Man Accused Of Forcing His Way Into A Helm Lane Apartment
Troopers caught a 40-year-old Sulphur Springs man inside a residence he was reportedly seen attempting to force his way into.
Sulphur Springs dispatchers received a 911 call at 1:26 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2022, from someone reporting the man was attempting to for his way into a Helm Lane apartment. Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to the location. Before they could get there, dispatch was told the man had made entry into the apartment.
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers in the area heard that the man had made entry and responded as well, arriving ahead of police. Troopers detained the man in handcuffs upon finding him inside the apartment in question. After brief investigation, officials determined the man was at the location to pick up his belongings that were in the residence. In order to get in, the 40-year-old man was believed to have force entry by breaking a window at the apartment, which was not his residential address.
The Sulphur Springs man was released to Sulphur Springs police, who took the man to the county jail, where he was held on a criminal trespass charge for being in the apartment he was reportedly seen trying to forcing his way into, according to arrest reports. The 40-year-old man was released from Hopkins County jail Monday, March 7, 2022, on a $1,000 bond on the misdemeanor trespassing charge, according to arrest 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.
SSHS Jury Renders Guilty Verdict in Mock Murder Trial Performed At Courthouse
A Sulphur Springs High School jury found a defendant guilt during a mock murder trial performed at Hopkins County Courthouse Tuesday morning. The mock trial is an annual event conducted to allow SSHS students to practice in a real courtroom things they’ve learned in class as part of the pretend case.
Students are selected to serve as witnesses, court bailiffs, prosecuting and defense attorneys, victims or those connected to them, the defendant, investigators, officers and others who would be involved in a murder investigation and trial. The “case” was heard before County Court-at-Law Judge Clay Harrison, in the second floor courtroom at Hopkins County Courthouse, to give the students a real feel for a trial.
Students are each tasked with researching their roles, compiling their “evidence,” preparing to testimony, questioning of witnesses, opening and closing statements, whether to have the “defendant” testify, and many other important preparatory measures required for a court case.
In this case, a meal delivery person previously accused of voyeurism, and reported to be undergoing psychotherapy, was accused of murdering a woman. The “defendant” claimed he saw a woman running out of the house upon arrival, then observed a woman on the floor and a man with blood on him. Use of medication prescribed by the therapist was cited. The student “prosecutors” pointed out inconsistencies in testimony of defense “witnesses” compared to initial statements given to authorities, and argued that the defendant watched a woman’s activities and killed her at the address where he claimed to have delivered a food order.
Judge Harrison at various times during the trial answered questions, responded to objections. He commended the students on their performances in the rolls assigned to them. He also pointed out different elements or facets of the trial and took questions from the audience, students who did not have an active role in the mock trial. To help document the mock murder trial, local media and instructors were allowed to bring cameras and recording devices into the courtroom – something not typically permitted.
Tuesday Game Day Has Three Teams On Deck, Softball Pushed Back to Wednesday
Tuesday, Mar. 8 is an eventful one for Sulphur Springs sports.
Golf plays in their third competition of the season, their second match in a week.
Both soccer teams play in their second-to-last regular season contests. Softball was originally scheduled to tee off at Lady Cat Park Tuesday but has since been pushed to Wednesday.
Last week men’s golf travelled to Longview for a two-day tournament, and now have their second-to-last competition of the Spring season on deck Tuesday.
Coach Jeremy DeLorge and his team are in Grand Prairie for their third competition and final contest prior to their District Preview.
Both the District Preview and District Championship take place at Temptest GC. District Preview for Sulphur Springs is Monday, Mar. 21.
The 15-5A Championship Tournament occurs a week later, Monday and Tuesday Mar. 28-29.
Softball was scheduled to start their district season Tuesday, Mar. 8 at home versus Hallsville, but that has since been pushed back to Wednesday, Mar. 9.
Sulphur Springs begins their district season Wednesday sporting a 9-1-2 record, going 4-1 in their final tournament in Royse City last weekend.
Tuesday, Mar. 7’s duel beginning district play at Lady Cat Park features the top two teams from 15-5A last season.
The visiting Lady Cats enter Tuesday’s showdown sporting a similarly impressive 9-4-1 record.
Coach David Carrillo’s squad needs a complete team performance if they wish to best Hallsville.
District play tees off for softball at Lady Cat Park on Wednesday now at 6 P.M.
Baseball has a bye Tuesday before their final tournament in Royse City Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 10-12.
Lady Cats soccer host Senior Night on Tuesday, Mar. 8. Coach Javier Aguayo’s squad take on Pine Tree for their home-finale.
