Mount Vernon Man Jailed On Parole Warrant
Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Josh Shufeldt responded on East Shannon Road, where he contacted Marvin Frank Hall. The 68-year-old Mount Vernon man was found via records check to have an outstanding parole warrant.
Shufeldt took Hall into custody at 9:51 p.m. Feb. 19, 2022, on the parole warrant. Hall, who is also known by “Blue,” was booked into Hopkins County jail, where he was held Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, for Austin Parole board on the violation of parole charge, according to arrest reports.
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South Carolina Man Walked Away From Deputy During Traffic Stop, Found In Nearby Pasture
A South Carolina man allegedly walked away from a deputy who was searching his passenger during a traffic stop, but was found a short time later in a nearby pasture. Both he and the passenger were allegedly in possession of cocaine, deputies noted in arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Isaac Foley at 9:43 p.m. Feb. 20, 2022, conducted a traffic stop on a Honda Hybrid car for traveling in the turn lane. Instead of pulling over on the side of the road, the driver stopped the car in the middle of the turn lane on State Highway 1554 south near County Road 2174. The deputy instructed the driver to safely exit the road and pull onto the shoulder. He reportedly did as requested.
The passenger was identified as William Fenton. The story he and the driver gave did not make any sense to the deputy, When both refused the deputy’s request to search the car, he asked them to step out of the car to talk to him. While the deputy patted Fenton down, he advised he did not give his permission to check for weapons. The passenger agreed to pull out his pockets, and began doing so, allowing the deputy to see a bag in his pocket.
The driver, however, wouldn’t allow the deputy to search him nor did he agree to pull out his pockets. In fact, the driver walked away from the deputy, talking on his cell phone as he did so, the deputy alleged in arrest reports. Suspecting the bag in the passenger’s pocket contained illegal contraband, the deputy opted to remain at the location with Fenton instead of chasing after the driver. He did, however, notify other deputies that the driver had fled on foot before he could get ID from him.
While talking to Fenton, the 40-year-old man admitted to having something illegal in his pocket. Foley had Fenton remove the item from his pocket and put it on the hood of the officer’s patrol vehicle. It turned out to be two Ziploc-style bags containing a white substance suspected to be cocaine.
Meanwhile, HCSO Deputies Drew Fisher, Zack Horne and Sgt. Tanner Steward had arrived in the area, located and took the driver into custody in a pasture off CR 2174. While taking the driver into custody, deputies alleged seeing two baggies containing a white substance suspected to be cocaine in a towel.
Both Fenton and the driver, identified in arrest reports as a 35-year-old Henry Lee Woods Jr. of Kingstree, South Carolina, were taken into custody at 10:06 p.m. Feb. 20 and transported to the county jail. The substance found near Henry tested positive for cocaine and weighed 2.41 grams, including packaging. The substance removed from Fenton’s pocket also field-tested positive for cocaine; it weighed 2.897 grams, including packaging.
Consequently, both Fenton and Woods were booked into the county jail at 12:25 a.m. Feb. 21, 2022, on a a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. Woods also was charged with attempted tampering with physical evidence and evading arrest or detention. Both remained in the county jail Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. Bond was set at $25,000 each on the controlled substance charges. Woods’ bond was also set at $10,000 on the tampering charge and $2,000 on the evading arrest or detention charge, according to jail reports.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Dallas Woman Lead Trooper On 7-Mile Vehicle Pursuit Along I-30 East
A 29-year-old Dallas woman lead a trooper on a 7-mile vehicle pursuit along Interstate 30 through Sulphur Springs to Brinker Saturday afternoon, according to arrest reports.
An off-duty Texas Department of Public Safety trooper reported seeing the woman on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 110 in Cumby, and stopped to see if she needed assistance. “She stated they shot him, jumped back in her car and continued” driving a blue Nissan Versa on I-30 east.
When DPS Trooper George Greenway spotted the vehicle as it passed through Sulphur Springs at mile marker 122 on I-30 east, he activated the emergency lights on his patrol car in an attempt to stop the woman. Instead of stopping, she sped up to 90 miles per hour in the 75 mph speed zone. He advised he was in pursuit of the fleeing vehicle.
Another officer in the area on I-30 east of Sulphur springs put down spike strips, which the car ran over at mile marker 129 as the car approached Brinker, just east of Sulphur Springs. The Nissan Versa stopped in the left lane, where the driver was taken into custody at 2:56 p.m. Saturday for the 7-mile vehicle pursuit.
