Lake Country Classics Car Club Makes An Appearance Downtown
Lake Country Car Club from Quitman, Texas made a stop in downtown Sulphur Springs Tuesday afternoon. The car club formerly held the largest car show in East Texas with 319 registrants in 2015. Several classics appeared on Gilmer Street while the club chatted with local car enthusiasts and made for a spontaneous, classic hometown event. If you missed the Lake County Classics, their next event is scheduled for September 29th, 2016 in the Quitman Dairy Queen Cruise.
Grand Jury Returns 53 Indictments in September
Fifty-three indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury on September 19, 2016. Indictments include Injury Child/Elderly/Disable with Intent Bodily Injury, Arson, Evading Arrest, and a number of drug charges. Not all names of those indicted were release. Those who have been arrested on their individual charges were released to the public.
Holly Ann Allen was indicted on two counts of Injury Child/Elderly/Disable with Intent Bodily Injury. In July, Allen, 34, was arrested and charged with two counts of injury to a child following an investigation by Child Protective Services and the Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit. Her two children, ages one (1) and three (3) tested positive for methamphetamine.
Kendrick Dewayne Green was indicted on two counts of Injury Child/Elderly/Disable with Intent Bodily Injury. Green, 28 of Sulphur Springs was arrested by Hopkins County Deputy Scott Davis on Sulphur Springs Police Department warrants for injury to a child, a felony 3. Deputy Davis located Green at a residence on County Road 3562 about 12:45 a.m. Thursday July 21, 2016. Detective Sgt. David Gilmore told KSST News that Child Protective Services contacted him last week regarding the injuries sustained by a 6-year old and 3-year old. One of the children was a biological child and their other a step-child of Green. Gilmore stated that the children had sustained bruising on the chest and belt marks on their legs and abdomen, along with some scarring and tearing. The marks were a result of discipline, Green stated.
Eric Dale Bailey was indicted on one count of Arson. Bailey, 30, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for arson related to an early morning fire in the 900 block of Gilmer Street in May of this year. At the time of the arson, Fire Investigator Aaron Kager told KSST News, Sulphur Springs fire investigators sought to determine the reason for an April 29th auto fire discovered at 2:03 a.m. behind what had been the location for Father and Son Auto on Gilmer Street. According to Kager, the fire was discovered when Sulphur Springs Firemen were returning to Fire Station 2 and noticed the blaze. They responded to the location. After putting out the fire, the Captain on duty discovered a few things that were abnormal regarding the fire and notified the City Fire Marshall. The scene of the fire was cleared at 3:55 a.m. on the 29th. After collecting video from nearby businesses, a vehicle was found to be leaving the scene shortly before the fire was discovered. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Amanda Weatherford located the vehicle and identified the suspect. After questioning, Bailey confessed to the fire. He was an ex-employee of the now defunct Father and Son Auto business that was at the location. Baily is a registered sex offender and has been charged with forgery, drug possession, and possession of a fire arm by a felon in the past.
Bradley Dale Moore was indicted for one count of Aggravated Assault Causes Serious Bodily Injury. Moore, 29 of Sulphur Springs turned himself in to Hopkins County Jail after a warrant for his arrest was issued after an assault that occurred September 2, 2016. According to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders, Moore attacked a female causing severe damage around her right eye breaking the ocular bones and a bone in her nose that cause leakage of cerebral fluids.
Charles Don Williams, Jr. was indicted for Aggravated Assault Causes Serious Bodily Injury. His ex-wife told the ER medical staff that she had fallen down stairs but Thursday she told Hopkins County Deputies that she had lied to the medical staff in fear of her life. The ex-wife had produced paperwork from the hospital stating she suffered a compression fracture to lower vertebrae which she said she suffered during a physical altercation with Williams. She also said that Williams was now staying at the property even though there was a restraint against him being at the location. The ex-wife told the deputies that Williams had intimidated her into letting him stay at her residence. She said she had not reported the criminal trespass, again, for fear of her life.
