3 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Three people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants Wednesday.
Sara Nichole Pitchford, 31, of Hugo, Oklahoma was taken into custody at 12:20 p.m. by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Zack Horne. Her bond was revoked on a March 2017 possession of controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
The arrest marks the second time in the last year Pitchford has been booked into Hopkins County jail. She was also in the local jail Dec. 17-23, 2019 on a warrant for violation of probation on the possession of controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Around 11:45 a.m. July 15, Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Pat Leber responded at Walmart in reference to an assault complaint. Upon arrival, Leber contacted the alleged suspect, identified in arrest reports as 25-year-old Lamont Lankeen Mitchell of Pittsburg. A records check showed Mitchell to be wanted on two aggravated assault warrants.
Mitchell remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday, July 16. Bond each on the 2 second-degree felony aggravated assault charges was set at $100,000, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite transported Jessica Elizabeth Bruce at 5 p.m. July 15 from Collin County jail to Hopkins County jai.
The 36-year-old Plano woman was booked on a Hopkins County warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for assault of a public servant, 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.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
15 New COVID-19 Cases July 16, 41 Active Cases, 107 Total Cases In Hopkins County
At 5 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Hopkins County Emergency Management Team reported that 15 new positive COVID-19 case have been returned for Hopkins County. That pushes the total number of cases reported in Hopkins County since March to 107. Of those, 66 have recovered, leaving 41 cases still active.
All except 1 of the 15 new cases were from mobile or walk up testing conducted recently in Sulphur Springs and surrounding counties. One case was a regular case conducted in a clinic or other regular healthcare setting, according to as reported by Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Coordinator/Police Chief Jason Ricketson.
Address verification is sought on one of the cases, but it is thought to be a Hopkins County case and is counted among the 15 new cases.
July 16th is the 8th consecutive day in which new COVID-19 patients have been reported for Hopkins County, and at least the 11th day this month that new cases have been reported. All of the active cases still are being monitored by one nurse with the Local Health Authority, who is overseen by Dr. IL Balkom.
There was one person in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs on July 16.
Diana Man Arrested Following Como Disturbance
A 29-year-old Diana man was arrested in Winnsboro on a Dallas County warrant, following a disturbance with his mother at a Como address, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office 911 operators at 10:33 a.m. July 15 received a call in which someone could be heard screaming “help me” and dispatched deputies to a State Highway 11 east residence in Pickton. At 10:36 a.m., dispatchers received a second call in which a person expressed concern for a son, according to dispatch reports.
The 29-year-old Diana man had reportedly left his mother at a residence and drove away in her car, according to arrest reports. Winnsboro police spotted and stopped the vehicle, a gold Chevrolet SUV, on State Highway 11 east, and detained the man for Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
A records check showed the Diana man to be wanted in Dallas County on an outstanding burglary of vehicles charge. He was taken into custody at 11:14 a.m. July 15 and transported to Hopkins County jail on the warrant. The SUV was released to his mother, who’d arrived at the location of the traffic stop, according to arrest reports.
The 29-year-old Diana man remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, July 16; bond on the Dallas County charge was set at $5,000, 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.
Hardin Simmons University Softball Camp
Triple Play Sports Fastpitch and East Texas Heat Academy are proud to partner with Hardin Simmons University to bring a softball camp to Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs. The camp will be held on July 23, 2020 and those interested can register online at HSUsoftballcamps.com. There will be two sessions: K-5 from 9am-12pm and Grades 6-8 from 2pm-5pm. The cost is $50 per participant.
Location: Coleman Park – 679 Gossett Ln. Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
What to Bring
Campers need to bring both cleats and turfs and all other playing equipment
COVID Policy
We ask that if campers were recently exposed to COVID-19 or are showing symptoms of COVID-19, they do not attend camp. If a camper is sick and cannot attend camp, a full refund will be rewarded. We will do our best to distance the campers during the sessions when it is outside the rules of the sport. If camp is cancelled due to COVID-19, all campers will be refunded.
Man Allegedly Threatened His Father and Girlfriend
A 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested after causing a disturbance, during which the man allegedly threatened his father and his girlfriend at an Interstate 30 east address, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 5:09 a.m. July 15, 2020. The call concerned a man who lived at an Interstate 30 east address and was trying to break into his own residence. At 6:20 a.m., 911 dispatchers received a second call for the address, reporting one resident had arrived home there was “serious arguing” gong on.
Upon arrival, Deputy Alvin Jordan reported the 45-year-old resident was screaming and yelling at his father and his girlfriend. Kenneth Paul Tolly Jr. allegedly made threatening comments to harm both and text messages about harming his girlfriend. Consequently, Tolly was taken into custody at 7 a.m. July 15, 2020 for assault by threat, a Class C misdemeanor, according to arrest reports.
