Wood County Sheriff Report For August 12-18, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Aug. 12-18, 2020:
- Abandoned Vehicle: 6
- Traffic Hazard: 4
- Alarm: 10
- Traffic Stop With Arrest: 0
- Animal Complaint: 6
- Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: 2
- Arrest/Warrant Service: 1
- Welfare Check: 15
- Arson: 1
- Assault: 1
- Burglary: 4
- Criminal Mischief: 2
- Criminal Trespass: 4
- Disturbances/Disputes: 11
- Fire – Structure: 0
- Fraud: 4
- Funeral Escort: 1
- Harassment: 4
- Inquest: 1
- Livestock At Large: 15
- Motorist Assist: 9
- Noise Complaint: 1
- Reckless Driver: 5
- Shots Fired: 1
- Suspicious Activity: 27
- Theft: 5
- Terroristic Threat: 0
Registration at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center
FUTURE NURSE
Rebecca Kendle of Sulphur Springs, right, was on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus during registration day Wednesday to enroll for the fall semester at the college. Assisted by Advisor Tonya Yeager, left, Kendle is enrolling in the PJC nursing program.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Woman Accused Of Trafficking West Texas Youth Now Charged With Firearm Offenses
Sulphur Springs, TX – August 20, 2020 – A 43-year-old Saltillo woman accused earlier this month of trafficking a youth from West Texas to Hopkins County has also been charged with firearm offenses.
Romany Michael Ruble, who is also known as Romany Michael Cathey, has been in Hopkins County jail since August 9, when she was accused of picking up a runaway in West Texas approximately 1 week before.
Ruble reportedly had a prior acquaintance with a minor she allegedly transported to Hopkins County, where she allegedly sexually abused him. The youth reportedly escaped. Law enforcement was contacted Sunday, August 9. Based on investigation by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, a warrant was obtained for Ruble’s arrest on a trafficking of a person charge, HCSO Chief Investigator Corley said following Ruble’s arrest earlier this month.
Ruble was served with three warrants Thursday, August 19, for theft of a firearm. She is accused of stealing three guns from her father on August 3 and August 4, then pawning them. A warrant was obtained for theft of each gun, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Wade Sheets.
The guns have been recovered and law enforcement will be working to return them to their owner.
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.
Free COVID-19 Testing Available In Sulphur Springs
Free COVID-19 testing will be available in Sulphur Springs starting at 1 p.m. today (Aug. 20) at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, according to local emergency management officials. The oral swab testing will then be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Sunday.
COVID-19 symptoms are not required for testing. Online registration at GoGetTested.com is required for the free COVID-19 testing in Sulphur Springs, but should only take about a minute to complete.
Children will be able to be tested at the Sulphur Springs location as long as there is a parent or guardian present.
Results are expected to be returned in 48-96 hours, according to information released from state and local emergency management officials.
Anyone who receives a positive result will receive a medical consultation from a health provider.
To register or for additional information, go online to GoGetTested.com
The testing is offered through the partnerships of WellHealth, Texas Health and Human Services, Health TrackRx and Wellpay, according to the registration website.
Dallas Man Leads Police On 8-Mile Vehicle Pursuit On Interstate 30
Hopkins County, TX – August 19, 2020 – A 30-year-old Dallas man lead police on an 8-mile vehicle pursuit on Interstate 30. The chase stretched from the Brashear area to Sulphur Springs.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported attempting to stop a red Kia Sorento at 9:35 p.m. August 19, at mile marker 114 on I-30 east for a traffic violation. Instead of stopping, the driver continued along I-30 with the police officer in pursuit. Williams reported seeing the driver throw items out of the sport utility vehicle as it continued east on I-30.
The SUV continued on I-30 to mile marker 122, where his vehicle was reportedly spiked with spike strips. The vehicle came to rest at the 122 exit ramp. Williams took 30-year-old Deante Shelley Wilson of Dallas into custody at 9:42 p.m. for evading arrest or detention in a vehicle. The SUV was impounded, Williams noted in arrest reports.
Wilson remained in Hopkins County jail August 20; bond was set at $10,000 on the third-degree felony evading arrest charge, 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.
Interstate 30 Traffic Stop Yielded Cocaine, $109,000, 2 Felony Arrests
Hopkins County, TX – August 19, 2020 – An Interstate 30 traffic stop Wednesday evening yielded cocaine, approximately $109,000 in United States currency and two felony arrests, according to arrest reports.
Deputy Thomas Patterson with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office reported stopping a silver Chevrolet 1500 truck at 7:30 p.m. on Interstate 30 west at the 126 mile marker. They had observed the pickup cross the center stripe from the inside most left lane.
While talking with the two occupants, Patterson “perceived what I believe to be indicators of deception.” That based on the fact the pair admitted to having a large amount of currency, Patterson asked to search the truck. When the pair refused, he deployed his certified narcotic detection k-9 around the vehicle, the deputy alleged in arrest reports.
The police canine allegedly alerted positively for the presence of narcotics in the vehicle, resulting in a probable cause search by Patterson. The deputy reported finding approximately $109,000 in U.S. currency. He also alleged finding two small baggies containing a substance that field tested positive for cocaine and weighed 2.4 grams, including packaging.
The occupants, identified in arrest reports as 56-year-old Dion Mitchell McClendon of Round Rock and 48-year-old Andrea Byron-Corey Yates of Austin, were jailed on money laundering and possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to arrest reports. Both remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, August 20, 2021
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.
Como-Pickton Football Schedule Change
Como-Pickton CISD this morning, (Aug. 20), announced a football schedule change. The scrimmages planned for Aug. 20, will not be held tonight. Instead, the game is now planned to begin at 5 p.m. Aug. 21, at Chisum, with the junior varsity scrimmage. The varsity game will follow the JV scrimmage.