Robert Crawford Templeton was indicted for Assault with Deadly Weapon. Templeton, 53 of Cumby was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (a Felony 2) after he brandished a handgun during an argument with his stepson. Hopkins County Deputies responded to a call regarding the assault Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m. on FM 275 North near Cumby. Templeton was exiting the residence when officers arrived. According to witnesses and the victim, Templeton had brandished a handgun during the argument and the stepson had tried to disarm him. Templeton punched him causing bruising and swelling around the right eye. A choke-hold administered by Templeton had caused red marks around the victim’s neck.
Kenneth Wayne Shaw was indicted for Injury to Child/Elderly/Disabled with Intent Bodily Injury. Shaw, 53, of Como, was arrested in August of this year after a Hopkins County deputy spoke with two individuals at a residence on CR 2320 near Como. According to the two individuals, Shaw assaulted his disabled ex-wife who is now his girlfriend. The ex-wife was sitting in a wheelchair with visible injuries on both arms and the officer observed blood on her shirt, according to the deputy’s report. The ex-wife stated that Shaw grabbed her by the arms and “…slung…” her. She also stated that he pushed her wheelchair up against the hallway wall. The ex-wife said she is paralyzed completely on her right side after two strokes. She is also diabetic. Shaw denied hurting her saying he was helping her out of the bath tub. However, he had blood on the back of his shirt.
Porter
Dana Lee Porter was indicted for Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle. Porter, 43, of Memphis, Tennessee drove across DPS spike strips to end his attempt to evade law enforcement. Porter was stopped by local law enforcement for a traffic violation. When asked to step out of his vehicle, he immediately fled the scene in his vehicle. Officers pursued Porter to the Franklin County line where DPS was waiting with the spike strips. His vehicle is impounded in Franklin County. He was wanted in Shelby County Tennessee on drug charges.
Williams
Datrece L. Williams was indicted for Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle. Williams of Mesquite, 19, was arrested following a high speed chase on I-30 Monday. A Hopkins County Deputy observed a grey Toyota Corolla west bound near the 134 mile marker. The deputy clocked her speed at 107 mph in a 75 mph zone. Attempting to initiate a stop, he turned on patrol lights but William’s vehicle continued the high speed while changing lanes multiple times during the seven mile chase. Her erratic driving and high speed created dangerous situations for other drivers on the interstate highway. She exited at the 127 exit and entered the Days Inn parking lot, driving around the building at a high rate of speed and finally coming to a stop on the east side of the building. During the arrest marijuana residue was located on the driver’s side floor board resulting in a probable cause search. Nothing else was found in the vehicle.
Robert Charles Vaughn was indicted for Evading Arrest Detention with Previous Conviction.
Lacombe
Cyprien Joseph Lacombe was indicted for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. A traffic stop on FM 1567 in Hopkins County led to the arrest of Cyprien Joseph Lacombe, 38. During the traffic stop by a Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy, Lacombe was found to be nervous. Two firearms were found in the vehicle. It was also found that Lacombe is a registered sex offender and a felon. He was also wanted on a Class C misdemeanor warrant.
William Thomas Valentine was indicted for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More.
Gibson
Philip Joseph Gibson was indicted for Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair and indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 under 1-gram. Gibson, 36, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested following a traffic stop for speeding. Gibson’s continual clenching of his jaw muscles caused the arresting officer to detect that Gibson was nervous. The officer patted down Gibson for weapons and felt something in his front shirt pocket. When asked about the object, Gibson said he had nothing in his pocket. As the officer started to handcuff Gibson, he stepped back and, taking a baggie from his pocket, placed it in his mouth and began chewing. The officer tased Gibson, who grabbed the leads and “…ripped the probes from his body…” according to the report. Gibson began to evade arrest on foot. The officer gave chase and tased Gibson again. This time, Gibson was subdued and placed in custody in the patrol car. The officer then returned to the ditch where Gibson had been subdued and found there the baggie that had been spit from Gibson’s mouth. The baggie contained less than 1-gram of a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine.
Tabitah Ann Hughes was indicted on one count Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair and one count Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 under 1-gram. A cell search by Hopkins County Jailors and the Special Crimes Unit found Tabitha Ann Hughes, 32, a current resident at Hopkins County Jail from Malvern, Arkansas to have 14.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden in her bunk. Hughes had meth hidden in her clothing when she was checked into the jail over the weekend. Hughes was traveling with Tyler Scott Bailey, 22, of Arkansas, when they were stopped by local law enforcement over the weekend.
