Man Arrested On Dallas County Aggravated Assault Warrant
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Assaulting Wife
A 28-year-old man was arrested on a Dallas County aggravated assault warrant Monday night in Hopkins County. A 25-year-old rural Sulphur Springs resident was also accused Monday afternoon of assaulting his wife, according to arrest reports.
Dallas County Warrant Arrest
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications operators dispatched deputies to State Highway 19 south at County Road 1164, where concern was expressed for a person reported to be lying in the ditch, according to sheriff’s reports.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted the 28-year-old. A records check showed Sequoya D. Kimble to be wanted in Dallas County. Kimble was taken into custody at 7:07 p.m. and booked into Hopkins County jail at 7:50 p.m. Jan. 18 on the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge, HCSO Deputies Elijah Fite and Nick Marney noted in arrest reports.
Kimble remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, on the Dallas County aggravated assault warrant; bond was set at $50,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
Domestic Disturbance
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded at 12:54 p.m. Monday to a report of a disturbance involving weapons in progress.
Upon arrival at the location, deputies spoke with a 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man who claimed he and his wife had been arguing because she threw trash bags into the yard behind the residence. When asked about a gun, the man advised the and his wife argued and wrestled around on the ground a little but claimed no gun involved, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
The man’s 26-year-old wife arrived while deputies were at the location. She alleged her husband slammed the door and broke things inside of the residence. During the argument, he was accused of grabbing his wife and throwing her out the back door, onto the ground. The wife had red marks on one side of her head, a large red mark near one bicep and a large red mark with whelping with “fresh bruising,” the arresting deputy noted in arrest reports. The mark by her bicep hurt and she was in pain that time; it was alleged to be the result of being thrown out the door, onto the ground, according to arrest reports.
Based on her injuries, the 25-year-old husband was taken into custody at 2:36 p.m. on Class A misdemeanor family violence assault causing bodily injury charge. He remained in Hopkins County jail late Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2021. Bond on the charge was set at $2,000, according to jail reports.
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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.
Ecstasy And Methamphetamines Found During I-30 Traffic Stop
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a 24-year-old Greenville woman on controlled substance charges after Ecstasy and methamphetamines were found during an Interstate 30 traffic stop Monday afternoon. Two men were also arrested Monday in an unrelated traffic stop after drug paraphernalia was located in their vehicle.
Controlled Substance Arrest
DPS Trooper Warren Williamson reported stopping a blue GMC Yukon for failure to stop at the designated point for a stop sign and following another vehicle too closely, just before 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 2021. The stop was made near College Street, which is at mile marker 126 on Interstate 30 west in Sulphur Springs. Upon approach, the front passenger was not wearing a seat belt as required and also appeared to be under the influence of some substance, the trooper alleged in arrest reports.
When the driver refused to let the trooper search the vehicle, The trooper requested a police canine respond at the location. The Sulphur Springs Police Department canine handler brought his partner to the location to conduct a sniff search around the Yukon. The dog gave a positive alert to the presence of a narcotic or controlled substance odor in the vehicle, giving the officials probable cause to search inside the vehicle.
Officers alleged finding two plastic bags on the driver’s seat containing six pills weighing more than 1 but less than 4 grams, which Williamson said based on his law enforcement experience and training he believed were Ecstasy tablets. Under a seat in a black zipper bag was a clear, crystal-like substance Williamson identified from his training and experience as methamphetamine.
Amberli Nicole King was placed under arrest for possession of the Ecstasy and methamphetamine found in the vehicle. Prior to being transported to Hopkins County jail, the 24-year-old Greenville woman also admitted to having more methamphetamine concealed in her shoe. A small bag containing more than 4 grams of the substance was recovered from her shoe, enhancing the methamphetamine charge.
The vehicle and driver were released. King was booked into Hopkins County jail around 3:45 p.m. Jan. 18, 2021, on a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. King remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2021 on both controlled substance charge.
Drug Paraphernalia Arrests
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a red Dodge Ram pickup after 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, for failing to stop at a designated point at the intersection of State Highway 11 west at County Road 4711.
Deputies requested and were refused permission to search the pickup. One of the sheriff’s office’s canine handlers brought his partner to the scene. The trained police dog gave a positive alert on the truck. A small marijuana pipe was found on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Both occupants initially denied ownership of the pipe and were taken into custody for possessing the drug paraphernalia.
