Paris District Road Report for the week of Sept. 21, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 21, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on northbound and southbound US 75 between Center Street and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes and the new South Travis Street Bridge. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and Washington Street as crews work on building detours and installing drainage structures. The northbound exit ramp for Houston and Lamar (SH 56) is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the Park Avenue exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street (SH 56) exit. The northbound frontage road from South Travis Street to near Park Avenue is closed in order for crews to work on building the remaining portion of the retaining wall along US 75 at the South Travis Street intersection. Traffic is requested to use the US 75 mainlanes during this closure. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph has been set for this construction project.
The US 75 pedestrian bridge near Pecan Street in Sherman is closed to pedestrian traffic. The east side over the frontage road has been removed. The remaining pedestrian bridge will be removed at a later time. Pedestrians wishing to cross US 75 are advised to cross at the Houston Street signalized intersection.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews are working to construct a portion of the new Sand Creek bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews perform utility work. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
SH 289, Grayson County: from FM 120 in Pottsboro north to the end of State Maintenance. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to overlay the roadway.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road to US 75. Watch for occasional lane closures as workers perform final touch ups on the project. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a signalized intersection.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to build portions of the new bridges and roadway. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews have moved traffic to the temporary detour section. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section consisting of concrete pavement when the project is completed.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road as well as the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on building the new southbound US 75 entrance ramp. A new traffic pattern has been implemented wherewestbound Spur 503 will be shifted to the southbound US 75 frontage road and will travel through the FM 691 intersection and then enter southbound US 75 using the on-ramp after FM 691. The new FM 691 exit ramp is open to access FM 691.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the daytime.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
SH 289, Grayson County: between FM 902 and FM 121. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance workers blade level the roadway.
US 69, Grayson County: between SH 56 and SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs.
SH 160, Grayson County: between SH 11 and the Collin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1743, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 1550. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided section. Westbound US 82 traffic has been shifted to the new pavement on the eastern end of the project between the Fannin and Lamar County line and County Road 2975. Eastbound traffic will remain in its current lane, while crews begin working on the inside lane to work on building the crossovers and turn lanes. Drivers who frequent this roadway are advised that all driveways, county roads and farm-to-market roads approaching the new westbound main lanes on US 82 will have a full stop before crossing over to the median. The SH 121 and US 82 frontage road intersections have been converted to signalized intersections. The on-ramp to westbound US 82 from SH 78 has been closed while crews work on building the new westbound main lanes. The westbound exit ramp for SH 121 is closed as crews work on building the new main lanes in this area. Exiting traffic for SH 121 is asked to use the SH 78 exit and continue along the frontage road to SH 121.
County Road 3530, Fannin County: at Wafer Creek. County Road 3530 is closed for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new culvert. Traffic on CR 3530 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
County Road 4250, Fannin County: at Freeman Creek. County Road 4250 is closed for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 4250will need to use an alternate route during construction.
FM 274, Fannin County: from FM 1753 to FM 3321: Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install guard fence and perform striping operations.
SH 19, Hopkins County: From Loop 301 to Delta County Line. Watch for crews performing work on cross drainage structures..
I-30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
I-30, Hopkins County: From Hunt County Line to Loop 301. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform concrete pavement repairs.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
FM 79, Lamar County: from Loop 286 to BU 82 H (Bonham Street). Watch for lane closures while crews mill and place new asphalt pavement and improve cross drainage structures.
FM 1507, Lamar County: from South Collegiate Drive to Loop 286. This roadway is closed while crews rehabilitate and resurface the existing roadway.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 271 (Bogata) to Franklin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill existing pavement, upgrade bridge rail, and place new hot mix.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Traffic is shifted to the south side of the existing roadway between FM 44 and FM 1699 while crews perform pavement widening work on the north side.
FM 195, Red River County – from FM 410 North to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence and complete cross culvert extensions at two locations.
SH 37, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for temporary traffic signals at bridge locations while crews upgrade bridge rail from Clarksville to Bogata.
FM 911, Red River County: from BU 82K (Avery) to FM 44. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews safety treat drainage structures and rehabilitate the existing pavement.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project to widen the pavement, install continuous left-turn lanes, and safety-treat fixed objects is underway. The contractor is working to establish final vegetation on this project. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers in this area.
FM 2194, Hunt County: between Merit and FM 903. This project will widen the shoulders and apply safety treatments to fixed objects. The contractor is currently working on establishing vegetation and removing existing signage. Please be careful when traveling in this area.