Johnson
Marlon Jarmaine Johnson was indicted for Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair. A Delta County issue ended on the loop at Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County Friday. Johnson, 31, was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun on his child’s mother in Delta County. At the time of his arrest, he had in his possession drug paraphernalia and was charged with tamper/fabricate/physical evidence with intent to impair.
Kristen Judith Styles was indicted for Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse.
Indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1 under 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone:
Hart
1) Damion Demon Hart, 19, of Denison was arrested in May on three charges. Hart, who was a suspect in a Burglary of a Habitation and Motor Vehicle at a Beckham Street residence, was contacted by a Sulphur Springs Police Department officer. Hart falsely identified himself as “Darnel Sabastion Franklin” with a date of birth May 3rd, 1994. A short time later the officer realized he knew the man Hart was pretending to be and advised Hart that he knew the information was false. Hart then shared his correct name and birth date with the officer. The officer then transported Hart to the Hopkins County Jail where it was discovered that Hart was hiding narcotics in his shoes. Special Crimes Unit Sergeant Mark Estes found several crushed, red pills identified as MDMA or Ecstasy, 7 Alprazolam pills, and a clear capsule containing a white substance that tested to also be MDMA.
sharp
2) Jeremy Lynn Sharp, a Cooper resident was arrested following a traffic stop. Sulphur Springs Police stopped Sharp, 40, who proved to be extremely nervous during the interview. A strong odor of alcohol called for a street sobriety test. Failing that test led to a search of the vehicle. A clear plastic baggie of white crystal substance thought to be methamphetamine was found.
Bailey
Those indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, under 1-gram include:
- Tyler Scott Bailey, 32, who was arrested with Tabitha Ann Hughes (see above)
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Alcorn
Kayla Diane Alcorn, 33, who along with two men were arrested at an I-30 East residence in July
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Darby
Jessica Ann Darby, 28, of Como was arrested on a felony warrant Thursday. While the arrest was in progress, Hopkins County Deputies asked for and were granted consent to search her residence. In plain view was a bowl containing a glass pipe commonly used for smoking methamphetamine and two clear baggies containing a small amount of meth. She then denied consent to search further for narcotics. Deputies obtained a search warrant and returned to find inside her bedroom another glass pipe and another clear baggie containing meth. Other small baggies with small amounts of meth were also found.
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Durbin
Jessica Michelle Durbin, 30, of Mount Vernon, Texas was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance in May. Durbin, who was involved in a previous theft at CVS Pharmacy, located at 1101 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs, was located by Special Crimes Unit investigators, read her Miranda rights and questioned. During the investigation, Durbin confessed to the theft and that stolen medications were hidden at her residence in Mount Vernon. SCU officers drove Durbin to her home and recovered all of the stolen medications. Sergeant Mark Estes found approximately 6 oxycodone pills which weighed in less than 1 gram, but fell within penalty group level 1.
- Vicki Fuller
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Horton
Cory Frank Horton, 34, was one of three arrested in May when Hopkins County deputies responded to an active disturbance at 2920 I-30 East at 10:37 p.m. There they found .07-grams of methamphetamine inside the residence.
- Edward joseph Webb-Delhomme
Weems
Hunter Wayne Weems, 18, of Winnsboro gave a small amount of resistance but was placed in the patrol car and arrested when Sulphur Springs Police and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Officers responded to a call of an unknown person pointing a handgun at individuals on the downtown square in Sulphur Springs. Law enforcement officers were advised with a description of the vehicle and that the driver was possibly traveling to Winnsboro. A County Deputy located the vehicle and made a traffic stop. A strong odor of marijuana was coming from the inside of the vehicle. Weems admitted smoking marijuana. When the deputy explained the reason for the stop regarding the handgun, the driver told him there was no weapon in the pickup. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted and a Ruger 9 MM handgun was found behind the passenger seat. Two loaded magazines were located under the center seat and a small black bag on the passenger side floorboard produced miscellaneous coins, jewelry, and electric scale. A small vial of a substance believed to be methamphetamine was also found.
