Sulphur Springs Man Arrested For Second Time In Five Days
A 23-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested for the second time in five days and fourth time in five months he’s been jailed in Hopkins County, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers received information pointing to Tyler Gerard Maloney as the suspect in a firearm theft from a residential property in that area, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Wade Sheets. Based on evidence gathered, investigators sought and obtained a warrant for Maloney’s arrest.
Sheets and Deputy Chris Baumann contacted Maloney at his residence and took the 23-year-old into custody at 4 p.m. May 19 on a theft of firearm warrant, according to jail reports. He remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning, May 20; bond was set at $5,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
The arrest marked the second time in five days sheriff’s investigators arrested Maloney at his residence, according to arrest reports. While investigating a number of vehicle burglaries and thefts in the area of County Road 1104 overnight , sheriff’s investigators reported finding Maloney in an open truck in a driveway just after midnight on CR 1104. Upon contact, sheriff’s officers alleged a strong odor of marijuana emitted from Maloney.
“A large amount of marijuana” was allegedly found in a sack. Two THC oil vape cartridges were allegedly found in a backpack on the back seat, as well as a set of digital scales in plain view on the center console, according to arrest reports.
Consequently, Maloney was arrested at 12:10 a.m. May 14 for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, Sheets and HCSO Deputy Chris Baumann noted in arrest reports. He was released from jail May 18 on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Maloney’s arrest Thursday morning marked the fourth time the 23-year-old has been booked into Hopkins County jail in the last nine months. He was arrested Aug. 14, 2019 and Jan. 6, 2020 on possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana; and on April 24, 2020 at a Gilmer Street business for public intoxication, 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.
Mount Pleasant Man Accused Of Online Solicitation Of A Minor
A 69-year-old Mount Pleasant, TX man is accused of online solicitation of a minor.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Officer received a complaint of suspected online solicitation of a minor, a Hopkins County juvenile younger than 14 years of age. The offense, according to arrest reports, allegedly occurred on May 11, 2020.
Through investigation, sheriff’s officers allegedly collected forensic evidence taken from a photo and developed additional evidence pointing to a Titus County resident as a suspect. A warrant was issued for Jerry Ray Pittman’s arrest Tuesday, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford.
Weatherford and HCSO Deputy Jason Lavender traveled to Titus County Sheriff’s Office, where suspect Pittman met them Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 2020. Jerry Ray Pittman was interviewed and taken into custody just before 4 p.m. on the warrant for online solicitation of a minor and transported to Hopkins County jail.
Pittman remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning. Bond was set at $50,000 on the second-degree felony charge,
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 Youth Caught In A Stolen Vehicle
Two youth caught in a stolen vehicle were arrested early Tuesday morning, according to Sulphur Springs Police reports.
A vehicle was reportedly stolen from a Sulphur Springs apartment complex on May 18. Officers alleged seeing a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle traveling down Como Street within a few hours of the vehicle being reported stolen early Tuesday morning. Officers reported stopping the vehicle, which was occupied by a juvenile and a 17-year-old Sulphur Springs resident, on Carter Street, according to police and arrest reports.
Both youth were taken into custody at 5:19 a.m. May 19 for unauthorized use of a vehicle, according to police reports. The juvenile was reportedly taken to a juvenile detention center. The 17-year-old, identified as Daishawn Jerome Godbolt, was booked into Hopkins County jail. Godbolt was released Tuesday evening on bond, set at $5,000 on the felony charge, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Police said auto thefts, in many cases, can be prevented by taking keys and valuables when exiting autos, then, locking the vehicles. This case should serve as a reminder for people to lock their vehicles, taking keys and property with them, according to police.
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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.
Dallas Woman Arrested In Hopkins County On Assault On A Public Servant Warrant
Deputies took to jail Tuesday night a 32-year-old Dallas woman arrested on an assault on a public servant warrant, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff‘s Deputy Zack Horne responded to what was reported as a possible vehicle crash on FM 269 south at State Highway 11 east; a car was reported to be on a culvert pipe in the ditch at 10:38 p.m. May 19th, 2020, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports.
Upon arrival, Horne reported finding an Audi A-4 struck in the bar ditch. On contact, Horne confirmed the identify of the reported driver. A records check by communications operators revealed showed the woman to be wanted by Dallas County Hospital Police for assault on a public servant, Horne noted in arrest reports.