Letyeerra Latrice Andrews was transported to Hopkins County jail, where she remained Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, on an evading arrest or detention with a vehicle charge. Bond was set at $10,000 on the third-degree felony charge.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Winnsboro Police Department – Feb. 14-20, 2022 Media Report
Winnsboro Police Department provided the following media report for the week of Feb. 14-20, 2022:
Arrests
- Slade Whitson, 22 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Feb. 16, 2022, on a driving while license invalid with previous convictions charge.
- Malissa Larey, 43 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Feb. 17, 2022, on a Winnsboro Municipal warrant for driving while license invalid.
- Joshua Johnson, 36 years of age, of Quinlan, was arrested on Feb. 17, 2022, on a Rains County warrant for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 189 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 50 citations and 66 warnings during this reporting period.
Wildcats Team Tennis Has Solid Two Weeks
Last Friday, team tennis travelled to Tyler to participate in their tournament and fared very well.
Even with missing a few Lady Cats (Mykylie Meador and Kaylie Schumacher), team tennis had a solid outing in Tyler last Friday.
Ella Sand and Trinity Luckett were put together just last Wednesday, but left Tyler last weekend with a huge win.
Sand and Luckett placed third in girls’ doubles. In mixed doubles, Oscar Guerrero and Jessie Lee also placed third in Tyler.
The tournament featured schools such as Tyler, Tyler Legacy, Jacksonville, and Whitehouse.
It has been a busy spring for team tennis. While their first spring contest in Sherman was cancelled just after the new year began, Coach Martinez and Co. have competed in three tourneys.
A big highlight came from the second meet, in Kilgore on Friday, Feb. 4.
Two Lady Cats bested the top two girls from Longview, a feat not accomplished since Coach Martinez began coaching in Sulphur Springs over 10 years ago.
The team tennis coach said that win over the Lady Lobos helps Sulphur Springs come seeding time.
But before the Wildcats and Lady Cats can shift their focus to district season later in March, they first travel to Waxahachie for fourth tournament of the spring season.
Friday’s competition brings some more solid competition, like Red Oak and Nacogdoches, teams from the DFW area that Sulphur Springs might not play had they not taken the invitation to the meet.
The fourth tournament for team tennis begins Friday, Feb. 25 in Waxahachie at 8 A.M.
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Four Local May 7 Elections Expected To Be Canceled
Filing For Candidacy In Cumby City Council Election Ongoing
Four local May 7 elections are expected to be canceled. Filing for candidacy in the Cumby City County Election is ongoing through March 7, 2022.
Hospital District Board
Hopkins County Hospital District is expected to cancel the scheduled May 7, 2022, election for two seats on the HCHD Board of Directors, as the election drew no challengers.
The seats by default will go to incumbents Kerry Law and Joe Bob Burgin, who will be re-administered the oath of office to serve another full term each on the hospital district board starting in May.
Sulphur Springs City Council
Only two individuals filed candidacy for two places on the City Council Election, Tommy Harrison for Place 4 and incumbent Gary Spraggins for Place 5. Freddie Taylor opted not to seek reelection to Place 4 on the City Council.
Because neither candidate drew an opponent, the seats will go to the two candidates and the May 11, 2022, City Council Election can be canceled. The two candidates would then take the oath of office for a full term on the City Council in May.
Sulphur Springs ISD
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees called for two May 7 elections. the regular election for three seats on the school board and a special bond election.
Sulphur Springs ISD is expected to cancel the school trustees election. The three incumbent school board members were the only three to file candidacy for the May 7 SSISD Board of Trustees Election for three at large places on the school board. With no opponents, the seats will go to incumbents Craig Roberts, Leesa Toliver and John Prickette, to serve another full term on the school board, starting in May 2022.
Sulphur Springs ISD will still hold a special May 7 election, however. Votes will be asked to cast ballots for or against a $93 million school board election, called for on Feb. 14, 2022, at hte recommendation of the SSISD Long Term Facilities Planning Committee to fund facilities repairs, renovations and additions throughout the district as well as construction of a new elementary campus. The rate would increase the current tax rate by 10 cents per $100 property valuation, which is still lower than the SSISD ad valorem tax rate approved in the last SSISD bond election for a new middle school facility, according to school trustees.
Yantis ISD
As of the 5 p.m. Friday deadline to file candidacy, Yantis ISD had only two unopposed incumbent candidates for the two open positions on the school board. Unless there is a write-in candidate by that deadline, Yantis ISD expects to cancel the trustees election that time.
Incumbents April Johnson and Jeff Quinn will serve another full term on the school board.
Cumby City Council
Filing for candidacy for Place1 Alderman and Place 2 Alderman on the Special May 7 Cumby City Council Election ballot will continue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through March 7, 2022, at the Cumby Municipal Building (City Hall), 100 East Main St., in Cumby.