Even though Sulphur Springs won over Marshall last Friday 6-0, the loss prior to Friday’s win, a 2-1 loss to Texas High eliminated women’s soccer from postseason contention. Coach Aguayo’s team enters their Senior Night contest with a 5-14-2 record (2-8 district).
Pine Tree comes in to Tuesday’s contest third in 15-5A (5-4 district) with just a half-game lead over Mount Pleasant and Texas High, both 5-5 in district play.
The Lady Cats play for pride to close out their season, but could play spoiler to the Lady Pirates with a win Tuesday at the Prim on Senior Night.
That game kicks off tonight at the Prim at 7:15 P.M.
Tuesday’s senior night matchup with Pine Tree is being broadcasted onto KSST 1230 AM. If given permission, KSST will also be livestreaming the game Tuesday night on to KSST Radio’s YouTube channel.
Women’s soccer have a bye Friday prior to wrapping up their season on the road next Tuesday.
Wildcats soccer are back on the road after a great week which saw Coach Alexi Upton’s team go 2-0 and keep control of third place.
Sulphur Springs beat Texas High 3-2 on the road and Marshall 3-1 at home last Friday to improve their district record to 5-5, keeping Hallsville (4-5) a game behind with two games left.
Men’s soccer has a date with the Bobcats a week from today, on Tuesday, Mar. 15 for Senior Night. Next Tuesday’s contest is the regular season finale for Sulphur Springs.
But before they can shift their focus to what may very well end up being a defacto seeding game next Tuesday, first men’s soccer has to take care of business with Pine Tree (3-5-1).
That game kicks off Tuesday, Mar. 8 in Longview at 7:15 P.M.
Like Lady Cats soccer, the Wildcats have a bye Friday before next Tuesday’s regular-season finale.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley Assists
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley assists student Mary Lane of Sulphur Springs as she works on a class assignment in the library. For information about classes at the campus, call 903-885-1232.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
American Legion, VFW Hosting March 12 Blood Drive
American Legion Post 66 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560 are hosting the Carter BloodCare bus Saturday in Brookshire’s parking lot, 809 Gilmer St. in Sulphur Springs. The March 12 blood drive will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Every donation is appreciated.
Donor Eligibility
Blood donors must be at least 16 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in good general health; 16-year-olds must have written parental consent. There is no upper age limit to donate blood. Donors are encouraged to eat a low-fat meal 2-4 hours before giving blood, and drink lots of water or juice before and after donating. They are recommended to avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine products for 12 hours before and after donating, and to avoid strenuous activity for 12 hours after donating blood.
According to Carter BloodCare, most health conditions won’t prohibit people from donating blood. Exceptions that could prevent a person from donating, include those: with skin cancers, solid tumor cancers, leukemia, lymphoma or multiple myeloma, Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease, variant Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease, or people who have had certain exposure risks, a history of heart disease, hereditary hemochromatosis, or a history of certain infections, lung disease, people who are on antibiotics for treatment of a current infection (not including topical treatments), who are pregnant and for 6 weeks following pregnancy, on testosterone therapy, within 3 months after most blood and platelet transfusions or receiving human grafts and transplants, a history of other certain transplants, who are malaria risks due to travel outside the US, who have had certain recent vaccinations.
Click here to see Carter’s full list of medications and deferral period for each before donor eligibility as well as a list of infections and exposure risks, and conditions that would make a person ineligible to donate blood.
How To Donate
Those who wish to donate blood Saturday need only look for the bus; have a state-issued, school or government issued photo ID in hand; and meet eligibility requirements to donate at the drive hosted by the American Legion and VFW.
For the safety of donors and staff, Carter BloodCare continues to follow all national guidelines from the industry as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
All potential donors will be asked for their name, address and to show valid photo ID. A phlebotomist checks temperature, blood pressure, pulse and blood count for potential donors, then asks questions about their medical history to make sure giving blood is safe for the individual and that the potential donor’s blood will be safe to give to patients. Blood donation typically takes approximately 5-10 minutes, and the entire process from registration to post-donation refreshments is anticipated to take less than an hour. The drive is for whole blood donations.
While an appointment is not necessary, those wishing to reserve a time may go online to the Carter BloodCare website and select mobile drive conducted by the American Legion Post #66, select an available time slot and register. All others may look for the Carter BloodCare bus in Brookshire’s parking lot between 9 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Then get in line with ID.
Further questions about this drive may be directed to Andy Lowen at 903-355-3733.
15 Personnel Changes Approved For Sulphur Springs ISD In Addition To Contract Extensions
Douglass ECLC Principal/Head Start Director To Retire, SSES Counselor Resigns
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved 15 personnel changes in addition to routine contract extensions recommended for certified and non-certified administrative personnel for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.