Consequently, Horne arrested the 32-year-old Dallas woman on the warrant. Martinez was booked into and remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning, May 20th, on the third-degree felony 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.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News: Soft Opening For Women’s Center
Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 19, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
National EMS Week 2020
Since 1983, Hopkins County Hospital District has operated the Emergency Medical Service for Hopkins County. The award-winning EMS crew works 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, 365-day a year, and currently provides ambulance coverage to Hopkins, Delta, Franklin, and Rains counties.
Hopkins County EMS have been recognized with the Lifeline Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association for four consecutive years, whose program mission is, “designed to showcase Emergency Medical Service organizations across the nation for excellent STEMI care,” according to the AHA website. [A STEMI is the term cardiologists use to
describe a classic heart attack.
EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of the medicine’s “front line”.
THANK YOU, Emergency Medical Service providers!
Hospital Visitation
For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our hospitals to help lessen the risk of infectious disease transmission among our patients, associates, and guests.
- (1) Entrance to hospital through Emergency Department 24/7
- (1) Visitor per patient
- Visitors must be between the ages of 16 years-old and 65-years old
- All visitors are screened at the door, including a temperature taken
- All associates are screened at each shift, including a temperature taken
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (subject to change)
- ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
3-D Mammography: Now Scheduling!
We are excited to announce the soft opening of our Ruth & Jack Gillis Women’s Center at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs.
Using our new Hologic Genius 3D Mammography with biopsy equipment purchased with funds raised by the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, we are now performing 3-D mammograms right here in Sulphur Springs.
There are plans to host a grand opening of the new addition very soon.
For more information, call 903.439.4325.
Staff
In conjunction with the addition of our Women’s Center and our 3-D mammogram capabilities, we are excited to introduce the newest member of our Radiology team, Dr. Daniel Bennett.
Dr. Bennett is a Board-Certified Radiologist that has practiced in East Texas for over 20 years. He has recently joined forces with Tyler Radiology Associates, a 22-physician radiology practice who has been providing services to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs for the past 3-1/2 years.
He enjoys the interventional aspect that radiology provides; specifically,
breast imaging and intervention including biopsies and drainage procedures. It is with great enthusiasm that he will be joining the Sulphur Springs community with new tomosynthesis with stereotactic capabilities.
Clinic Services
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Urgent Care at 1339 South Broadway St. in Sulphur Springs is temporarily closed. Anyone needing to be seen by a physician may walk-in at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Primary Care at 105 Medical Plaza, or to schedule, please call 903.885.3181.
If you are showing signs or symptoms of COVID-19, please call our COVID-19 Hotline at 800.458.4559, Option 9, to be screened, and instructed on how to proceed. As always, if it is emergent, present to the Emergency Room or call 9-1-1.
We want to reassure our patients that CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital continue to be a safe place to receive your care, and we encourage you to follow up with your regular healthcare needs. For any reason you cannot come into the clinic, or do not feel comfortable, virtual visits and telephone visits are available.
Please contact your provider to discuss all of the many options for accessing care.
— Submitted by Holly Ragan, MS, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs [email protected]
This Memorial Day Do Not Become A Memory!
According to information from the University of Southern California, alcohol sales have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic began, raising concerns among experts and others that the bottoms-up binge could come with a social cost.
As family and friends break free from shelter-in-place orders and begin to plan their Memorial Day celebration, we encourage you to plan while you can and designate a sober ride. Impairment begins with the first drink. Texas law enforcement officers will be out in force during the Memorial Day weekend looking for impaired drivers. Failing to drive sober immensely increases the chance of being arrested for a DWI.
We want all the citizens of Hopkins County to make it home safely this weekend. No one wins when you drink and drive or use impairing drugs and drive. Not only could you become a memory in someone’s life, you could also cost someone their life, or cause serious, lifelong injuries. The financial burden of getting a DWI can run as high as $17,000 — not to mention the emotional costs associated with a DWI.
The best course of action is to not drink alcoholic beverages at all. Opt for iced tea, flavored waters, soft drinks, and smoothies, instead. If you do consume alcoholic beverages, plan ahead by using a non-drinking driver or a taxi/rideshare service to get home safely. If that is not an option, sleep at a friend’s house. Planning ahead can make this Memorial Day a memorable weekend — while not planning ahead might turn it into a nightmare.
Memorial Day is about honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. That should be our focus. So enjoy this special day, but celebrate sensibly, keeping in mind that extra safety precautions should be taken to protect yourself from COVID19.
Hopkins County Family & Community Health
If you are a social media user, I encourage you to check out the Hopkins County Family & Community Health Facebook page. You will find lots of great information on health, nutrition, and youth activities, as well as opportunities to participate in virtual workshops, on-line classes, and more provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. While you’re scrolling, check out the Texas Better Living For Texans and Dinner Tonight Facebook pages, as well.
