SSISD Day Camp Offered For School-Aged Children
Sulphur Springs ISD will offer a day camp this summer for school-aged children. Registration for the SSISD Day Camp is currently open, but enrollment will be limited to a maximum of 50 campers.
This could be an option for parents who are heading back to work following the COVID-19 shutdowns and need childcare for kids ages 5-11. This will provide kiddos not only a safe place to be but is designed to keep kids active through engagement in a variety of activities.
“We are well staffed with a camper-to-staff ratio of 10:1 or less, and our staffers are background-checked and fingerprinted,” SSISD Assistant Superintendent Kristin Monk noted. “Campers will have access to the SSES library, an SSISD reading teacher, arts, crafts, sports, outdoor play, and cool mystery activities!” Monk notes.
The camp is offered from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday beginning June 1 and continuing through July 31, at Sulphur Springs Elementary. A $115 weekly fee will be charged for the Day Camp.
Breakfast and lunch are provided, free of charge, each Monday-Thursday. On Friday, campers will receive a packaged breakfast but will need to bring their own lunch.
Parents should email Site Coordinator Misty Wilson at [email protected] to get their children’s names on the list and to instructions on what to do from there.
4 Jailed On Felony Warrants
At least 4 individuals were jailed on felony warrants between May 27 and May 29, 2020.
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Deputies stopped a 53-year-old Red Oak man shortly before 9 p.m. May 27 on Interstate 30 west at the U.S. Highway 67 east off ramp, after noting he failed to signal a lane made with a white Pontiac with Oklahoma license plates, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Colt Patterson and Deputy Zack Horne noted in arrest reports.
A records check reportedly showed Francis Ray Bradshaw to be wanted by for violation of parole. Bradshaw was taken into custody at 8:52 p.m. May 27 on the felony charge and remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, May 30, according to arrest and jail reports.
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HCSO Deputy Elijah Fite traveled to Tarrant County jail, where he took custody of 56-year-old Deborah Kay Talley, 56, of Fort Worth at 11:38 a.m. May 27.
Fite transported Talley to Hopkins County jail, where she was remained May 30 on a warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for a tampering with or fabricating physical evidence charge, according to jail and arrest reports.
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Christopher Edward Crutcher, 33, of Wills Point was arrested in Van Zandt County on a Hopkins County misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury to a family member charge and a warrant for violation of parole, HCSO Deputy Elijah Fite noted in arrest reports.
Fite traveled to Van Zandt County jail, where he took custody of Crutcher at 4 p.m. May 28. Fite then transported Crutcher to Hopkins County jail, where he remained Saturday, May 30, 2020. Bond on the Hopkins County warrant was set at $5,000, according to arrest and jail reports.
This marks the second time this year that Crutcher has been booked into Hopkins County jail. He was also arrested Feb. 5 for public intoxication.
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HCSO Deputy Richard Brantley, aware of a warrant for Morgyn Martin-Paul Morey‘s arrest, traveled to the 22-year-old’s residence. Upon locating Morey, he took the Brashear man into custody at 8:57 a.m. May 29 at his residence.
Morey was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he remained Saturday, May 30, on the credit or debit card abuse-elderly charge. Bond on the third-degree felony charge was set at $10,000, according to jail reports. The offense, according to arrest reports, is alleged to have occurred on Jan. 22, 2020.
The arrest marked the second time in three months that Morey has been booked into Hopkins County jail. He was also spent the night in the county jail March 2 on a possession of drug paraphernalia 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.
Walmart Theft Complaint Results In Felony Arrest
A Walmart theft complaint resulted in a 48-year-old Barry, Texas man’s arrest Friday afternoon on a felony theft charge, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police officers responded just before 3 p.m. May 29 at Walmart, where a theft was reported. Upon arrival, the officers learned the man had passed all points of sale and was leaving the store without paying for an item of merchandise, according to reports.
An asset protection employee of the store reportedly made contact with the suspect. When police attempted to contact the man, he fled on foot, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt alleged in arrest reports. The police officer reportedly chased the man, ordering him to stop. The 48-year-old Barry man allegedly ignored the officer’s order, but was caught shortly thereafter and taken into custody.
The police officer then contacted the asset protection employee, who alleged the man left the store with $229 worth of merchandise he did not pay for. A charge for theft of items with that value would normally garner a misdemeanor charge. However, a records check showed Kristofferson Alexand McKinney had several previous convictions, which enhances the charge to a felony, Pruitt noted in arrest reports.
McKinney remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, May 30, on the theft of property valued at less than $2,500 with 2 or more prior convictions charge. Bond was set at $5,000 on the felony theft charge, according to jail reports.
