Contract Approved To House Federal Inmates at Hopkins County Jail
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning approved a temporary contract with the US Marshals Service to house federal inmates at Hopkins County jail.
The contract is for 150 days and would allow up to 30 federal inmates to be housed at the county jail at a rate of $60 a day. During the contract period, a survey will be conducted to see what the actual rate would be if county is offered a full-time contract, Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum explained.
Officials have visited the county jail three times to check things out, and meet with Jail Administrator Kenneth Dean and Chief Deputy Tanner Crump.
While the contract is for 150 days, the US Marshals Service “is pretty pleased with our facility.” They anticipate that it will take less than the 150 days for the county to be offered a full-time contract to house federal inmates.
The agreement provides for $20 an hour per guard if additional staff is needed, $20 per hour if the county’s videoconferencing system is used, plus 58-cents per mile if Hopkins County opts to transport inmates for the service as well.
“This would not put us over our cap, which that is what we strive for,” Dean said.
The county currently plans to utilize part-time jail staff to help with the increased jail population, but has a few jail positions open that can be filled as needed.
If the county were to conduct transports of federal inmates, an additional transport officer would likely be needed.
“We can do this first period and see about how it’s going to work out. We’ll use what we’ve got, and we’ll make do with what we have and see,” Tatum said.
If the county opted to transport federal inmates for the Marshal’s service, they’d be transferred to Hopkins County from Sherman, Tyler, Texarkana and Plano, then from Hopkins County to that court system there or to a federal penitentiary. These would be extended holds for federal inmates, not overnight stays as the county sometimes provides for inmate transport services. Most would likely stay months, as they await court dates, according to the sheriff.
“The federal court system works a lot different from the state. When they are picked up they are held until their court dates, a lot time they are not offered bond so they could be here for quite a while,” Tatum said.
“I think this is a really good option for us to house up to 30 inmates for them,” said Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum Tatum said.
When asked by a commissioner whether the federal inmates would be any more violent than those currently in custody in Hopkins County jail, Tatum pointed out that there are currently five individuals in custody who have been accused of murder. He said whatever they bring, the county jail staff is capable of handling
However, Tatum said it’s his understanding that most of the federal inmates sent to Hopkins County will be in for custody on “white collar” charges than those in custody for violent crimes. Although, Tatum said, the county could potentially house some federal inmates in custody on charges for sex offenses.
The federal inmates will not be working as part of the trustee program to go off the property. Per the federal rules, they are not allowed to leave unless being transported for a court proceeding or to a federal penitentiary, according to Dean.
The county is currently housing 13 inmates from Rockwall County until the inmates can be transferred to Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They are anticipated to be housed at Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center for a minimum of 1-2 months. Rockwall County pays a rate, per the contact between the two counties, of $50 a head. Hopkins County also has a contract with Hunt County to house inmates as needed.
Dean said housing the inmates would not put the county jail at full capacity.
Housing the federal inmates could generate up to $1,800 a day in revenue for the county, if the maximum of 30 federal inmates were housed at the county jail, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom pointed out.
“This is a great opportunity for us to house federal inmates. We’ve been wanting to do this for a long time. This just came about,” Tatum said.
The county can begin housing the federal inmates as soon as the contact is approved, Tatum said, noting that it’s nice to see the tables turned. He referred to the years prior to the construction and opening of the new jail, when the aging jail facility was often at or over capacity, and on occasion required Hopkins County inmates to be housed in other counties.
The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the special facility use contract with US Marshals Service to house up to 30 federal inmates a day for the next 150 days.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court To Consider Bridge Funding Agreements With TxDOT
Hopkins County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday this week, instead of the usual Monday due to Memorial Day. Among items on the May 26 agenda is a motion to approve the general form of two draft advance funding agreements with TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) for “Off-System Bridge Replacement On CR 1152 At Big Creek (542-1) And On CR 4714 At Crooks Creek (584-1) In Hopkins County.”
A resolution to perform authorized “Equivalent Match Projects (EMP) and to receive excess EMP credit from Rains County for their authorized EMP projects is also on the agenda.
The Commissioners Court is also expected to consider adopting “Qualified Replacement Benefit Arrangement For Hopkins County Employees.”
Following the regular meeting, the Commissioner Court is slated to enter into a work session.