Alderman Place 1 was most currently held by Sheryl Lackey, who served as mayor pro tem as well. Place 2 has been vacant for a short time, most recently held by Amber Hardy Roberson. As of the last report, Cumby City Secretary Betty Jo Hardman said the city had received no completed applications for candidacy to fill the vacancies and complete the two-year terms ending in November 2022.
Monday Gameday Has Lady Cats Golf in Mount Pleasant
Women’s golf are the lone team in action on Monday, Feb. 21.
While last week featured both Wildcats and Lady Cats golf on Monday, Feb. 14 in the Regional Preview, Wildcats golf have a bit more time until their next competition.
Coach Jeremy DeLorge’s squad do not hit the green for their second competition until next Friday, Mar. 4.
Coach Whitney Spigener and company however are back in action in Mount Pleasant for their second meet of the spring 2022 season.
Women’s golf hope for better efforts than the Regional Preview which saw the Lady Cats place third out of three schools in a small competition.
The lowest score for Sulphur Springs came courtesy of McKenna Meskimen, who finished with 96. Valentines Day in Rockwall was the freshman’s first high school golf competition.
Mykylie Meador came in a tick behind at 97.
Coach Spigener’s squad needs all hands on deck Monday if they hope to leave Mount Pleasant victorious.
The Lady Cats’ second competition of the season begins on Monday, Feb. 21 at 9 A.M. at the Mount Pleasant Country Club.
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Lady Cats Soccer Beat By Hallsville 5-0 on Friday
Women’s soccer could not keep up with a talented Hallsville team, falling 5-0 at home on Friday, Feb. 18.
The visiting Lady Cats (13-1 overall, 5-1 district) kept a healthy scoring average, putting one in the goal an average of every 16 minutes at Gerald Prim Stadium.
Hallsville scored two in the first period to head into the half leading 2-0.
Coming out of the break though, the visiting Lady Cats bested their first period gains by scoring three goals en route to a commanding 5-0 victory over women’s soccer on Friday, Feb. 18.
The shutout loss at home Friday drops Coach Javier Aguayo’s team’s season record to 4-11-1 (1-5 district).
Friday’s loss to Hallsville is the second straight and fourth in five games for women’s soccer.
Sulphur Springs has a tough week ahead of them in a two-game road-stand, first in Longview Tuesday followed by Mount Pleasant on Friday, Feb. 25.
The following Tuesday has Coach Aguayo’s Lady Cats hosting Texas High.
If Sulphur Springs cannot win or tie one of their two matches this week (a tall task up against the top two teams in District 15-5A), nor get a win over the Lady Tigers on Mar. 1, they may be all but eliminated from postseason contention.
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Wildcats Basketball Open Playoffs Tuesday at Navarro College Against Huntsville
Men’s basketball coach Brandon Shaver confirmed late last week that his squad take on Huntsville in the opening round of playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 22.
The Bi-District round of playoffs tips off at Wolens Special Events Center, home to Navarro College’s basketball and volleyball teams, on Tuesday in Corsicana at 6 P.M.
Sulphur Springs takes on a Huntsville Hornets team that went 4-6 in district play, 2-2 over the final four to squeeze their way in to the playoffs as the 4 seed.
The Wildcats on the other hand won seven straight to close out their winter season, en route to their first district championship since the 2018-19 season.
That season saw the men’s basketball team make it all the way to the state tournament, bowing out in the Regional Final to San Antonio Wagner.
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team finished their regular season with a 26-9 record (10-2 district).
Tuesday’s winner in Corsicana takes on the victor of Midlothian/Mesquite Poteet in the Area round.
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Wildcats Soccer Falls in Hallsville 3-0
Coach Alexi Upton’s team played a close match in Hallsville, but a tough second period proved to be their undoing.
Sulphur Springs had some chances in the first period to put a goal in the net, but men’s soccer came up empty to remain tied with the Bobcats.
Men’s soccer kept a clean sheet with the Bobcats on Friday, Feb. 18 for majority of the game, but Hallsville used a strong second period to power past Sulphur Springs, 3-0.
The Bobcats scored two straight in two minutes to push ahead 2-0 in the 64th minute. Another goal late in the game put the icing on top in a 3-0 victory for Hallsville.
The loss for men’s soccer drops their season record to 4-12-2 (3-3 district). Friday’s loss also ends a three game winning streak for the Wildcats.
Sulphur Springs remains in third place to begin the second half of their district season.
Coach Upton and his squad begin the second half of their district season with a two-game home stand next week, first on Tuesday against Longview.
The second match in the two game home-stand features Mount Pleasant on Friday, Feb. 25.
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