Closing Thought
We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. — Cynthia Ozick
Chamber Connection — May 21, 2020
Annual Golf Tournament Reschedule Date Announced
The Chamber is excited to announce that we are moving forward with our annual Golf Tournament! Our reschedule date is Friday, June 19, at Sulphur Springs Country Club. As usual, we will have morning and afternoon flights, and we have availability for teams right now.
This tournament will look different in a few ways … we will spend the day completely outside, we will wash our hands often and well, lunch will be picked up in a box instead of being on a buffet, and all team members and volunteers will “Spend the Day a Club’s Length Away!” That will be our social distancing motto to keep everyone safe and healthy!
We are looking forward to beautiful weather and a great time! Give us a call at (903) 885-6515 to register your team!
Business Highlight
During the year 2020, The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a business each week.
Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for May 21, M&F Western Products.
Tira News — May 19, 2020
By Jan Vaughn
Yvonne Weir reports, “Destri visited Wednesday and delivered a headboard she had made for me. Also, she recovered the seats on my dining room chairs. I got to enjoy Nico, while she did that for my Mother’s Day.” She adds, “We are trying to be careful not to get out much.”
Janie Lewis said she’s just staying home, taking care of the yard, and “cooking way too much.”
Our daughter and granddaughter, Tiffany and Jaidyn, came in on Mother’s Day weekend. Our grandson, Kenden, and his girlfriend, Emma, joined us for lunch on Sunday. Laiken Joslin picked up Dixie on Mother’s Day and brought her back to spend some time with her family here in Tira. Tiffany and Jaidyn visited with Landon, Laiken, Dixie, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden
before heading back to Malvern, Arkansas. Tiffany had made beautiful hand painted gifts for Laiken, Grace, and myself.
Grace Vaughn, Chip’s mother, got cards, phone calls, gifts, and flowers for Mother’s Day and enjoyed visits from her son John Vaughn, granddaughters Crystal Miller, Lana Hall, and Tiffany Gilbert, and great-grandchildren Kenden and Jaidyn Joslin. John picked Grace up to have supper with his family on Sunday evening.
The Aiguier Cemetery Association will not have their annual meeting this year. It’s normally held on the first Sunday in June. Association President Charlie Vaughn said the officers will remain the same and “we will hope for a better year next year.” Contributions for the upkeep of the cemetery are always needed and appreciated. Donations may be sent to Peggy Beck,
Treasurer, at 332 CR 3620, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.
I don’t have much news. I think most of us, like Yvonne and Janie, are being careful to stay home most of the time.
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].
Meal A Day Received A Generous Donation
Meal A Day received a generous donation of $ 2,500 from ONCOR Electric, according to Karon Weatherman, Senior Citizens Center program and marketing director.
3 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported May 19 In Hopkins County
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 8:45 p.m. May 19 reported two additional positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed for Hopkins County, for a total of three new positive COVID-19 cases reported today.
Newsom and Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley said officials have received no background information on the three cases yet. They do know that all three are being treated in isolation.
These three new cases were not from among the 107 screenings conducted during the mobile test collection event last Friday at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Those test results are still pending, according to the emergency management officials.
The Local Health Authority has a nurse who will be working the cases, trying to obtain background information to “find out where this is coming from,” the judge reported.
“We’ll have answers, hopefully. We don’t get very much. We hope to have answers, to try to prevent any further cases than we have to have,” Newsom said.
The three cases today bring the total of COVID-19 cases for Hopkins County since the pandemic began to 11, with five individuals recovered and six cases currently active.
“The way that you figure it changed. We are below the limit still. I believe we are fine at 50 percent for restaurants and businesses,” Newsom said. “Nothing really changes as far at that.”
The Minimum Standard Health Protocols previously allowed Hopkins County to reopen at 50 percent capacity when many other counties were only allowed 25 percent capacity because it had five or fewer laboratory-confirmed cases on May 1. According to the protocol (listed on the Governor’s Open Texas Checklists page), counties that submit the required paperwork to Texas Department of State Health Services, will have to revert to 25 percent occupancy limits only if any of the following occurs:
- Five consecutive testing / tracking intervals with positivity rates greater than 12% in that interval.
- The county has more than 3 positive cases per 1,000 residents.
- Less than 15% of the surge capacity in hospitals for the catchment area is available.
Social distancing, hand-washing and other recommended preventive health practices are especially important to help keep the number of cases in Hopkins County low by reducing potential spread of coronavirus, Endsley emphasized earlier today, when the ninth case was announced.
