HCSO: DeSoto Man Caught With PCP During Traffic Stop
A 37-year-old Desoto man allegedly caught with suspected PCP and a marijuana cigarette during an Interstate 30 traffic stop was also found to have four outstanding warrants, according to sheriff’s reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff‘s Deputy Thomas Patterson reported stopping a Nissan Altima at 10:13 p.m. June 15 on Interstate 30 east at mile marker. Upon contact with occupants of the car, Patterson alleged seeing a marijuana cigarette on the the male passenger’s lap.
A probable cause search of the vehicle allegedly revealed three small brown vials containing a liquid substance known as PCP inside a white plastic bag in the passenger side door compartment. The passenger, identified in arrest reports as Jonathan Jones Carlock, reportedly claimed the substance and was taken into custody on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Carlock was also found to have four outstanding warrants, two from Dallas County for violating parole or probation, which he was on for assault on a peace officer; one from Texas Pardon and Parole for a parole violation; and a Hopkins County warrant for driving while license invalid, according to arrest and jail reports.
The DeSoto man was booked into and remained in Hopkins County jail on those charges as well as the new controlled substance charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $15,000, according to jail reports. No bond was allowed on the Dallas County and parole warrants; the fee owed on the traffic ticket was $487.50, according to arrest reports.
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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.
Beat the Heat Fan Drive Receives a Boost from GSC
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center, reports that the Beat the Heat Fan Drive going on for local seniors got a big boost today when Grocery Supply Inc. stepped in to assist. GSC staffers Lori Dunavin Ray and Vickie Pickle delivered 33 new fans to the Seniors Center to help the cause. Seniors, if you need a fan to help keep you cool, contact Karon at 903-885-1661. Thanks GSC!!
P&Z Recommends Special Use Permit For Cosmetic Tattooing For New Salon
Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission Monday evening agreed to recommend to the Zoning Board of Adjustments that a new business be granted a special use permit to perform cosmetic tattooing. Also discussed at the meeting was the possibility of proposing ordinances which would define cosmetic tattoos/permanent makeup and identify which districts to permit them in, and which would allow certain accessory dwelling units.
Special Use Permit
Brandy Estes requested a special use permit for 440 South Hillcrest Drive, where the cosmetologist plans to open a new salon to offer a variety of services including hair, nails, lash extensions, tanning, facials, microblading and waxing. Because cosmetic tattooing is licensed through the state the same as regular tattooing, a special permit is required.
Estes was previously approved to operate at Southern Roots on Broadway Street. Estes said she’d been considering starting her own business for a while. When salons were closed at the order of the Governor due to COVID-19, Estes decided it would be a good time to act on it.
Fourteen letters were sent to property owners within 200 feet of 440 South Hillcrest Drive. City staff receive three letters. One letter came from a person who lives in Sherman but owns property in the vicinity who is “in favor of a local salon offering cosmetic microblading and tattooing,” and in “agreement with welcoming this high end spa.”
Three others (2 from the same residents and address) indicated they are not in favor of allowing the procedures. were received from Red Oak Circle residents. Charles and Jean Darr asked hours of operation and who else besides Estes would be working at the site. The Darrs also indicated concern that a salon would increase traffic significantly through the subdivision, where barricades already restrict motorists from entering due to the number of 18-wheeler drivers who turn around in front of the addition.
Mr. Darr spoke on the topic at the P&Z Commission meeting Monday to verbally express these concerns as well, especially those regarding traffic issues that might arise and
She plans to open BackLash salon in Woodbridge Square, behind the gas station, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 8 to noon Saturday, by appointment only. So only the customer would be in the building with her, and the door would be locked until time for that individual to leave an another to enter the building. She said she’d eventually like to add another hair stylist. She said she typically sees 4-8 clients a day, and one on Saturday.
Don Roundtree asked regarding zoning for the use and if the special use permit would be restricted to microblading and cosmetic tattooing and to the applicant or if it would open the door for additional types of tattooing at that location.
Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski said the permit would be for cosmetic tattooing, with specialized microblading only, and it would be specific to the applicant at that address.
Craig English noted the area is not zoned for body tattooing. Unless an ordinance is passed approving cosmetic tattooing and microblading, permission must be sought from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments before it can be approved.
The process is different from regular tattooing in that it doesn’t go as deep in. Cosmetic tattooing places pigment just under the skin and the process Estes would perform would not be permanent as it only lasts about 3 months.
