamphetamine. Both Weathers and Hawrylak were arrested in the stop.
Lester Eugene Ivy, Jr. was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 over 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Christopher Wayne Paris was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 over 1-gram but less than 4-grams. Christopher Wayne Paris, 36, of Nash Texas was stopped at the 127-mile marker on I-30 near Loop 301E Thursday. He was found to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine.
Those indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram include: Martin Sanchez, Jr. and Tammy Leann Crouch,
Sulphur Bluff Boys Cross Country Going to State
Sulphur Bluff girls and boys competed at region cross country this past weekend.
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St. Augustine Grass Lawn Problems By Mario Villarino
Recently I have visited with several homeowners related to st. Agustinegrass lawns having problems.
Expanding, irregular patches of dead or stunted grass surrounded by a halo of yellowing, dying grass can have several causes including drought, fungal infections or chinch bugs. The “islands” of dying grass cause by chinch bugs tend to increase in size and merge as insect numbers increase.
Damage can develop rapidly, especially in sunny locations during hot, dry weather. Chinch bug damage can be confused with certain lawn diseases or other physiological disorders. For example, brown patch is a common disease affecting the leaf blades of St. Augustinegrass. Brown patch symptoms, however, usually occur in a circular or semi-circular pattern, as opposed to the irregular-shaped areas of dead and dying grass that result from chinch bug feeding. Chinch numbers of the insects themselves is the best proof of chinch bug damage. Too little or too much water also can cause chinch bug problems. Chinch bugs prefer hot, dry environments. Dry weather enhances survival of chinch bug nymphs and eggs by reducing the incidence of disease within chinch bug populations.
Also, drought-stressed lawns are more susceptible to chinch bug injury. On the other hand, over-watering causes saturated, oxygen-deprived soils that cannot sustain the microbes needed to decompose thatch. St. Augustinegrass lawns should be watched closely during the summer for signs of drought stress. The lawn should be watered immediately when edges of grass blades begin to curl, grass fails to spring back quickly when walked on, or the turf begins to have a dull bluish-gray color.
Due to the various soil types and depths in Texas, the amount of water needed will vary. First determine whether a problem truly exists when considering pesticides for chinch bug control. An easy method to detect chinch bugs is using a soap-water mix (a mixture of dishwashing detergent (one spoon) in water (one gallon) drenched in the affected area of the lawn. Chinch bugs do not like the detergent in the mix and will literally “crawl” away from the drenched area. Be ready to observant and look carefully for them immediately after drenching the area. If your neighborhood is prone to chinch bug problems, inspect your lawn weekly during the spring, summer and fall. Look for off-color areas, especially in direct sun, and along sidewalks and driveways. When there are numerous chinch bugs, they will cause grass to yellow. You can often find them by parting the grass at the edge of affected areas and by examining the soil and base of the turf. You should check areas with suspected infestations several times. When chinch bugs are numerous, you might see them on leaves or scurrying about on adjacent sidewalks during the day.
Insecticides can prevent further injury when chinch bugs are abundant enough to cause visible damage. A variety of liquid and granular insecticides is available for chinch bug control. Granular insecticides can be applied with a standard fertilizer spreader and irrigated lightly (1⁄8- to 1⁄4-inch of water) to activate the insecticide. Drop-type spreaders are good for keeping insecticide granules from scattering into gutters, sidewalks and driveways. There they can be washed into storm drains and streams which is why you should sweep up and properly reapply any granules landing in such sites. Liquid sprays are usually applied using a hose-end sprayer that can apply 15 to 20 gallons of water per 1,000 square feet. To ensure even coverage, spray back and forth across the same area.
Watering the lawn before application can help the pesticide penetrate the turf, but irrigation is not recommended following application of liquid insecticides. Use spot treatments where chinch bugs are restricted to isolated areas of the lawn. Treat the off-color turf and all surrounding infested areas. Inspect the site every 3 to 5 days for at least 2 weeks to determine if the infestation is under control. Spot treatments help prevent environmental contamination. They also minimize the impact of pesticides on beneficial insects. For more information in this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-885-3443
Wildcats vs Hallsville; What the Coaches Are Saying
The Wildcats face Hallsville in a game that will determine a playoff spot. The game is set for Prim Stadium Friday night at 7:30 p.m. It’s Senior Night and activities begin at 7 p.m. Here is what the head coaches and Wildcat coordinators are saying about the game. Hear more on the KSST Pregame Show, 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Owens on Hallsville
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens discussed what he called a play-in game for the playoffs as the Wildcats host Hallsville Friday night on Senior Night at Gerald Prim Stadium. The winner is in and the loser out. Coach Owens described the Bobcats as a good technical team that is well coached and one that knows where they need to be on each play. He said Hallsville, Mt. Pleasant and the Wildcats are all very similar and the scores indicated that. Hallsville defeated Mt. Pleasant by four in overtime and the Tigers topped the Wildcats by a field goal. Concerning keys to the game, Coach Owens said the offense must take care of the football and control the line of scrimmage. He added the defense must tackle well and carry out their assignments. Coach Owens said he was pleased with the team’s intensity against Greenville. He said the laid-back team had bothered him some this year as he wondered what button to push to get the team’s motor running. Coach Owens said Hallsville had a quality receiver, two good running backs and a good quarterback. He said both teams lack great speed. Coach Owens said the Bobcats defense does a good job tackling. He described them as scrappy. Coach Owens said a game between these two teams in the past has often determined a playoff spot.