SPUR 264, Hunt County: in Quinlan. The sidewalk improvement project at this location is complete.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is constructing cross culverts on this roadway. Roadway rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin Sept. 16. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Hunt County maintenance crews performing base work on FM 3427 at various locations. Maintenance crews will be performing ditch work and pothole repairs at various locations in Hunt County. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from these work crews.
Rains County maintenance crews will be performing patch work on FM 751 from SH 276 to FM 429. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along this portion of the roadway.
SH 34 bridge, Hunt County: 3.5 miles south of Quinlan. TxDOT will set up a temporary concrete traffic barrier to protect travelers from the damage caused by an 18-wheeler accident last week.
Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from these work crews. Debris and litter operations are ongoing throughout multiple parts of the county. Please be careful when traveling, and watch out for workers.
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2 Men Caught With Contraband
Two men were caught with contraband overnight Friday, according to arrest reports.
Jackson Street Controlled Substance Arrest
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies were made aware of a drug transaction scheduled to occur Sept. 19. Sgt. Tanner Steward and Investigator Wade Sheets reported seeing 33-year-old Kerry Lee Jones of Cooper pick up another individual using a Chevrolet Malibu early Saturday morning. Jones then allegedly purchased methamphetamine inside a Helm Lane business and delivered it to the other person.
The sheriff’s officers reported stopping the car on Jackson Street at Church Street at 2:48 a.m. Saturday. They located approximately 1.5 grams of a substance which field-tested positive for methamphetamine, resulting in Jones’ arrest for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Main Street Drug Paraphernalia Arrest
Deputies reported stopped a 21-year-old Cumby man on Main Street at Hillcrest Drive at 10:13 p.m. Sept. 18 because the license plate on the car Ford F150 pickup he was driving was obscured.
Upon contact with the man, he allegedly admitted to having a small amount of marijuana inside the truck. Deputies reported finding a small bag containing marijuana, a pipe with marijuana residue inside of it and an open alcoholic beverage container during a search of the pickup.
Consequently, the 21-year-old Cumby man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, according to arrest reports. He was released from Hopkins County jail on the misdemeanor charge Saturday morning, 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.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested On Prostitution Charge
A 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested on a prostitution charge early Saturday morning, according to arrest and jail reports.
The man allegedly made an agreement to purchase sexual activities for $100, then traveled in the vicinity of the individual he’d agreed to meet, sheriff’s officers alleged in arrest reports.
The 33-year-old was taken into custody by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Wade Sheets and Deputy Elijah Fite at his residence at 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on a Class B misdemeanor prostitution 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.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
Man Accused Of Injuring Niece With Scissors
A 74-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused of injuring his niece with scissors Friday evening.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Chris Baumann were dispatched at 6:38 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, to a County Road 1174 residence, where a 911 caller alleged a person had been stabbed with scissors.
Upon arrival at the rural residence, deputies found the 74-year-old seated in his wheelchair in the yard. Steward reported seeing the man thow a pair of silver scissors onto the grand in front of the wheelchair.
During an investigation of the alleged assault, witnesses claimed Lester Carl Thomas intentionally attempted to stab one of them with scissors, police noted in arrest reports. Thomas’ niece sustained an injury while making an evasive move to block the scissors from making contact with the intended individual, officers were reportedly told. Thomas allegedly struck his niece in the left wrist, leaving an approximately 2-inch laceration on her wrist. Deputies asked the niece several times if she would like EMS to treat the cut, but she refused.
Based on the “totality of the circumstances,” Thomas was arrested at 6:39 p.m. on an aggravated assault of a date, family or household member with a deadly weapon charge, according to arrest reports.
Thomas remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Sept. 19, 2020. Bond on the felony assault charge was set at $35,000, according to jail reports.
Thomas’ criminal history includes one prior assault charge. He was arrested on June 10, 2002 for family violence assault. He too was arrested Sept. 15, 2003, on a deadly conduct charge. He was sentenced to a 90-day commitment on the deadly conduct charge on Oct. 14, 2004, 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.
Hopkins County Sept. 18 COVID-19 Update: 5 New Cases, 4 Recoveries, 73 Active Cases
For the third straight day, Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management reported 5 new positive COVID-19 cases. For the first time in four days and only the fifth time so far this month, HC/SSEM also reported recoveries from COVID-19 on Sept. 18.
That brings the weekly total of new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases to 15, and increases the monthly total to 53 and cumulative total since March to 296.
Five of the Hopkins County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 were reported Sept. 18 to have recovered. That’s 11 recoveries over the last 7 days and 27 recoveries so far this month. Cumulatively, 223 of the 296 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since March have recovered.