Sulphur Springs – Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Roger Feagley is scheduled to meet with the court during the work session.
The court too is expected to receive updates on operations at the sheriff’s office, fire department and Civiv Center; and discuss any environmental concerns and hold a budget workshop if needed.
Tuesday’s meetings will be held on the first floor Commissioners Courtroom inside of Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St. The regular court meeting will begin at 9 a.m. May 26.
Passenger In A Vehicle Involved In Fatal Crash Jailed On Unrelated Warrant
Sulphur Springs Police arrested a 42-year-old Minnesota man on an outstanding Bexar County warrant Sunday morning. The Minneapolis man was reportedly a passenger in a vehicle involved in the fatal crash on Interstate 30 early Sunday, according to police reports.
An officer contacted the 42-year-old Minneapolis man at a Gilmer Street business around 7 a.m. May 24, about the a major crash, according to arrest reports.
Police Monday confirmed the Minnesota man was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the 5 a.m. crash Sunday, May 24 on Interstate 30 east, which resulted in the deaths of a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old.
Initial police reports indicated an 18-wheeler rear-ended a small sport utility vehicle on Interstate 30 east, just west of the South Broadway Street bridge, causing the SUV to catch on fire and the 18-wheeler to roll onto its side. Two children died as a result of the crash; three other occupants in the vehicles were reported to have sustained minor injuries, and one person was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries, according to SSPD.
At noon Sunday, May 24, police asked for any eyewitnesses to the crash to contact SSPD Cpl. Terry Miller at 903-885-7602.
After police contacted the 42-year-old Minnesota man later Sunday morning about the crash, communications operators used the man’s identifying information to conduct a records check. The Minneapolis man, identified in arrest reports as Victor Hampton, was found to be wanted in Bexar County for credit or debit card abuse. Consequently, Hampton was taken into custody on the outstanding warrant, SSPD Officer Sean Hoffman alleged in arrest reports.
Hampton remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, May 25, on the warrant, according to jail reports.
The crash was still under investigation Monday, and no additional details had been released.
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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.
Complaint Of Suspected Narcotic Use Around Kids Results In Arrest
A complaint of suspected narcotic use around kids at an Atkins Street apartment complex resulted in a Sulphur Springs man’s arrest on a controlled substance charge and warrants, according to police reports.
Upon arrival at 3:23 p.m. May 23, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman contacted a 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man. Hoffman alleged there were kids who could immediately smell a strong marijuana odor coming from the apartment where the man was found. The 25-year-old, identified in arrest reports as James Earl Galloway, allegedly admitted he had a marijuana joint inside of the apartment and retrieved it.
A records check revealed Galloway to have outstanding warrants for no driver’s license and failure to maintain financial responsibility, according to arrest reports. Dispatchers reportedly confirmed the warrants and Galloway was taken into custody on the outstanding charges.
Upon arrival at the jail, a jailer found a rock in the man’s pocket that field tested positive for crack cocaine, resulting in an additional charge for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone, Hoffman alleged in the arrest reports.
Galloway was released from Hopkins County jail Sunday, May 24. Bond on the third-degree felony controlled substance charge was set at $10,000, according to jail 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.
2 New COVID-19 Cases in Hopkins County Reported On Memorial Day
Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 10 a.m. Memorial Day reported 2 new positive COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County.
“We have been waiting on these results since the day before yesterday. These two new cases are in isolation in a home with a family that already had it,” said Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom.
That brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County since midMarch to 17 cases, 13 of them diagnosed this month. Six patients have recovered from novel coronavirus 2019, leaving 11 cases are still active.
Emergency officials remind community members to social distance when possible and take other recommended health safety guidelines established by the CDC and Texas Department of State Health Services.
Young Cancer Patient Gets a Memorable Trip Home with Large Motorcycle Escort
About 300 motorcycle riders from across North Texas showed up in Sulphur Springs to serve as an impromptu “escort” for a young cancer survivor heading home from Children’s Hospital, Dallas on Sunday May 23, 2020. The child’s dad had placed a post on Facebook, asking if anyone would like to ride along with them on May 23, and expected only a few friends if any, because of a forecast of rain. A surprise awaited them in Sulphur Springs!