Among the 15 personnel changes approved by trustees at the recommendation of administrators following an executive session during Monday night’s regular Sulphur Springs ISD board meeting, five are new hires, seven were early notices submitted of pending retirements, two were resignations and one will be a position change.
At the administrative campus, Jeremy Lopez was approved to become the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and Learner Services. He will be located at the SSISD Administration Building, filling an opening created with the resignation of Kristin Monk. Also at the Administrative Building, Marci Owens’ early notice of planned retirement from her post as administrative assistant to the superintendent was accepted.
Also submitting an early notice of planned retirement was Angela Edwards, Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center principal and Head Start director. Makena Walden will be joining the Douglass ECLC staff as a pre-kindergarten aide.
Patrick Leber, a lieutenant at Sulphur Springs Police Department, will be joining the SSISD Police Department, assigned as campus officer at Barbara Bush Primary. Also at Bush Primary, food services worker Karen Williams submitted an early retirement notice.
The resignation of Pamela Ash, counselor at Sulphur Springs Elementary, was accepted by trustees at the March 7, 2022 school board meeting.
At Sulphur Springs High School, Richard Page was approved as a teacher and defensive coordinator. Carla Owens’ resignation as testing coordinator was accepted by trustees as well.
Jessica Rogers was approved to join the staff at Austin Academic Center as an instructional aide. Also for that campus, Marsha Nolen turned in an early retirement notice; she is the REACH teacher.
The final four of the 15 SSISD personnel changes approved March 7, 2022, will be at Sulphur Springs Middle School. Special education teacher Catherin Ferguson, English language arts and reading teacher Patty Isonhood, math teacher Senor Mangon all submitted early retirement notices. Dustin Barrett will continue teaching history, but is moving from a seventh grade classroom to an eighth grade classroom.
Kyle Man Leads Police On 30-Mile Vehicle Chase On I-30 East Through 2 Counties
A 22-year-old Kyle man lead Cumby Police and multiple officers from other agencies on a 30-mile vehicle chase along Interstate 30 through Hopkins County and into Franklin County Saturday afternoon.
Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported the black Dodge Charger first caught his attention around 3:15 p.m. March 5, 2022, because the vehicle’s front window tint “exceeded the AS-1 line” and its temporary tag was unreadable as it waved in the wind. Talley reported catching up to the car near mile marker 116 on I-30 east and turning on his vehicle’s emergency lights to signal the driver to pull over. Instead, the car accelerated and began to speed away, Talley alleged in arrest reports.
Talley pursued the car, which he alleged continued at high speeds east on I-30, showing a willful and wonton disregard for safety of others and property by swerving in and out of traffic, and passing vehicles on the improved shoulders of the road at high speeds. The Cumby officer kept other officers from multiple other agencies who were responding to assist in the pursuit, by updating them via his police radio as the chase persisted through Hopkins County into Franklin County, according to the officer’s account of the chase in arrest reports.
The vehicle pursuit reported ended with the driver pulling onto the right shoulder of I-30 east near mile marker 146 in Franklin County. The driver, identified as 22-year-old Mark Sherrin of Kyle, Texas, was taken into custody at 3:34 p.m. Saturday. A search of the car revealed two pistols, a Glock and AR-style pistol, Talley noted in arrest reports.
A female passenger in the car claimed she’d told Sherrin to pull over for law enforcement, and that she was afraid for her safety. Sherrin’s driver’s license was found to be suspended. He was transported to jail; the car was impounded, Talley alleged in arrest reports.
Sherrin’s 30-mile vehicle chase on I-30 resulted in the 22-year-old Kyle man being booked into Hopkins County jail at 5:40 p.m. March 5, 2022, on a felony evading arrest or detention with a vehicle charge, a Class A misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon charge, a Class B misdemeanor reckless driving charge and a Class B misdemeanor driving while license suspended or invalid charge, according to arrest reports.
Sherrin was released from Hopkins County jail Sunday, March 6, 2022, on $30,000 in bond – $15,000 bond on the felony evading charge, and $5,000 bond per misdemeanor charge, according to jail reports.
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.
Figuring Out What Causes A Muddy Pond, What To Do About It
By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent, Ag./NR
A frequent complaint of pond owners, especially after filling newly constructed ponds, is a muddy, dirty, or turbid appearance. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, many owners wish for clear sparkling waters, but are instead greeted by muddy ponds containing water that resembles chocolate milk.
Turbid water, or turbidity, is caused by suspended organic and inorganic particles in a body of water that reduce clarity. In a muddy pond, it is primarily suspended clay particles that produce the turbidity.