The number of Hopkins County residents whose antigen tests came back positive for COVID-19 double over the last week, rising from 20 positive tests during the week of Sept. 5- 3 p.m. Sept. 11 to 41 positive antigen tests this week (3 p.m. Sept. 11- 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18). These are positive antigen results performed at testing facilities within Hopkins County. These results do not count toward the daily county cases counts, which are based on molecular-PCR tests reported to the state.
For the second day in a row, HC/SSEM reported 8 patients in the COVID-19 Unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs.
Fourth-nine additional COVID-19 tests were performed at Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, increasing the total number of tests conducted this week to 231. The cumulative number of tests performed since the free weekly testing resumed at the Civic Center on Sept. 7 to 550.
Free COVID-19 testing will be offered again at the Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Registration for testing is conducted online at GoGetTested.com.
Texas Health and Human Services reported there continued to be two active employee cases of COVID-19 among employees of Carriage House Manor on Sept. 4. No nursing home residents in Sulphur Springs had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Sept. 4, according to the Sept. 18 HHS nursing homes report.
On Sept. 4, there were no active COVID-19 cases among either residents or employees Sulphur Springs assisted living facilities. There also were no active cases of COVID-19 among employees and students at Hopkins County child care centers on Sept. 17, according to the HHS report.
TxDOT to Help Parents as Agency Reports Most Car Seats Are Used Incorrectly
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| Sept. 18, 2020 AUSTIN – Texans may think they know how to correctly install and use their children’s car seats, but nearly 60 percent of the time they’re used incorrectly. That’s why TxDOT is helping drivers keep their children safe on the road. TxDOT’s annual “Save Me With a Seat” campaign is hitting Texas airways and roadways as the nation recognizes National Child Passenger Safety week from Sept. 20-26. The campaign highlights the fact that an alarming number of car seats are being installed and used incorrectly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 59% of all child car seats are being misused. This is even more alarming given that vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the nation. “When child car seats are installed correctly they keep children as safe as possible during a crash,” TxDOT Executive Director James Bass said. “We urge parents and caregivers to ensure they are securing their children properly in a vehicle and using the appropriate child car seat for their child’s age and size.” TxDOT is continuing its free safety seat inspections throughout the year, but this year they’ve gone virtual. Starting this month, we will be rolling out virtual car seat checks to enable us to maintain the same level of service and provide education to families while following social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19. For a one-on-one TxDOT virtual car seat check, families can visit SaveMeWithaSeat.org and enter their zip code to email the nearest TxDOT Traffic Safety Specialist to set up an appointment. Families will need a mobile electronic device with video and audio capabilities, like a cellphone, laptop or tablet. Parents and caregivers can also learn if a child should be in a rear-facing car seat, a forward-facing car seat or a booster seat, and get other car seat safety tips by visiting the website. This year’s “Save Me With a Seat” campaign features a branded truck that will traverse Texas, covering more than 3,000 miles and visiting six cities to bring the car seat safety message to communities across the state. The truck will be a no-contact experience with the driver utilizing COVID-19 safety precautions including a mask and gloves. The awareness effort will be supported by radio ads, billboards, digital media and social media. In 2019, 77 children younger than 8 years old died in traffic crashes in Texas, and 26 of those were unrestrained at the time of the crash. Among children ages 8-12 in 2019, 42 died in traffic crashes, with 18 of them unrestrained at the time of the crash. According to NHTSA, child car seats in passenger vehicles can reduce the risk of fatal injury in a crash by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers. TxDOT reminds drivers that Texas law requires all children under 8 — unless they are taller than 4 feet, 9 inches — to be in a car seat whenever they ride in a passenger vehicle. Failure to properly restrain a child can result in a ticket of up to $250. Children under age 13 should ride in the back seat, properly secured in a seat belt or safety seat. “Save Me With a Seat” is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel, like wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Nov. 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths. For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Media Relations at [email protected] or (512) 463-8700. The information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3). This information was received and processed by the department as of June 25, 2020. ### |
Volleyball and Cross Country Are on Tap on This Game Day Friday
On this game day Friday (September 18), there is Lady Cats Volleyball and Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country on the schedule.
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team, 0-1 for the season, plays their second match, again on the road. The Lady Cats are at Frisco Heritage, coached by Jeni Maxton, the cousin of Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner. There will be Freshmen and JV games at 5:30 p.m. Friday with and the Varsity match following at 6:30 p.m.
Meanwhile the Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Teams are having their second meet of the season on this game day Friday. They will compete at the Pine Tree Puddle Jump at Lear Park in Longview.
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.