Both 39-year-old Sulphur Springs men were booked into Hopkins County jail, where they remained Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2021, on the misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charge, according to arrest 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.
Singers! NETCS Plans Spring Concert, Auditions Are 10am Saturday February 27, 2021
NETCS singers and those who would like to sing with the Choral Society will find audition and rehearsal information in a release received at KSST on January 15, 2021.
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| Spring 2021, coming soon! Good morning, singers! The NETCS board of directors met to discuss our excited upcoming year, auditions, start date, and more. We are pleased to announce auditions will be held Saturday, February 27 from 10-noon at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, upstairs in the choir room. Spread the word and let’s have lots of new singers for the year. As always, they need only come. No preparation, no stress, nothing scary. Our spring 2021 semester will begin with a regular Monday night rehearsal on March 1 from 7-9pm. We will continue with our Covid precautions. The board consulted with many authorities on the topic of start date, and the consensus was that the delayed start would provide even more confidence for a smooth semester. More to come very soon on concert dates. And speaking of more to come, email is our primary source of communication, so continue to look for our emails somewhat regularly as we prepare for this fantastic semester, and then weekly thereafter. We know you may have questions, so we will attempt to cover some common topics here, but feel free to reach out at any time at [email protected]. Music– Please bring your Christmas music to our first rehearsal on March 1, whether you intend to sing this semester or not. We need to file away all of this music, and the board is very eager to return to our usual highly organized method! (We get a little crazy about the music…it’s true.) And if you happen to have last spring, 2020 music??? Definitely send that along with a singing friend for March 1 rehearsal, or have it with you if you plan to sing with us. Thank you for sitting tight with the music while we navigated last Christmas and spring preparations. Tickets– If you still have ticket money from Christmas, please bring it with you March 1. We do not need any of the paper tickets back. As announced at Christmas, those purchased paper tickets will be accepted at the door for either of the 2021 concerts. Any un-sold tickets need to be discarded. If you will not be able to join us March 1, you may mail your check for the tickets to: North East Texas Choral Society P.O. Box 66 Sulphur Springs, TX 75483-0066 Ads– Paid ads will roll from last Christmas to Spring 2021 concert. Singers need to contact their ad customers and communicate about this, if you have not already done so. Follow us on Facebook for more, as well. We will be posting to both our page and our private singers’ group. See you March 1! NETCS Board of Directors |
Jan. 18 COVID-19 Update: 5 New Cases, 135 Active Cases
While there were no new COVID-19 recoveries, no new fatalities were reported either on Monday. Half as many new cases were reported on Monday as on Sunday, and there were less COVID-19 patients in Trauma Service Area F hospitals on Jan. 18 than on Jan. 17, according to Texas Department of State Health Services Jan. 18 COVID-19 updates.
COVID-19 Case Counts
Only five new COVID-19 cases were reported on Monday, four confirmed cases and one probable case. That’s down from 10 new cases, seven confirmed molecular and three probable cases, reported on Sunday
So far this month, that’s 178 new lab-confirmed molecular cases and 96 probable cases, that is people who have either tested positive through an antigen test or have a combination of symptoms and a known exposure to someone with COVID-19 without a more likely diagnosis. Cumulatively, 1,300 Hopkins County residents have received lab-confirmed positive molecular COVID-19 results and 1,213 probable cases.
Of the 2,513 COVID-19 cases reported for Hopkins County since March 2020, 2,293 have recovered from the virus, 130 of them over the weekend and 240 this month., according to the DSHS Dec. 18 COVID-19 Case Counts dashboard.
COVID-19 Test and Hospital Data
Six less COVID-19 patients were in Trauma Service Area F on Sunday than the 232 lab-confirmed novel Coronavirus 2019 patients reported to be in hospitals across TSA-F on Saturday. The 226 COVID-19 patients in the hospital Jan. 18 was still five more than on Jan. 16 and six more than on Jan. 14, and 22 more than on Jan. 1, but six less than on Jan. 13 and 15 less than on Jan. 8.
