Stolen Tractor Near Accident Results in Arrest of Sulphur Springs Man
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.
Lady Cats Defeat Greenville, Tie School Record for Wins in a Season
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team tied the school record for victories in a season Tuesday evening as they defeated Greenville on the road, 3-0. Score was 25-23, 25-12 and 25-12. Lady Cats Coach Justin Maness called it a big win that sets the team up well for the playoffs.
He said the offense flowed against the Lady Lions and the Lady Cats also served well Mieke VanBenthem and Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 9 kills each. Autumn Tanton added six and Rita Hill 5. Tori Moore had 27 assists. Imani Taylor led the team with three service aces and Tanton and Moore had 1 apiece. Leading the Lady Cats with digs were Anden Hammack, Taylor and Maggie McGlammery with six apiece.
The Lady Cats have a bye Friday and will play next at home against Pine Tree next Tuesday night. The Lady Cats are now 7-2 in district play. They are 28-9 for the season. Last year’s team set the school record for wins going 28-14 and again the Lady Cats tied that record Tuesday night.
Stew Tickets Are Now On Sale
Stew tickets are officially on sale! Tickets to the 47th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest on Saturday, October 22nd, are on sale at all local banks and at the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $5.00 for All-You-Can-Eat Stew. Tickets will also be available for purchase the day of the event beginning that morning at the four designated ticket tents. Get ready to #DoTheStew!
Winnsboro Police Report October 3-10
Winnsboro Police made five arrests, responded to 140 calls for service, while issuing 53 citations and 44 warnings during the October 3 through October 10, 2016 reporting period.
Arrested were:
Nikolas Rakich, 20, of Winnsboro on a warrant, October 4
Justin Gillis, 29, of Winnsboro, on a Wood County warrant, October 6
Crystal Sims, 30, of Houston on a Hopkins County warrant, October 6
Timothy Prestridge, 29, of Shreveport, on a City of Winnsboro Municipal warrant, October 6
Courtney Frazier, 30, of Winnsboro, Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 3, October 9.
Funeral Services Set for Accident Victim Perry Evans
A visitation for Mr. Perry Evans will be held Wednesday, October 12, at Tapp Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, October 13, in the Sulphur Bluff ISD Gymnasium.
Mr. Evans passed away as the result of a school bus accident early Monday morning on State Highway 19N in Hopkins County. He was a Special Education teacher and bus driver. He had retired as a teacher in the Sulphur Bluff ISD. Early Dismissal of the Sulphur Bluff School District is planned for 12:30 p.m. Thursday with buses running on the early dismissal schedule.
Hopkins County United Way Seeks to Finish Strong
The second report meeting for Hopkins County United Way Fund Campaign “Finish Strong” found at total of $30,943.50 donated toward the $165,000 goal. Campaign workers meet Tuesday at the Texas Agrilife Extension Office on Houston Street. Their next meeting is Tuesday, October 18, at 9:30 a.m.
Additional members added to the 100% Club include:
Audley Moore and Sons
Hall Oil Co.
Feeder Supply
Ardis Dance
Pawn Shop
Gloria Mitchell Insurance
Hampton House Jewelry
State Farm – Larry Moore
Texas Art and Frame
Janet Martin Realty
Berning Insurance Group
24 Hour Gym
Brian Toliver Ford
Ion Jiu Jitsu
James Litzler
Frank Bauer
Chad Cable
Gregg Price
Smith, McDowell, Ginn
Dial Study Club
Dr. Daniel Lawrence
Legacy Ag Credit
Tuesday Proclaimed Dave Davidson Day in Hopkins County
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom read a proclamation Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. on the steps of the Hopkins County Courthouse honoring Dave Davidson for his life of service in Hopkins County Baseball. The proclamation named October 11, 2016 as Dave Davidson Day.
P r o c l a m a t i o n
WHEREAS, M. D. “Dave” Davidson was born in Hopkins County, Texas in 1934. He is known to his local league as “Dixie Dave”. His career began with Dixie Baseball in 1976 as a minor league coach for the Hopkins County Boys Baseball Association. Dave coached both of his boys (Shane & Justin) from 1976 to 1986. Dave served the Hopkins County Boys Baseball Association as commissioner from 1981 until 1985. In the Fall of 1986 he was selected to serve as the District Director for District 2 in Texas, covering 5 counties in Northeast Texas. Dave Davidson served in this role until the Fall of 1990 when he was elected to the Texas State Director for Dixie Majors. During his tenure as the State Director, the Majors program grew tremendously with record numbers of franchised leagues and producing World Series Champions and World Series Records by Texas teams and players. These are just several examples of his dedication for youth sports and local league participation; and
WHEREAS, In 1994 Dave Davidson was elected to become a National Board Member. He held this position until his retirement in 2002. In this valuable role, he promoted youth baseball and was responsible for much of the exposure garnered at the national level by players and organizations throughout the southwest. In addition to his role on the National Board, Dave Davidson served on several rule committees and served as the center point for Texas for submission of the National Dixie Baseball Scholarship award. During his career, his primary purpose was to instill in youth the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and reverence to the end that participants of the program would become responsible adults; and
WHEREAS, Dave Davidson was honored by the Hopkins County Boys Baseball Association in 1999 by throwing out the first pitch to kick-off the ’99 season and was honored again at the 60th Anniversary Celebration in Pineville, Louisiana in August, 2016 for his lasting contributions to youth sports; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Newsom, Hopkins County Judge do hereby proclaim the 11th day of October, 2016 as “Dave Davidson Day” in Hopkins County, Texas, and
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Texas, in SULPHUR SPRINGS, the County Seat, this the 11th day of October in the Year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Sixteen.
Roach on Trial for Continuous Sexual Abuse of Child Under 14
Tuesday morning Donald Michael Roach went on trial in a trial before the court in Hopkins County Eighth Judicial Court. Roach is being tried for Sex Abuse of a Child Continuous: Victim Under 14-Female.
Donald Michael Roach
Among the witnesses are investigators for the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, CPS, and the victim. In the victim’s testimony Tuesday morning, she drew circles around the private areas of both females and males and went on to describe actions that she was asked to perform on Roach and acts that he performed on her. The child also described what took place at various locations shown in pictures presented by the prosecution. Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison allowed the child to prove that she knew the difference between a lie and the truth as he entered his questioning regarding the acts and locations where they happened.
At the time of his arrest in February, Roach, 44, was in Hopkins County jail following the outcry of a 7-year old child. Roach is being held on $150,000 bond for Sex Abuse of a Child Continuous: Victim Under 14-years of age. The child and her mother were living in the same residence with Roach.
In February, Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum said the child told a relative about the continuous sexual abuse and the relative took the child to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s office where a report was made. The child was then taken by Investigator Dennis Findley to the Child Advocacy Center in Winnsboro where she, again, made an outcry during the interview there. Findley then secured a warrant for Roach’s arrest. Hopkins County and Wood County officers went to the residence on Highway 154 South near Yantis where Roach was living. Hopkins County Deputy Scott Davis made the arrest.