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Said He Saw Good and Bad During Thursday Scrimmage
The good, the bad and the ugly. That’s how Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens described the Wildcats scrimmage with Mount Pleasant Thursday night (September 17) at Gerald Prim Stadium. The two teams tied 14-14 in the scrimmage, which went 3-quarters with controlled kicking situations. He said it was about what he expected from a scrimmage where his team was seeing someone for the first time. It was live action and he said everyone got a little juiced up. Coach Owens said after he’s able to look at tape of the scrimmage, he would find that it’s never as bad as you thought nor as good as you thought. It’s somewhere in between. He said the Wildcats’ offense just needs to fix a few little things so they would be clicking. He said he was happy with how they moved the ball. Coach Owens said the Wildcats’ defense started slowly but then picked up the pace, got their motor running, and figured out what Mount Pleasant was doing. He said it took some time to get used to the Tigers’ speed on the edge. He said the defense also had to get used to some option plays from the Mount Pleasant offense. Coach Owens said he wasn’t sure what to make of a personal foul and a couple of pass interference flags called on the Wildcats. He said overall the scrimmage was good and he said it was good to be playing someone else. Coach Owens, putting on his Athletic Director hat, said he wanted to visit with Superintendent Michael Lamb on how the ticket process worked for the scrimmage. He said the videotape of the game would be very valuable as his coaching staff breaks it down and to show to the players so the kids know what to improve on. Coach Owens said he and his staff would be able to scout game one opponent, Frisco Wakeland, without leaving town. The Wolverines are coming to The Prim for a Friday evening scrimmage against Marshall. The Wildcats open the regular season next Friday at 7:30 p.m. against Wakeland at Toyota Stadium in Frisco.
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.
HCSO: Wilmer Man Caught In Hopkins County With Gun Stolen From Denton
A 22-year-old Wilmer man was caught in Hopkins County with a gun stolen from Denton, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Thomas Patterson reported stopping a 2013 Mercedes C250 at 7:20 p.m. Sept. 17, 2020 on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 136 for traveling in the left lane, disregarding a traffic control device.
During the course of the traffic stop, Patterson conducted a search of the vehicle. The deputy reported finding a black handgun that a records check showed had been reported to Denton authorities as stolen. Consequently, the driver, 22-year-old Jerry Dwayne Cohns of Wilmer was arrested for theft of a firearm, according to arrest reports.
Cohns remained in Hopkins county jail late Friday morning, Sept. 18, in lieu of $5,000 on the felony theft of firearm charge, according to jail reports.
Man Accused Of Drunk Driving During Crash On Hillcrest Drive Overpass
A 66-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused of drunk driving during a crash on the Hillcrest Drive overpass early Friday morning, sheriff’s deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney reported seeing as southbound black Ford F-150 pickup drive straight from the right turn lane on the Hillcrest Drive overpass and collide with the concrete lane separator at 12:05 a.m. Sept. 18. Chaney alleged the vehicle became “slightly airborne, clearing the concrete barrier and deflating the passenger’s side tires” on the truck.
Chaney reported attempting a traffic stop. The truck was reportedly driven into a travel center parking lot on the west side of the Hillcrest Drive.
The man, upon stopping, “immediately jumped out of the truck to observe the damage” cause to his vehicle during the crash on the Hillcrest Drive overpass. He also allegedly walked “as if his feet were heavy and almost fell down upon exiting the vehicle,” Chaney noted in arrest reports. When asked the man admitted to having a 9mm pistol on his hip. Chaney disarmed him and secured the firearm.
When asked if he had consumed alcoholic beverages, he man allegedly admitted to consuming 4-5 beers. He allegedly exhibited 6 clues of intoxication on horizontal gaze nystagmus tests and five clues of intoxication on one standard field sobriety test. He then refused to perform any other standard sobriety test, Chaney alleged in arrest reports.
A records check reportedly showed three prior driving under the influence convictions in Georgia for the 66-year-old man. Consequently, Roy Stephen Dyer was arrested at 12:19 a.m. Sept. 18 for third or more driving while intoxicated offense and unlawful carrying of a weapon, according to arrest reports.
HCSO Deputy Bobby Osornio arrived to assist in inventorying the man’s vehicle prior to impound.
Dyer reportedly agreed to a blood draw, which was taken at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital. The man was then transported to the county jail, where he was booked at 3:38 a.m. Sept.18 on the felony DWI and weapon charge.
Dyer remained in Hopkins County jail late Friday morning. Bond was set at $10,000 on the DWI charge and $2,000 on the weapon charge, according to jail reports.