Two-year-old Caston Stewart has been undergoing treatment since 2019 for the Neuroblastoma Stage 3 which he was diagnosed with in his first year of life. Little Caston has only four more Chemo treatments scheduled, and has been doing so well that his doctors released him to go home with his family. It was to be a memorable occasion for them. And to mark it as special and share it with others, Caston’s dad Clayton put the word out on Facebook about the path they would be traveling from Dallas to Mt. Vernon, stating that if any area motorcycle riders wanted to join them in an escort fashion to their hometown of Mt. Vernon, that it would be a welcome gesture. And was Clayton surprised, when asked to exit from Interstate 30 and detour to the Wal Mart parking lot in Sulphur Springs, he encountered a huge gathering of motorcyclists waiting to join in the cortege.
According to Caston’s mom Emily Stewart, “apparently Clayton’s message on Facebook went viral, because all these riders showed up! I understand some of them are individuals and many are members of riding clubs. They circled around us and held a brief recognition for Caston where everybody applauded before mounting back up for the last leg of the trip to Mt. Vernon with us. It was a show of love and joy for our son on this beautiful day”. Emily explained that Caston has been in Children’s Hospital for 440 days, since he was admitted last year on March 11, 2019. The child’s treatment plan has been successful, allowing him to gain strength and be released from hospital confinement. His mom added “Caston is a true fighter, and now he is acting like a normal 2-year old! His two brothers are going to be so happy to have Caston home, and have us all back home again.”
In his hometown of Mt. Vernon and online, fundraisers have been for Caston’s medical and family travel expanses have been held. According to the American Cancer Society, Neuroblastoma starts in certain very early forms of nerve cells, most often found in an embryo or fetus. (The term neuro refers to nerves, while blastoma refers to a cancer that affects immature or developing cells). Neuroblastoma occurs most often in infants and young children. It is rare in children older than 10 years. Following treatment, patients continue to be monitored closely by their medical care team.
Meal A Day Menu For May 25-29, 2020
While the Senior Citizens Center remains temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the dedicated Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Meal A Day menu for May 25-29, 2020 includes:
Monday — Chili Cheese Dogs, Potato Salad, Chips and Pickle Spears
Tuesday — Chicken Cacciatore, On a Bed of Rice, California Blend Vegetables and a Roll
Wednesday — Beef Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Toast
Thursday — Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll
Friday — Shepherd’s Pie, Brussel Sprouts and Roll
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
I-30 Crash Resulted In 2 Fatalities Sunday Morning
Any Eyewitnesses Who May Have Information Asked To Contact Police
May 24, 2020 – An I-30 crash resulted in 2 fatalities early Sunday morning, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson.
A small sport utility vehicle and an 18-wheeler were traveling east on Interstate 30 near mile marker 124, in the area of Jack in the Box, when the
18-wheeler rear-ended the SUV causing the SUV to catch on fire and the 18-wheeler to roll over onto its side, according to the police chief.
Two children in the SUV, a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old, reportedly died as a result of the crash. One other occupant of the SUV was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries, and two others in the SUV sustained minor injuries. The truck driver also sustained minor injuries, according to Chief Ricketson.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Police are asking any eyewitnesses who might have information regarding the crash to contact SSPD CPl. Terry Miller at the police station at 903-885-7602.
No additional details have been released as of the lunch hour Sunday regarding the crash.
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.