Total hospitalizations decreased from 658 on Saturday to 625 on Sunday, which is still 92 less than on Dec. 31. Fourteen less inpatient beds were staffed on Sunday than the 966 inpatients reported to be in TSA-F hospitals on Saturday, and 14 less total staffed hospital beds on Sunday than then 1,058 reported in TSA-F Saturday.
Only seven ICU beds were available in TSA-F Sunday, three fewer than on Saturday. Three more ventilators were available on Sunday than the 70 available in TSA-F Saturday. A total of 327 hospital beds were available on Sunday, 19 more than on Saturday, according to the DSHS Jan. 18 COVID-19 Test and Hospital data dashboard.
While the overall numbers are less, COVID-19 hospitalizations still accounted for 21.65 percent of the total hospital capacity in Trauma Service Area F on Sunday. That’s considered to be “high hospitalizations” and means the counties within TSA-F continue to be subject to GA-32 until COVID-19 hospitalizations remain below the 15 percent capacity threshold for seven consecutive days. (Delta, Morris and Red River Counties are exempt from the reduction to 50 percent capacity due to low number of new cases of a 2 week period.) TSA-F has had consistently high COVID-19 hospitalizations since Dec. 26, according to the DSHS Jan. 18 COVID-19 Combined Hospital Data over Time by Trauma Service Area (TSA) report.
DSHS has received reports of 16,326 COVID-19 tests being conducted in Hopkins County, including 13,094 viral or molecular tests, 1,481 antigen tests and 1,751 antibody tests. Of those, 64 molecular tests were performed on Sunday, 26 antigen tests and six antibody test were performed on Sunday, according to the DSHS Jan. 18 COVID-19 Test and Hospital Data dashboard.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Of the 3,334,900 doses of COVID-19 vaccine allocated to providers in Texas for distribution, 1,307,663 doses had been administered as of 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. Hopkins County has been allocated 2,300 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, although DSHS only announced the allocations to be received some time during the week of Jan. 18 Sunday evening, so not all doses had been received by providers.
According to the DSHS release, at least 700 doses of the vaccine have been designated for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic-Sulphur Springs, and vaccines are shipped throughout the week, so there’s no way of knowing when the next allotment will arrive. According to the DSHS COVID-19 Vaccine Data dashboard, 800 doses were allocated to the hospital, 900 to the clinic and 300 to pharmacies. Three hundred second doses of the vaccine are also slated to be delivered to facilities that administered the first dose to local residents.
The COVID-19 vaccine has been given to 1,179 people in Hopkins County. So far, 1,084 have received the first dose of the vaccine and 95 have received that second dose. That mean six additional people were reported Jan. 18 to have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
For addition information about the COVID-19 Vaccine click here or the link on the DSHS COVID-19 page, https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/
Click the Available COVID-19 Vaccines in Texas link, to view information about providers allocated vaccines, including maps with contact information.
Click the Vaccine Data link for information about COVID-19 vaccine allocation, demographics on vaccinations by state and county
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Jan. 11-17, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Jan.11-17, 2021, included the following activity:
Arrests
- Christopher Mosher, 21 years of age, of Mineola, was arrested on Jan. 13, 2021 for driving while license invalid with previous convictions, possession of 4 Grams or more but less than 200 Grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug free zone, possession of less than or equal to 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug free zone, and prohibited substance in a correctional facility.
- Johnny Harless, 55 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Jan. 12, 2021 on a Franklin County warrant for probation violation.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 117 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 37 citations and 44 warnings during this reporting period.
“Save Dike From Solar” Meeting To Be Held Thursday, January 21st.
Concerned citizens in the Dike Community are meeting at 6pm on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Sulphur Bluff School Cafeteria to discuss the impact of a proposed solar farm in their area. Cynthia Martin has circulated a petition and gathered names against the proposed solar farm that could cover almost 3,000 acres. One land owner in favor of the solar farm owns 1,200 acres in the project, and other residents with small tracts may be excluded, but surrounded by solar panels once the project is complete.
The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court has already approved the site and designated the area as a “reinvestment zone” in order to grant the company building the project a tax abatement. The two school districts involved in the area (Sulphur Springs and Sulphur Bluff) have also entered into Chapter 313 agreements with the company as well, which would allow significant tax advantages if and when the project is built. Some residents in the area that have signed lease agreements, are confident that the project will go through and have already started substantial land clearing to get ready.