Upon arrival at the jail, Tolly was served with a felony warrant for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to arrest reports.
Another unrelated disturbance complaint resulted in a Sulphur Springs woman’s arrest at 6:31 p.m. July 15, 2020 on a public intoxication charge. Sulphur Springs police reported finding the woman in the 400 block of East Shannon Road. Alcohol could be smelled on her, and she also was noted to be unsteady on her feet, had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, according to arrest reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
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.
Contraband Found During Interstate Traffic Stops
Deputies arrested three people after contraband was found during interstate traffic stops. A late night stop resulted one warrant arrest and one arrest for possession of suspected methamphetamine and heroin. An early morning arrest resulted in location of marijuana, a stolen weapon and one arrest.
I-30 Traffic Stop Near Mile Marker 118
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tanner Steward reported seeing a Honda Civic Wednesday night, July 15, 2020, driving on the wrong side of the road the south Interstate 30 service road at U.S. Highway 67 without passing another vehicle. The vehicle was stopped on eastbound I-30 at mile marker 118.
As he approached the car, Steward noted both the driver and passenger moving around inside the vehicle. When asked for his license, the driver reportedly handed the deputy a Texas Offender Card. He was asked to step out of the car for questioning. A records check using the man’s name and date of birth showed an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Consequently, 39-year-old William Ray Cadle of Sulphur Springs was taken into custody at 9:52 p.m. July 15 on the violation of parole warrant, Steward noted in arrest reports.
Steward asked Cadle permission to search the car. Cadle stated the car belonged to the passenger, identified in arrest reports as 58-year-old Deanna Leigh Boyett of Sulphur Springs. The deputy noted the man had care, custody and control of the car; he agreed to the search, according to arrest reports.
Steward reported finding no contraband during his search of the car. During his investigation, Steward reported asking Boyett to pull her braw outward away from her body without exposing herself. As she did, Steward alleged a small baggy fell to the ground. Steward alleged the bag contained a crystal-like substance. At that point, Boyett was placed into custody at 10:18 p.m. July 15 for suspected methamphetamine possession.
He reported seeing a cigarette box under the Honda Civic. The box contained two clear baggies with a crystal-like substance that field-tested positive for meth and weighed 16.21 grams and another clear bag containing a black substance that field-tested positive for heroin and weighed 0.37 grams, Steward alleged in arrest reports.
Both Cadle and Boyett were transported to Hopkins County jail, where Steward reviewed his patrol vehicle’s dash cam of the incident. He alleged seeing Boyett making furtive movements around her waistband area, then make a throwing movement in the direction the cigarette box containing the contraband was found.
Consequently, Boyett was charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair. Cadle was booked on the Austin Parole warrant and driving while license invalid, according to arrest reports. Deputy Elijah Fite assisted with the traffic stop.
The arrest marks the second time in the last 6 months and third time in the last year that Boyett has spent time in Hopkins County jail.
Boyett was also arrested on Jan. 16 for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and a warrant for violation of probation on an August 2018 misdemeanor theft charge. She remained in Hopkins County jail from Jan. 16 through Feb. 14, 2020 on those charge.
She was arrested on July 19, 2019 on a Hunt County theft warrant; she remained in custody until July 22, 2019 on that charge, according to jail reports.
According to Hopkins County jail reports, July 15 marks at least the second time Cadle has been arrested for violation of parole. He was arrested Aug. 23, 2017 on warrants for
spent Aug. 23, 2017-March 29, 2018 in Hopkins County jail for violation of parole.
I-30 Traffic Stop Near Mile Marker 126
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Patterson reported stopping a Chevrolet Avalanche early Thursday morning, July 16, for crossing the center line on Interstate 30 west near mile marker 126 into the another lane without signaling. The truck’s license plate light wasn’t properly illuminated as well.
Upon contact with the driver, the lone occupant, Patterson alleged he could smell a marijuana odor emitting from the vehicle’s interior. After a short probable cause search of the pickup, Patterson alleged finding a clear sealable bag of suspect marijuana that weighed 1.13 ounces in the front passenger’s seat, a semi-automatic pistol with a loaded magazine in the console.
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.
Tira News – July 16, 2020: Cash Donation Provides Canned Meat For Tira Food Pantry
By Jan Vaughn
Joyce Dodd reported receiving some cash and food donations for the Tira Food Pantry. Tami Joslin was able to purchase several canned meats with the contributions to add to the items on hand. We want to express our appreciation to everyone who has donated to the cause.
Dustin, Natalie, and Everly Weir spent Saturday night with Robert, Yvonne,
Dakota, and Wesley Weir. Yvonne adds, “Sarah and Lucas visited Thursday and Friday.”
We enjoyed a visit from Yvonne last Tuesday evening.