- Cynthia Denise Bolton McBride
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Rhodes
Michael Keith Rhodes, 51, was one of three arrested when Hopkins County deputies responded to an active disturbance at 2920 I-30 East. There they found .07-grams of methamphetamine inside the residence.
- Jose Wis-Soto Rios
- Tammy Lynn Wilson
- Jacquelin Suzanne Moore
The remainder of the indictments are sealed until arrests are made.
4-H and FFA Validation Dates for Major and NETLA Show By Mario Villarino
4-H and FFA Validation dates for Major and NETLA show
Texas is privileged to have the largest junior breeding heifer program in the nation. However, the sheer size of Texas, diversity in counties and beef breed associations has created some challenges for effectively and fairly managing the program. Because of numerous breed divisions offered, there are inconsistencies in how breed associations record purchase and transfer information. Heifer Validation is being initiated to ensure a level playing field for all junior breeding beef heifer exhibitors and to present a unified approach to verifying breeding beef heifer registration papers, ownership and physical possession. Further, history has proven collecting DNA hair samples during validation has added integrity to market animal divisions. Therefore, we are implementing a statewide electronic verification process in addition to requiring the physical validation of breeding beef heifers. An electronic verification process will ensure that ownership has been transferred by the respective ownership deadlines. The verification process along with the added physical validation component will allow for certifying exhibitor ownership, possession, heifer identification (tattoo/brand) far in advance of each respective major livestock show. Full and part-time personnel will be required to effectively review and validate all submitted heifer registration papers and to enforce rules during the participating major livestock shows.
An electronic verification for heifer registration papers would serve four primary purposes:
1) Ensure ownership has been transferred by the respective ownership deadline
2) Eliminate backdating of junior heifer ownership
3) Allow heifer verification chair and co-chair to communicate any disqualifications prior to arrival to shows
4) Allow for a more efficient check-in process
Physical Validation would serve four primary objectives:
1) Ensure ownership and physical possession of heifer in designated county on validation day(s).
2) Physical viewing of tattoos/brands allows for verification tattoos/brands match the registration paper reducing disqualifications at majorlivestock shows.
3) DNA collection provides a robust system to authenticate that the heifer presented at physical validation is the same heifer exhibiting atmajor livestock shows.
4) Allows County Extension Agents and Ag Science Teachers to continue building positive relationships with breeding heifer exhibitors.
It is important to remember that registration paper must be on the exhibitor’s name by the time of validation. Contact the Hopkins County Extension Office by calling 903-885-3443 or your FFA mentor for more details.
Coming UP:
Hopkins County Beekeepers Club: Meeting every third Thursday of the month at the Hopkins County Extension Office at 6:30 PM. Variety of bee related topics directed to bee keepers.
Hopkins County Master Gardeners: Meeting every fourth Thursday of the month at the Hopkins County Extension Office at 10:00 AM. Variety of topics related to gardening, planning of educational events, etc.
Hopkins County Hay Show: October 6, 2016 6:30 AM Professional Ag Workers.
Hopkins County Beef Day: October 7, 2016 4 BQA credits at Civic Center.
Pesticide Private Applicator training: October 12, 2016.
DOPA Fall Conference: October 26, 2016 5 CEU for DOPA
NETLA Validation Dates
Goats and Lambs: October 25, 2016 at the Regional Civic Center Arena 5:00 to 7:00 PM
County Steer and State Heifer and Commercial Heifer: October 18, 2016 at Dairy Health Services 5:30 to 7:30 PM
County Swine: November 28, 2016
Broilers: November 28, 2016
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-885-3443
Walk to Remember Funds Terrific Tuesday
The Walk to Remember Season began Tuesday with the first of seven mini-walks leading up to the main event at The Gardens at CHRISTUS Mother Francis—Sulphur Springs Hospital on October 6 at 6 p.m. Terrific Tuesday hosted the first walk at 10 am. Tuesday, September 20th at First United Methodist Church. All proceeds from all the walks funds Terrific Tuesday.