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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.
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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.
Traffic Stops Result In 3 Controlled Substance Arrests
Three separate traffic stops Friday resulted in 3 controlled substance arrests, according to sheriff’s and police reports.
CR 3502 Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff‘s deputies reported stopping a Honda Odyssey at 12:18 p.m. May 29 after seeing the vehicle swerve toward a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction on County Road 3502. The driver, identified as 34-year-old Jose Armando Gonzales-Acevedo of Alba, claimed the person in the other vehicle was a friend of his, HCSO Sgt. Shea Shaw and Deputy Richard Brantley alleged in arrest reports.
The driver allegedly admitted to having marijuana in the van. A probable cause search of the van revealed not only marijuana, but drug paraphernalia and two vape pens, sheriff’s officer alleged in arrest reports. The 34-year-old Alba man admitted the pens contained THC oil, resulting in his arrest for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, Shaw alleged in arrest reports.
Gonzales-Acevedo remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning on the felony controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Church Street-Airport Road Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Justin Wilkerson reported stopping a vehicle on Church Street at Airport Road at 6:10 p.m. May 29 for a defective high center mounted stop light. The driver reportedly agreed to let officers search the vehicle.
When asked to exit the car so the deputies could conduct the search, the front seat passenger allegedly admitted to having a small amount of marijuana in a pouch inside of her purse. A search of the purse did reveal a small amount of marijuana and more than one rolled marijuana cigarette in a Marlboro cigarette package and a small bag containing a crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine, Shaw alleged in arrest reports. Consequently, the 45-year-old Glenn Heights woman was placed into custody at 6:23 p.m. May 26, 2020, for possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
After finding no further contraband in the vehicle, deputies transported Shannon Michelle Miller to Hopkins County jail, where the crystal-like substance field-tested positive using a test kit for methamphetamine and weighed 1.04 grams, including packaging, Steward alleged in arrest reports. Thus, Miller was booked on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Miller remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, May 30, 2020, on the felony controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Wildcat Way Traffic Stop
Sulphur Springs Police Officers Silas Whaley and Derrick Williams stopped the driver of a red Honda at 12:12 p.m. May 29, in the 900 block of Wildcat Way for speeding.
After obtaining the permission from the driver and passenger, officers commenced to search the sedan, according to arrest reports. Police alleged finding several white pills later identified as Tramadol, a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance, in the passenger’s purse.
Consequently, the 45-year-old Yantis woman was taken into custody at 12:27 p.m. and transported to Hopkins County jail on the charge. Dannye Jolene Stansberry remained in Hopkins County jail on the charge Saturday morning on the possession of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance in a drug-free zone charge, according to jail reports.
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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.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 1, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 1, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on northbound and southbound US 75 between Center Street and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes and the new South Travis Street Bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and Washington Street as crews work on installing temporary signals and building detours. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews are working to construct a portion of the new Sand Creek bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews are performing utility work. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 1417, Grayson County: at the OB Groner / West Travis St. intersection. Watch for shoulder closures as crews work on widening the roadway to add turn lanes.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road to US 75. Watch for traffic shifts as workers widen FM 691 to an ultimate five-lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a four-way stop intersection and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of the construction project.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to widen the roadway to provide a detour section. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section at the conclusion of the project.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road as well as the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on building the new southbound US 75 exit ramp for FM 691. During this phase, westbound Spur 503 to southbound US 75 traffic must use the frontage road through the FM 691 intersection and then enter southbound US 75 using the on ramp after FM 691.
US 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road. The southbound frontage road and Randell Lake exit ramp are closed due to a slope failure. Crews are working to lime treat the soils and place underdrains.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the daytime.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
SH 56, Grayson County: between FM 1417 to the Fannin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
SH 289, Grayson County: between FM 120 and US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
PR 20, Grayson County: at Eisenhower State Park. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a seal coat surface to the roadway.
FM 1310, Grayson County: from Eisenhower State Park to SH 91. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a seal coat surface to the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1743, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 1550. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two lane roadway to a four lane divided section. Watch for a traffic shift near the SH 56 intersection in Honey Grove as crews work to build the new westbound lanes. Westbound traffic is being shifted to the eastbound side during this period. Watch for new exit ramps and entrance ramps near the FM 100 intersection.
SH 78, Fannin County: from Oklahoma State line to CR 1125. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on performing base repairs.
US 69, Fannin County: from FM 896 to FM 272 in Leonard. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to overlay the roadway.