The Planning and Zoning Commission agreed to recommend to the Zoning Board of Adjustments a special use permit for Brandy Estes for BackLash Salon. The ZBA is slated to consider granting the special use permit for microblading at tonight’s meeting (Tuesday, June 16, 2020), which begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Municipal Building, 201 North Davis St.
Cosmetic Tattoo, Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinances
Niewiadomski also asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider a date for a public hearing next month regarding proposed ordinances regarding cosmetic tattooing/permanent make up and accessory dwelling units.
The ordinance for cosmetic tattooing would define the term and identify which zoning district to permit the service in. This was drafted after the city received multiple requests over the last 3 years from salons for special use permits to be able to provide cosmetic tattoos and permanent make-up. City staff proposes allowing use of these items in commercial zoning districts or in multi-family zoning if performed as an ancillary use within a beauty shop or salon, thereby eliminating the requirement for a special use permit for these services.
Niewiadomski said city staff’s recommendation is to define cosmetic tattoo/permanent makeup as:
“a cosmetic technique which employs tattoos (permanent pigment of the dermis) as a means of producing designs that resemble makeup, such as eyeliner and other permanent enhancing colors to the skin of the face, lips and eyelids. It is also used to produce artificial eyebrows and to disguise scars and blemishes to the skin to provide a more natural appearance.”
Niewiadomski also asked the P&Z Commission to consider a public hearing for recommendation of an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units, provided they meet certain requirements.
An ADU as proposed is defined as:
“a smaller, secondary home on the same lot as a primary dwelling. ADUs are independently habitable and provide the basic requirements of shelter, heat, cooking and sanitation. They can be attached to the primary structure or detached units.“
Under this proposed ordinance, existing ADUs would be grandfathered in, allowing property owners to continue as a legal non-conforming use if they are unable to meet the new ordinance standards.
Any ADU that did match the ordinance requirements would have to go before the ZBA to request a variance.
The ordinance would include a provision prohibiting parking on grassy area, but instead to be parked on an improved or paved surface.
The owner of a property with a new ADU would be required to live in one of the structures, preventing the entire property from becoming a full rental property.
In most instances, existing portable buildings would not met appearance standards and design criteria stipulated in the ordinance and could not be converted to an ADU under the proposed ordinance Niewiadomski noted.
The P&Z Commission agreed to a public hearing next month to hear comments regarding ADUs as well.
Community Players, Inc. Fundraiser Sale is June 20
 Community Players Inc. Community Players Fund Raising Event Date: June 20, 2020 Time: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Place: B&B Rentals, 1422 N Hillcrest Drive, Sulphur Springs, Tx Community Players Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates Main Street Theatre, 225 Main Street, Sulphur Springs. The virus has darkened our doors but this is a prime opportunity for a major repair. The front of the building needs extensive work. Our Founder’s Award recipient, David Woody, and president, Lyndie Mansfield, have submitted a plan to the city and we have received a building permit. The first stage of removing the current facade will cost $5,000. This is half of our available funds. More cost will be incurred. Please put our fundraising event on your calendar for June 20. We will have a parking lot sale at B & B Rentals, 1422 Hillcrest. It will include some nice things and some thrift items as well as baked goods and bottles of water. Since this is the hot season, the time will be 7 A.M.-2 P.M. Collection of donations will be Thursday, 7-8:30 PM and Friday beginning at 7 AM. Monetary donations to Community Players may be made through our website:www.communityplayersinc.com, the “Buy tickets” button. Or on our Facebook page with the “Get tickets” button. With gratitude, Jeannie Perkins, Vice President Membership |
Hopkins County June 16 COVID-19 Update: 1 New Case, 34 Active Cases
Hopkins County’s Overall COVID-19 Totals Since MidMarch: 42 Cases, 8 Confirmed Recoveries
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 8:30 a.m. June 16 announced 1 new case of COVID-19 had been confirmed in Hopkins County. Overall, that’s 34 active cases from the total of 42 COVID-19 cases reported in Hopkins County since midMarch.
Hopkins County Emergency Management Team reported only 8 confirmed recoveries as of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. The judge had initially reported on social media on Monday several new recoveries, but the Public Health Authority’s nurse Tuesday morning was reported to be still verifying those numbers to confirm they are accurate So, HCEMT could only officially report the 8 confirmed recoveries previously reported.
No additional information about the new case was available Tuesday morning.
To the HCEMT’s knowledge, all cases are at home isolating and are being contacted by phone or otherwise. The Local Health Authority’s nurse makes calls to COVID-19 patients daily. In instances where they can’t be reached, someone may be sent to check on them, the emergency management team reported Tuesday morning.