Mini-walks are set for Thursday, September 22 at 10 a.m. at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab; Monday, September 26th at 10:30 a.m. at Rock Creek Health and Rehab; Tuesday, September 27th at 9:30 a.m. during Fit and Strong at Sulphur Springs Senior Center; Wednesday September 28th at 10 a.m. at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab; Thursday, September 29th at 10 a.m. at Hopkins Place Assisted Living; and Friday, September 30th, at 10 a.m. at Wesley House/Wesley Oaks.
One can register for any or all of the walks. Registration is $20, which includes a free T-shirt to wear during the walk. Registration and T-shirts are found at the Senior Citizens Center on MLK Blvd.
The Garden at Memorial is the site for A Walk to Remember
He’s Out; She’s Not
Charles and Jessica Reichle received five years’ probation Monday morning in Eight Judicial Court, according to Hopkins County Jail records. Reichle and his wife were individually indicted for injury to a child.
The couple from Emory was arrested at the Hopkins County Courthouse in July on a warrant for Injury to a Child. Christopher, 30, and Jessica, 29, exposed their child to methamphetamine and the child tested positive for the substance in a Child Protective Services and Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigation.
She remains in Hopkins County Jail due to a Surety off Bond Theft of Property under $750 in Smith County. 
Cumby PD Nabs Two Garland Men Transporting Drugs, Money
Driving in the left lane without passing and having a defective license plate light on an older model silver Infiniti motivated a traffic stop at the 110-mile marker on I-30 by Cumby police at 11:40 p.m. Sunday night. The officer located a substantial amount of marijuana, ecstasy, drug paraphernalia, and at least $4500 in cash.
The driver, Austin Olly Kethvong, 18, of Garland was arrested for Possession of Marijuana over 4 oz. but under 5 lbs., Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, over 4-grams but under 400-grams, manufacturing/delivery of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Use of a Criminal Instrument, and Failure to Identify by giving false information. He is in Hopkins County Jail on bonds totaling $66,000.
The passenger, Juan Carlos Banda, 18, of Garland, is charged with Possession of Marijuana over 4 oz. but under 5 lbs., Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, over 4-grams but under 400-grams, manufacturing/delivery of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Use of a Criminal Instrument. He is in Hopkins County Jail on bonds totaling $65,000.
Changes Coming to College Financial Aid Process
The first step to applying for financial aid to any higher education institution is to fill out a FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is the required first step before applying for Pell Grants and scholarships.
Prior to the recent change, applicants had to wait for January to fill out a FAFSA and use the preceding year’s tax returns. Now, those wanting aid for the 2017-2018 school year can fill out a FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2016 instead of waiting until January 2017.
“This is called ‘Early FAFSA’ or ‘Prior-Prior Year,'” said Paris Junior College Financial Aid Director Linda Slawson. “It means you can use information from the 2015 tax return to fill out the FAFSA instead of waiting to use 2016 tax returns.
“We highly recommend using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT), which lets you transfer data directly from your tax return into the FAFSA from the IRS website. You can find the IRS DRT through the FAFSA website by going to fafsa.ed.gov. That will save you time and effort and reduce mistakes.”
Using the IRS DRT also means an applicant won’t need to provide tax transcripts to the Financial Aid Office if the student is selected for federal Verification.
Need more information? Contact the PJC Financial Aid Office at 903-782-0429.
Cross Country Finish Strong at Hallsville Meet
At a cross country meet last Friday in Hallsville, the Lady Cats finished third and the Wildcats were fifth. Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said the teams had a good week of training going into the Hallsville meet and he added some of the runners might have had tired legs.
The Lady Cats were led by senior Lauren Helm. The team’s second finisher was Hannah Dixon and Gracie Boyer was third.
The Wildcats took a small step back during this meet according to Coach Hicks. He said the team’s new phase of training was responsible. Top finisher for the Wildcats was again Peyton Vickery. Landon Thornton finished next for the Wildcats followed by Eli Sellers and Andrew Escobar. Coach Hicks said three runners battled for the team’s key fifth place finisher, the last one that scores points for the team. That trio included Nabian Ramirez, Ed Ramirez and Alex Estrada.
The Wildcats and Lady Cats will compete next Saturday at a big meet in Lovejoy. Coach Hicks said the teams would face some of the best competition they would see all year.