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Some residents are concerned of the damage done to roads in their area, as logging trucks involved in clearing of land are already taking a toll on the roads. The transportation of over 1.6 million solar panels into the area, as well as concrete and other materials will certainly be more traffic than those county roads have seen in decades. County officials are confident that damage caused to the roads by the solar company will be covered.
Several residents have been concerned about the project and it’s effects on the area’s wildlife as well as flooding concerns. Other residents stated they didn’t know about the previous public meetings being held at the three different entities that have had discussions on the matter.
Meeting organizers urge all citizens in the proposed solar farm region to attend the meeting especially those residents on the County Roads that could be affected by the construction.
2 Men Arrested In Sulphur Springs On Possession Of Methamphetamine Charge
Two men were arrested on a possession of methamphetamine charge in two different traffic stops in Sulphur Springs Sunday, according to arrest reports.
College Street Traffic Stop
Sulphur Springs Police Department Officer Silas Whaley stopped 47-year-old Jason Wayne Daniels of Sulphur Springs in the 1600 block of College Street after 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, for a traffic violation in a Chevrolet Malibu.
When contacted, Whaley alleged Daniels exhibited nervous behavior, which resulted in the officer asking to search the car. Daniel refused so a canine unit was requested and responded at the location. The trained police canine, during a free air sniff search, alerted to the presence of a controlled substance odor in the car.
Whaley reported finding suspected methamphetamine and a firearm in the vehicle during a probable cause search of the car. Daniels was taken into custody just before 2:30 a.m. Jan. 17, 2021, and booked into jail after 3 a.m. on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Daniels remained in Hopkins County jail late Monday morning, Jan. 18, 2021, in lieu of a $5,000 bond on the possession of methamphetamine charge and a $2,000 bond on the weapon charge, according to jail reports.
Hillcrest Drive Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications Operators dispatched deputies to a County Road 4711 residence, where a person was asking that a criminal trespass warning be issued to a family member. The complainant claimed a dog had been taken from the property. While en route, deputies were advised the family member they were asked to issue a criminal trespass warning to had left the property in a silver Malibu.
While westbound to the location on State Highway 11 west near County Road 4700, HCSO Deputy Aaron Chaney spotted the car traveling east. He turned around and attempted to initiate an investigative stop. The driver reportedly slowed but continued driving east with the vehicle’s hazard lights on. The driver reported used hand signals out the window, signaling he intended to stop at some point.
The car continued on SH 11 east to Sulphur Springs, with deputies behind him, before eventually pulling into a gas station parking lot in the 500 block of North Hillcrest Drive. The deputy reported contacting the driver at his window and asked him to step out of the car, but the man initially refused. Chaney reported pulling his Taser out and instructed the driver to get out or he would be put into custody for resisting arrest. The driver eventually complied, and provided the deputy with ID.
The driver was identified in arrest reports as 45-year-old Shannon Aaron Payne of Winnsboro. Deputy Chris Baumann had also arrived and contacted the female passenger.
While speaking with the pair, consent was obtained to search the car. A burned glass pipe containing suspected methamphetamine residue and two clear baggies containing a crystal-like substance suspected to be meth were allegedly found in a black handbag in the car. Both Payne and the woman were detained in handcuffs. Initially, both denied ownership of the contraband, then Payne claimed it. Payne was arrested about 6:10 p.m. Jan. 17, 2021, for possession of methamphetamine and the car was released to the passenger.
Payne was booked into Hopkins County jail for possession of the suspected Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, which weighed 2.3 grams, including packaging, according to arrest reports. He remained in Hopkins County jail late Monday morning, Jan. 18, 2021, in lieu of a $10,000 bond on the third-degree felony possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance 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.
Sulphur Springs Man Allegedly Threatened His Father, Nephew, Other Family Members
Deputies arrested a 39-year-old rural Sulphur Springs resident on two terroristic threat charges after he threatened his father, his nephew and nephew’s family late Saturday afternoon. Arrested for assault of the woman’s been in a relationship with for 8 years was a 26-year-old Sulphur Springs man.