To HCEMT’s knowledge, no Hopkins County COVID-19 patients are in the hospital.
Another testing event is being planned in the near future. Details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
Volunteer Driver Needed Mondays To Deliver Meals
A volunteer driver is needed on Mondays for Meal A Day Route 1. The route takes approximately 1 hour, starting at about 9:30 a.m. Mondays at the Senior Citizens Center.
Meal A Day is staffed by volunteers who donate their time to prepare and deliver food to senior citizens and individuals who are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves.
Senior Citizens Center Program Director Weatherman asks that anyone willing to help, even if for a little while, contact her at 903-885-1661.
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.
Woman Booked Into Hopkins County Jail For Second Time In Less Than 2 Months
June 15, 2020 – A 32-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was booked into Hopkins County jail Monday, for the second time in less than 2 months, according to arrest and jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas Whaley reported seeing a woman walking near the intersection of Jefferson Street and Weaver Drive around 1:51 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2020. Whaley contacted the woman, identified in arrest reports as Jessica Lee Smith, to check her welfare.
A records check showed the woman to have an active warrant for her arrest. Consequently, she was taken into custody and transported to Hopkins County jail, where she was held for insufficient bond on a May 7 possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to arrest reports.
Smith remained in Hopkins County jail late Monday morning. Her prior bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $10,000; the new bond was set at $50,000, 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.
Rural Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Choking Woman
A rural Sulphur Springs man was accused of choking a woman at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received a 911 call at 2:27 a.m. June 13 of a man beating on a woman at their County Road 4762 residence. HCSO Deputies Drew Fisher and Kevin Lester and Sgt. Tanner Steward were dispatched to the residence.
Deputies arrived 9 minutes later and were greeted by the 36-year-old male resident. Deputies alleged the man appeared to be aggravated and did not want deputies on his property.
A female could also be seen standing at the door crying and appeared to be trying to get the deputy’s attention, deputies noted in arrest reports. A sheriff’s officer reportedly entered the residence in an attempt to better assess the situation
Deputies were told the female and adult male occupant had gotten into a verbal argument while driving around on back roads. Upon arrival at their residence, the verbal argument reportedly escalated with the male kicking doors and punching walls. The adult male, identified in arrest reports as Jeffery Eugene Dixon II, then allegedly choked the woman, putting her on the kitchen floor. Red marks on the woman’s neck appeared to support the allegation, according to arrest reports.
Dixon allegedly became angry and began yelling after being placed into handcuffs, and was removed from the location to a patrol vehicle, then transported to jail.
Jeffery Eugene Dixon II, also shown in jail reports to be known as Bo Dixon, was booked into Hopkins County jail around 3 a.m. June 13 for assault of a household or family member that impeded breathing or circulation. He was released from Hopkins County Saturday afternoon, June 13, on $10,000 bond on the third-degree felony charge.
According to arrest reports June 13, 2020 is not the first time Dixon has been jailed on assault charges. He was sentenced to a 5-year prison commitment in 2008 for aggravated assault on a public servant and to a 3-years prison commitment in 2016 for violating probation on an assault of a family member that impeded breathing or circulation 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.
Shooter Who Allegedly Shot 2 Teens Still Sought By Police
Sulphur Springs Police are still seeking the person responsible for shooting two teens on Fuller Street early Sunday morning.
Sulphur Springs Police responded in the 300 block of Fuller Street shortly after 1 a.m. June 14. Two teens had reportedly sustained gunshot wounds. They were transported to the hospital. Police reported they pair remained in the hospital Monday in stable condition, following treatment of their injuries which were reported Sunday to appear non life-threatening, according to police detectives.
No additional details about the shootings had been released as of Monday morning. Sulphur Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the person responsible for the firing the weapon which resulted in injury to the teens.
Anyone with information is ask to call Detective Jason Reneau at Sulphur Springs Police Department at 903-885-7602 or call Crime Stoppers at 903-885-2020 to remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers will pay a reward for information that leads to an arrest of the person responsible for this crime, according to police.
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.
Meal A Day Menu For June 15-19, 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 June 15-19, 2020 includes:
Monday —- Lemon Chicken, On a Bed of Garden Rice and California Blend Vegetables
Tuesday — Sliced Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll
Wednesday — Spaghetti and Meatballs, Green Beans, Garlic Sticks
Thursday — Chicken and Dumplings, Crackers and Toss Salad
Friday — Corny Dogs, Pinto Beans, Cole Slaw and Chips
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.