Letter Of Thanks From East End Allegiance To All Who Helped Provide Backpacks, Hygiene Kits For Youth
By Bridgette Cooper, President of East End Allegiance: Our Youth
East End Allegiance hosted their 3rd Annual Back to School Event August 16, 2020, at the Pacific Park. We successfully gave 53 backpacks filled with school supplies and 51 hygiene bags including, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, and deodorant. Each backpack included 6 folders, notebook paper, 2 boxes colors, markers, color pencil, 2 glue, scissors, pencils, and binders. We had excessive supplies which we donated to Lamar Elementary. I am exceptionally grateful for those who donated to make this event successful through, monetary, sharing the news, and donating their time.
The listed donors donated supplies, money (we received $290 in monetary donations), and their time:
Brittnee Porter, Shaniqua Harper, Cherry Johnson, James & Loretta Jones, Terry Williams, Jady Pogue-Martin, Mike & Cindy Bain, Yorri Massey-Chick-Fil-A (Sulphur Springs, TX), Marcie Gammill-Abacus Healthcare, Rikka Fulgham -Bare Bones BBQ & Soul food, Don & Barbara Phillips, Letita Conliffe-Lil 4’s Organization, Ty Rollinson, KJC Beauty Supply-Roderick & Shardae Clayton, DT Graphics, Rikka Smith, Given’s Graphics, Tonia & Eddie Pryor, KSST, and Sulphur Springs News Telegram, and EEA: Our Youth members, Bridgette Cooper, Amber Porter, Lebaron & Erica Crook, Rachandra Berry, Whitney Roland, Alicia Debase, and Tish Debase.
I felt that this article was necessary to highlight and express my appreciation and gratitude to those who self0less gave, and continuously give to the organization. In the community, there is a definite need for activities and mentoring the youth. There is a need for giving back the things that the youth need to be successful. EEA: Our Youth is a community organization. We do not have a staff or payroll. All donations are utilized for the event and put back in the community.
We are to put back into this world the things that we are blessed with. What’s amazing is, there many donors for the amount of stuff we raised; but God said just a few and the faith of a mustard seed.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?”
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Quarterly Tira City Council Meeting Slated Sept. 14
Tira News For Aug. 20, 2020
By Jan Vaughn
The next quarterly Tira City Council meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 14, due to Labor Day falling on the regularly scheduled first Monday meeting date.
We want to express our sympathy to the family of Troy Watson of Edgewood. He was the son of Leveta (Chapman) Watson and the late William Troy Watson. A private graveside service was held at the Tira Cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Please be in prayer for Leveta and all of the family.
Wesley and Yvonne Weir went to Destri’s and spent the night on Wednesday, Aug. 1. They stopped on the way to wish Elise (Dacy’s daughter) a happy 12th birthday. On Sunday, Aug. 16, they went back to Dacy’s to see Eli to wish him a happy birthday, too.
Yvonne and Wesley, also, spent the night at Destri’s on Wednesday night, July 29. They swam and walked on a trail in their neighborhood. Dustin and Everly visited while they were there. Sarah and Lucas visited the Weirs on that Saturday.
Linda Ellen Vaughn of Dallas came to visit with Grace, Chip and me over the weekend. She is leaving for a trip up the California coast by train later this month, then, she will visit a long-time friend in Seattle.
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]
Day Of Prayer, Fasting Observed Aug. 19 In Sulphur Springs
More than 50 people gathered around the courthouse steps on Celebration Plaza at lunch Wednesday in observance of a “Day of Prayer and Fasting” in Hopkins County. The prayer session was held in accord with similar prayer meetings conducted across Northeast Texas during the noon hour on Aug. 19, 2020.
Religious leaders from local churches lead the prayer, asking God for the “healing that we need in our nation in both physical coronavirus and spiritual and other ways.”
Judge Robert Newsom said historically, especially in American history over the centuries, when “people of God have been lead by their governmental leaders to humble themselves to pray and seek His face and fast, God has responded.”
“That’s what we’re counting on today. It’s not anything that any of us can do. It’s God. There is no vaccine on the horizons right now for the COVID-19. We need an intervention by God Himself. So that’s what we’re counting on today,” Newsom said, prior to reading a proclamation calling for the day of prayer and fasting. “So as I read this I want you to understand that I am very humbled to be here today, as we all are, before a mighty God, who can stop the COVID-19.”
Newsom started the proclamation citing 2 Corinthians 7:14, scripture for healing of the land. He then noted the manner in which the novel coronavirus 2019 has spread from its detection in China in December 2019 across the world, including to Hopkins County and Texas, to the point it was declared a world-wide pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11
The virus has affected the general health of people of all ages and groups, especially the elderly, at school, work, churches. It’s affected the economic stability of citizens, homes and families.
Newsom called on the “Creator of All to extend His Favor and Blessings upon the government, the schools, the economy, the health of our community, the businesses, the farmers, our children, our elderly, and all of our citizens with the prosperity, joy and peace that only God can give.”
Newsom concluded the proclamation by urging county residents to “set aside the day of August 19, 2020 as a historic day of humility, prayer, and fasting before God that, by His mercy and grace upon this county, the plague of Covid-19 be broken and that this day we, as His people, repent of our sins personally and as a community, that He might send His refreshing Holy Spirit upon us and heal our people and heal our land.”
The Way Bible Church Pastor Joel Tiemeyer, who helped promote the prayer session, cited James 5:16-18, which emphasizes the power of prayer, “as we gather together and as we unite our faith together.”
In addition to Tiemeyer and Newsom, pastors from 4 local churches and Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley were among those to offer up a prayer in humbleness for a common cause, in hope for healing through Christ. The session closed with those gathered reciting the Lord’s Prayer.