CR 4744 Arrest
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded just after 4 p.m. Jan. 16 on County Road 4744 to a disturbance in which a man allegedly made threats against a family member. Upon arrival, deputies were advised the Sulphur Springs man had threatened to burn down a residence with his nephew inside if the nephew and his family did not vacate the residence. The man also allegedly threatened to kill his father before leaving the residence.
Deputies left the CR 4744 residence to begin actively searching the area for the suspect. He was located on County Road 4738 and taken into custody. He allegedly admitted to deputies to making threats and was taken into custody at 6 p.m. Jan. 16, booked into Hopkins County jail at 7:40 p.m. Saturday on two Class A misdemeanor terroristic threat of a family or household member charges,.
The 39-year-old Sulphur Springs man remained in Hopkins County Monday morning, Jan. 18, 2021. Bond as set at $5,000 each on the misdemeanor terroristic threat charges.
Saturday is not the first time he has been booked into Hopkins County jail on a violence-related charge. He was also jailed Aug. 1-Oct. 5, 2016 on two injury to a child, elderly or disabled person charges.
Alabama Street Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police Department officers responded after 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in the 900 block of Alabama Street, where a disturbance was reported. Officers were advised the 26-year-old resident had assaulted the woman with whom he had been in a relationship for 8 years.
The Sulphur Springs man allegedly pushed the woman, “knocking her into a pole/wall,” causing pain to her head, police alleged in arrest reports. He had left prior to officers’ arrival but returned before they completed their report.
The 26-year-old was taken into custody just before 9 p.m. Sunday on a Class A misdemeanor family violence assault charge. He remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, Jan. 18, 2021 on the charge.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
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.
GSC Enterprises Inc. Presents Donations To Six Local, Regional Charities
GSC Enterprises, Inc., recently presented six local and regional charities contributions collected from its annual GSC Charity Golf Tournament.
Although the golf tournament was unable to be played this year, GSC vendor partners supported the event and all charities were fully funded.
“GSC thanks to its vendor partners for the strong support of the annual charity event during this challenging year,” GSC representatives stated in a news release Monday.
GSC Enterprises, Inc., Chairman of the Board Mickey McKenzie and GSC Chief Operating Officer Ryan McKenzie presented $90,000 in awards to representatives of Morgan’s Mercy Mansion, SSISD Education Foundation, CASA, Community Chest, GSC Benevolence and Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center.
Texas Health and Human Svcs Encourages Screenings During January, Cervical Health Awareness Month
  NEWS RELEASE Texas Health and Human Services Commission Cecile Erwin Young, HHS Executive CommissionerDate: Jan. 13, 2021 Contact: Ty Bishop, 512-424-6951 [email protected] HHSC Encourages Cancer Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month AUSTIN – In observance of January as National Cervical Health Awareness Month, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer.“It is so important to get screened regularly so that cervical cancer can be detected in its early stages when it’s easier to treat,” said Joe Perez, HHSC interim deputy executive commissioner for Health, Developmental and Independence Services. “HHSC is helping at-risk women receive these vital screenings through our Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program.” The Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) program provides low-cost and free women’s health services for uninsured and underinsured Texas women who meet eligibility requirements. Some of those services include cervical and cancer screenings, clinical breast examinations, mammograms and breast biopsies. BCCS helps fund clinics across the state to provide these life-saving screening and diagnostic services.Between Sept. 2019 and Sept. 2020, BCCS helped more than 24,800 women including 9,466 women who received cervical cancer screenings and 1,043 women who received treatment for precancerous cervical conditions.In 2017, which is the most recent year of available data, there were more than 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer for women in Texas. The disease is the third-most common cancer diagnosed among Texas women ages 20-39, and fifth among women ages 40-49.To find BCCS providers or learn more about women’s health services, visit www.healthytexaswomen.org or call 2-1-1. About Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Funding As an awardee of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), BCCS is partly funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The federal program awards funding to states for early detection of cervical and breast cancers. Between June 2019 and June 2020, the federal program awarded BCCS more than $6 million as part of the effort. The Texas Legislature appropriates more than $2 million annually to supplement NBCCEDP efforts. About National Cervical Health Awareness Month National Cervical Health Awareness Month is observed in January in the United States. The month is intended to raise awareness about cervical cancer and provide education about prevention, screening and treatments. More information about cervical cancer is posted on the CDC website. |