Hallsville Coach Plunket
Coach David Plunk has found a home in Hallsville. He’s been there since 1998. He played his high school football at Kilgore under legendary coach James Cameron. Plunk graduated from Stephen F. Austin, also the alma mater of Wildcats Coach Greg Owens. Coach Plunk was hired by Sulphur Springs Coach James Cameron but he didn’t stay around here long. A varsity slot opened up on the Kilgore staff soon after his hiring here and Coach Cameron encouraged him to take it. Coach Plunk was also at Elkhart, Grand Saline and Cooper before getting the Hallsville job. The Bobcats have gone 2-7 his year. They are 2-3 in district play. The Wildcats are also 2-3 in district games and the winner of the game at Prim Stadium Friday will advance to the playoffs while the loser will be out. Coach Plunk says this has been a frustrating season for him. He’s had to battle injuries. He indicates a win Friday should brighten his outlook considerably. Coach Plunk says excluding district powers Marshall and Texas High, he feels the Wildcats and Bobcats are playing as good as anyone in the district. He says it’s fitting that the two teams will be determining a district playoff spot.
Wildcats Offense
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the offense had a good night but not a great night against Greenville in the 28-7 win at Greenville last Friday. Coach Young said there are still some things to clean up. He said he liked the energy the team played with. He said he was excited for receiver Matt Reynolds, who caught a 51-yard pass along the sideline. Coach Young said Reynolds had been an unsung guy who did a lot of blocking while catching a few short routes. He said Reynolds made a play when he got the chance. Coach Young said he liked the physical way the offensive line played and the way they took control of the game as it progressed. Coach Young used lots of players. Among them running backs Colton Allen, Cason Goodson and Searn Rodgers and receivers Reynolds, Austin Dodd, Cor’Tavius Pruitt and D.J. Hall. Coach Young said he was pleased with the offensive execution and their high rate of converting third downs, especially the third down and short plays. Coach Young said the key to the Wildcats getting into the end zone is the mix of runs and passes. Concerning Hallsville’s defense the Wildcats will see Friday at The Prim, Coach Young said the Bobcats are very well coached, their scheme is sound and they will play very hard. He said although Alabama wasn’t recruiting any of them, he said they featured lots of really good high school players that take pride in their jobs. Coach Young said he sensed that the playoffs are new for the Wildcats because they haven’t been there but he said they are beginning to notice that the excitement is building around town. The Hallsville game boils down to the winner advancing to the playoffs and the loser staying home.
Wildcats Defense
Despite how well the Wildcats’ defense played against Greenville last Friday in a 28-7 Wildcats win, Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron said he continues to hear about the big play that the Lions scored on. Greenville back Cadamion Hale went 98 yards for a touchdown. Coach Abron called it the big hiccup of the night. Other than that, Coach Abron said he was pleased by the defensive play. He said defensive linemen gave Greenville fits. He especially liked the defensive stand Wildcats backup defenders made late in the game. The Lions turned the ball over on downs. He praised defensive linemen D’Idrec Dugan, Cam Cooks, Jose Rodriguez, Haven Tennison, Tyreese Pryor, Isaiah Neale and Brenton Burnside. Also defensive backs Terrell Turman and Sebastian Adams and inside linebackers Easton Silman and Jaxon Reneau. When asked about the Hallsville offense, Coach Abron said they were a well-coached group that could find weaknesses to take advantage of. He said he is impressed with their top two running backs, their quarterback, their tight ends, receivers and the Bobcat offensive line.
One Day Delay in I-30/State Highway 19/11 Overpass Change
Rain Delays affect more than baseball. Although the change was scheduled to take affect Thursday, the overpass at the intersection of Interstate Highway 30 and State Highways 19 and 11 will be delayed until Friday at 8 a.m. The pavement must be dry for the painting of traffic stripes that will note the change.
The current two-lane overpass, with a center left-turn lane and traffic signals at each end, will be striped to allow four lanes of traffic, two in each direction. The existing traffic signals will be programmed to function as flashing yellow lights for about 90 days following the change and will be removed in the future.
Dedicated right-turn lanes will provide access to SH 19 or SH 11 and frontage roads. Vehicles on the I-30 east-bound or west-bound service roads will be guided to SH 19 or SH 11 by traffic signs. The new traffic flow configuration is designed to reduce congestion at this highway interchange, TxDOT officials said.
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