Linda Ellen Vaughn came to spend the weekend with her mother, Grace Vaughn, while Chip and I had an anniversary get-away. Grace and Linda visited Crystal Vaughn
Miller and her family on Saturday and they all enjoyed swimming in their pool. At 99, Grace was not sure she remembered how to swim, but she did and had a great time!
Chip and I went to Waco on Friday and picked up lunch from Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant to share with our son, Delayne, at his home. That afternoon, we drove to Port Aransas. On Saturday, we hiked on some birding trails and enjoyed seeing the wildlife, including an alligator, and then we went on a dolphin watching tour with a handful of others. We had a delicious seafood lunch on the deck at Fins Grill overlooking the water.
We had the rest of our meals in our room or in our van. We spent a few hours that afternoon at the beach, driving along the sandy road and finding a spot where we could be about 100 feet from other beach-goers, and then swimming and watching the sea birds dive for fish. On Sunday we drove along the Texas Gulf Coast and then headed home, after taking the Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry across the bay.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Hopkins County Update: 1 New Positive COVID-19 Case & 1 Recovery On July 15
In what has become a daily occurence of positive COVID-19 cases, the Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 6:30 p.m. Wedesday, July 15, reported that 1 new positive COVID-19 case has been returned for Hopkins County. One additional recovery was reported as well, leaving the number of active cases at 26.
July 15th is the 7th consecutive day in which new COVID-19 patients have been reported for Hopkins County, and at least the 10th day this month that new cases have been reported. All of the active cases still are being monitored by one nurse with the Local Health Authority overseen by Dr. Balkom.
That brings the total of positive COVID-19 cases reported since March for Hopkins County to 92. So far, 66 Hopkins County patients have recovered from COVID-19. That leaves 26 active cases of COVID-19 for Hopkins County.
One Hopkins County resident remains in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs on July 15, as reported by Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Coordinator/Police Chief Jason Ricketson.
Woman Accused In March Of Spraying Insect Poison In Relative’s Eyes Jailed For Second Time In 4 Months
A 29-year-old Sulphur Springs woman accused in March of spraying insect poison in a relative’s eyes was jailed for the second time in 4 months, according to arrest and jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans took Delisia Delane Smith into custody around 3:30 p.m. July 14, 2020 in the district courtroom for surety off bond on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Sheriff’s deputies arrested Smith on March 15, 2020, for aggravated assault. She was accused of spraying insect poison into someone’s eyes and holding a knife while causing a disturbance at a County Road 1174 residence around 1:45 p.m. March 15, 2020.
Deputies alleged Smith had a large kitchen knife in her back jeans pocket when they arrived. Smith reportedly claimed a family member assaulted her, striking her multiple times in the face and head, deputies alleged in March 15 arrest reports.
However, Smith’s family members alleged she caused a disturbance because she was not able to drive their vehicles. Smith reportedly slapped objects around inside of the residence, but family members denied assaulting her. A family member claimed to have restrained Smith when she approached her aggressively with a knife and while spraying Raid insect poison in her eyes, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Smith allegedly admitted to causing a disturbance and damaging objects inside her grandmother’s residence. She was arrested on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge; her bond was set at $25,000. She remained in Hopkins County jail from March 15 through May 1 on the charge, according to jail reports.
The 8th Judicial District Court Docket for July 14 shows Delisia Smith scheduled to appear before Judge Eddie Northcutt during the 1:30 p.m. court session for arraignment on the second-degree felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge.
Evans took her into custody in the courtroom for surety off bond on the aggravated assault charge; her new bond was set at $500,000.
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 Cross Country Coach Feels The Edge Is Beneficial For His Teams This Summer
Sulphur Springs Cross Country is another sport that became part of The Edge this summer.
Wildcats and Lady Cats Head Coach Ross Hicks is beginning his 5th year in Sulphur Springs. In past summers, Coach Hicks would encourage runners to do some work during the summer on their own. Coach Hicks says The Edge has been an enhancement for his program.
After months of staying home, Coach Hicks says, The Edge has given his runners something to do. He calls it a safe alternative too, as he says he is following all precautions and protocols.
Coach Hicks says his numbers of middle school and high school runners are some of the best since he’s been here. He says he can see how kids have progressed since they started out on June 8.
Runners did take last week off and Coach Hicks says he detected some rust and some struggles when they returned this past Monday. The Edge will continue through July 31.
He says he enjoys getting an early start as his teams prepare to get back to the top of the district and region, where they need to be this season.
Coach Hicks feels cross country is getting to be more popular. There are programs in middle school as well as high school. He says runners don’t have to be big and strong like football players and don’t have to fit a mold.
Coach Hicks says when he was in high school, he wasn’t much of a football or basketball player but, he says, he found his niche as a cross country runner. He also got to continue running in college for 4 years at Texas A&M-Commerce.