Hopkins County Records — May 23, 2020
Land Deed Transactions
- James Lee Brown and Angia Lea Brown to Jessie Kay Brown and Kyle Seale
- Charles R. Grant who is also known as Charles R. Grant Jr. to Charles R. Grant and Lesley A. Grant; tract in the Joseph A. Simmons survey
- Top Source Property Investors LLC, Donald R. Libby and Jessica Libby to Emalee McMillan; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Pennie Grantham, formerly known as Pennie Rankin, and Charlie Rankin to Dalton T. Curry; tract in the MW Matthews survey
- Adrianne Gentry and Brent Gentry to Gary M. Clem and Shaunda S. Clem; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- John Heilman to Eliberto Ibarra and Rosa Ibarra; tract in the Lofton Vess survey
- Pennie Jo Rankin Grantham to Charlie Noel Grantham
- Karri R. McIntyre to Sharon Gilbreath and Janet Zachary; tract in the S. Reed survey
- Mary Kay Mickler De La Fuente to Maria De La Luz Tovar and Rafael Gomez Gonzalez; tract in the James Brittan survey
- Mildred Virginia Gray to Aivos Minerals LLC
- Seth L. Pinson and Elizabeth Pinson to Michael Lemond; tract in the Simon Derrick survey
- Pennie Jo Rankin Grantham to Charlie Noel Grantham
- Larry H. Knight dependent administrator for the Hershell Leo Knight Estate to Lary H. Knight; tract in the South Samuel survey
- Dinah Seitz Ming to Sharon Gilbreath and Janet Zachary; tract in the JS Reed survey
- The Holy Highway to Journey Road; tract in the William Jacobs survey
- Quinlan Diane Chapman, independent executor for the Yvonne Webb Smith Estate, to Gary Don Smith; tract in the Charles Thompson survey
- Danny Huie and Tammy Huie to Jon Rocker and Tammy Rocker; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Gerald Mack, Barbara McCallum, Jimmy Ray Noble, Edward Earl Noble, Danny Michael Noble, Johnny Dee Noble, Mildred Louise Towery, Donald Wayne Noble, Janie Noble agent, Tommy Noble, Jerry Noble, Patsy Noble Powell, Shelba Noble, John Matheson, Teresa Matheson, Becky Ray Noble, Larry Noble and Scott Noble agent to Robert L. Walker and Patricia L .Walker; tract in the Benjamin Anderson survey
- Thomas F. Neff and Bessie M. Neff to James Meadows and Laurie Meadows; tract in the Nathanial Hamilton survey
- Richard and Robin Vasquez, Robin C. Vasquez trustee and Richard Vasquez trustee for the C. Silvera Revocable Trust to Gabriel Gonzalo Vasquez and Iesha Shantyl Vasquez; tract in the S. Coy survey
- Clay Jason Pirtle and Tanna Michelle Pirtle to Chad Dover and Tara Dover; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Penny Martin and Lawrence Martin to Mario Mercado and Laura Mercado; tract in the Henry L. Ward survey
- SPNR Equities Corp to Mitchell James Gordon and Marilyn Renee Lopez
- Tommy D. Castle to Barry Jack Brewer and Debra Sue Brewer; tract in the John Alexander survey
- Ken Ord and Susan Ord to John Steven Johnson II and Caryn Dianne Lewis: tract in the John Bryan survey
- Robert Trey Roberson and Hannah Renee Roberson to Judy A. Moore and Katrina W. Castillo
- James Dru Ballantine and Jill Foster Ballantine to Jarred Pickett to A. Caro survey
- David McKeever to James R. McKeever; tract in the Helena Nelson survey
- Texas Ranchitos LLC to Lorenzo Perez; tract in the J. Haile survey
- Ivette Vazquez to Nan Nicole Baxley and Austin Kenneth Baxley; tract in the JG Procello survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Elijah Jake Elliott and Amber Nicole Paolini
- Tayor Scott Bicknell and Hayli Deeann Fite
- Gideon Lucas Gregory and Brittany Rene Bales
- Cyntia Ann Garrett and Anthony Curtis McElvaine
- Collyn Lou Tucker and Paul Michael Eddins
- Damien Jesus Coyazo and Alexis Nicole Dougherty
2 Men Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Two men were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants Friday, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff‘s Cpl. Todd Evans and Sgt. Richard Greer located Jimmy Don Petrea, a wanted man at a local motel, where he has been staying, at 8:40 a.m. The 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody on the Paris credit or debit card abuse warrant, deputies noted in arrest reports.
Petrea remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, May 23, on the felony charge. His bond was set at $4,000, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Turrentine took Michael Allen Coker into custody at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, at Johnson jail unit in Winnsboro on an outstanding warrant. The 52-year-old Tyler man was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for violation of probation, which he was on for a felony unauthorized use of a motor vehicle charge, according to arrest reports. The offense, Turrentine noted in arrest reports, is alleged to have occurred on May 15, 2020.
Coker also spent Dec. 19, 2019-Jan. 15, 2020 in Hopkins County jail for violation of probation on the charge, according to jail reports. A Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper arrested Coker on May 28, 2019, after catching him speeding in a vehicle that, a short while before, had been reported to Paris Police Department as stolen; the owner reportedly left it running while in a store, then returned to find missing, the trooper alleged in 2019 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.