It is important to understand the problems that turbidity produced by suspended clay particles could potentially cause in a pond’s ecosystem. Clay turbidity in ponds reduces the ability of light to penetrate the water to depth, which results in reduced amounts of phytoplankton, and subsequently, reduced natural oxygen production and food for fish. Not only could muddy or turbid water cause stunted growth in fish, but overall aesthetics of the pond can be reduced. Another concern of muddy ponds is that suspended solids can lead to undesirable flavors, often referred to as “off-flavors,” in fish harvested from the pond. Muddiness of ponds can also promote the growth of bacteria and blue-green algae, which can lead to health problems for aquatic organisms, humans, and animals that may swim in or drink from the pond.
Most pond owners desire completely clear ponds that look “aesthetically pleasing,” but due to lack of nutrients and associated food, this can also cause detrimental effects for fish populations if the pond owner is concerned about maintaining a good fishery. Completely clear water means there is no food in the water column for small fish to eat.
Ponds can appear muddy for various reasons. The most common causes for muddy ponds are new pond construction in clay soils, rainfall/runoff, erosion from wave action and other sources, and animals. One
may wonder how these factors can cause a pond to become muddy, or turbid. To retain water, ponds must be constructed in, or lined with, clay-rich soil. Clay soils contain tiny, negatively charged clay particles that can suspend in the water, ultimately causing the appearance of muddy water.
Runoff from a rain event can also bring clay particles into the pond from the surrounding environment. Turbidity can result from high winds, abrupt changes in air temperature, and excessive rainfall disturbing clay particles, causing them to become suspended in the water. Wildlife, such as ducks, beavers, muskrats, and wading birds; livestock wading in or drinking from the pond; invasive species such as common carp, nutria, and feral hogs; and aeration systems can also cause suspension of clay particles.
In some cases, fish species intentionally stocked into the pond, such as grass carp or catfish, can stir the bottom sediment, causing turbidity.
Before treating a pond, one must first determine the underlying cause of the issue — whether it is due to a problem stated above or it is related to a chemistry issue — and eliminate it. This is a crucial and often overlooked step. If the cause of the suspended clay is not first eliminated, the turbidity can soon return after a clearing treatment, resulting in wasted money and effort.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Kaufman Woman Arrested By Texas A&M Forest Service For Hopkins County Theft
KAUFMAN, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigators and the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office arrested Frances Charline Lee Cole, 51, of Kaufman, Texas for theft of more than $2,500 and less than $30,000 in Hopkins County on March 2, 2022.
Cole entered into a real estate agreement for 42 acres in Hopkins County, she then convinced a logging company that she owned the property and entered into a contract to sell the timber. A timber deed was filed with the county clerk’s office and the logger paid her a lump sum of $8,000. Cole then backed out of the real estate sale of the property, so when the logger returned to cut the tract, they found out they had been deceived.
“Essentially, the logger paid her for timber that wasn’t hers that she had no rights to sell,” said Jonathon Keller, Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigator. “Although our agency commonly advises landowners how to recognize and protect against cases of theft when selling their timber, landowners are not the only ones who should be diligent when entering timber sale agreements. All parties involved should have a thorough knowledge of who they are dealing with and have all the facts before entering contracts.”
Timber theft can take a variety of forms – from harvesting timber without the landowner’s knowledge or consent, to entering into a formal agreement and not paying them the full purchase price and even stealing timber or money from logging companies.
Any entity seeking guidance on buying or selling timber, can contact their local Texas A&M Forest Service office. Texas A&M Forest Service field staff assists with the process of securing the services of a professional resource manager to help select trees for harvest, estimate values and find potential buyers.
To report suspected timber theft or suspicious activity, call the Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Timber Theft Hotline at 1-800-364-3470. The Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Department works diligently with local officials to help bring those responsible for timber theft and other violations of the natural resources code to justice.
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Contacts:
Jonathon Keller, Investigator, Texas A&M Forest Service, 936-546-1958, [email protected]
Texas A&M Forest Service Communications Office, 979-458-6606, [email protected]
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Feb. 28-March 6, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity for the last 7 days. WPD activity for the week of Feb. 28-March 6, 2022 included:
Arrests
- Kristeen Adams, 50 years of age, of Longview, was arrested on March 1, 2022, on two possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance charges and for possession of a dangerous drug.
- Adrian Foster, 46 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on March 4, 2022, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions, and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.
- Jacob Smith, 28 years of age, of Kilgore, was arrested on March 5, 2022, for possession of a dangerous drug.
- Calum Foldenauer, 25 years of age, of Pittsburg, was arrested on March 6, 2022, for driving while license invalid with no insurance.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 142 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 43 citations and 42 warnings during this reporting period.