County Road 2998, Fannin County: at Cottonwood Creek. County Road 2998 is closed in order for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 2998 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
County Road 5060, Fannin County: at Lee Creek. County Road 5060 is closed in order for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 5060 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
FM 814, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to FM 815. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade the high edges off the side of the roadway.
FM 3297, Fannin County: from FM 898 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade the high edges off the side of the roadway.
FM 3321, Fannin County: from FM 274 to the end of State maintenance. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade the high edges off the side of the roadway.
FM 2456, Fannin County: from SH 50 to the Hunt County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade the high edges off the side of the roadway.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform road rehabilitation operations.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From 1.5 miles east of FM 3134 to 0.82 miles east of FM 2653. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform milling operations.
IH 30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
SH 19 @ Loop 286 – Lamar County. Watch for temporary lane closures as crews install traffic signals.
BU 271D, Red River County: from US 271 to State Spur 38 (Bogata). Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install new end treatments on drainage structures.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 271 (Bogata) to Franklin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill existing pavement and level up shoulders with hot mix.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Traffic is shifted to the south side of existing roadway between FM 44 and FM 1699 while crews perform pavement widening work on the north side.
US 271, Lamar County: from FM 1499 to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence. An overnight lane closure will be in place at the Red River bridge.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 2194, Hunt County: between Merit and FM 903, a project that begins May 27 will widen the shoulders and apply safety treatments to fixed objects. The contractor will be setting project limit signs and barricades. Please be careful when traveling in this area.
SPUR 264, Hunt County: in Quinlan. Sidewalk improvement project. The contractor is currently seeding and watering, sidewalk construction is complete. Please be careful when traveling in the area and watch out for workers.
Hunt County maintenance crews are working on repairing pot holes throughout Hunt County. Please be careful when driving in areas where our work vehicles are present. Crews are also working on sealcoat preparation.
Debris and litter operations are ongoing throughout multiple parts of the county. Please be careful when traveling, and watch out for workers.
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Man Accused Of Threatening A Cumby Police Officer
Jailed Friday night was a 60-year-old man accused of threatening a Cumby Police officer, according to arrest and jail reports.
Cumby Police Officer Nicholas Geer responded at a Donelton Street address just before 10 p.m. May 29, 2020 at the request of Cumby Police Chief Paul Robertson. 60-year-old Kerry Dwayne Kinsey’s employment with North East Texas Power had been terminated and he was reported to still be in possession of a company truck, Geer noted in arrest reports.
Upon arrival, Geer reportedly turned on the emergency light on his patrol car and parked in front of the address. As he stepped out his vehicle and identified himself as an officer. Geer reported seeing a man unloading tools from the business truck in the driveway.
Geer alleged before he stepped on the property, the man told him to get off of his property or he would shoot him. The officer responded by detaining the man in hand restraints as a safety precaution, then frisked him for weapons but found none, Geer wrote in arrest reports.
The owner of North East Texas Power arrived at the Donelton Street location. While the owner talked with Kinsey about returning the company truck, Kinsey allegedly turned toward the officer and threatened to beat him, Geer alleged in arrest reports.
Kinsey was reportedly placed in the patrol car to wait while the power company owner picked up his son and returned so they could take possession of the company truck. Once the truck was recovered, the 60-year-old was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for terroristic threat against a peace office, a felony offense, Geer noted in arrest reports.
Kinsey, shown in arrest reports to reside at a Kaufman address, remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, May 30, on the felony terroristic threat charge, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County, District Clerks’ Offices Will Reopen Monday, June 1
People Are Still Asked To Call County Clerk For Appointment Before Visiting
Both the County and District Clerks’ Offices will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. Monday, June 1, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom reported Friday. Both offices have been closed the the public since Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom announced on March 23 that all county offices were temporarily closing to in-person visitors, except by appointment, due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Tables have been placed in front of counters in both offices to assist with social distancing until the ordered protective glass arrives and can be installed at each office. Those visiting the offices are asked to observe these measures.
While the front doors to the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office on Jefferson Street will be open beginning Monday, only a limited number of people will be allowed in the building at at time. To ensure this, business will be conducted at the County Clerk’s office by appointment only. Anyone who needs to visit the County Clerk’s Office next week is asked to call ahead to check for available times. The County Clerk’s Office may be reached at 438-4074.
The District Clerk’s Office in Hopkins County will also be reopening to the public on June 1. In addition to tables in front of counters, visitors will notice taping to assist with recommended distancing measures.
No appointments are necessary for the District Clerk’s Office, just show up. However, only a certain number of visitors will be allowed in the District Clerk’s Office at one time. In the event more arrive than space permits, individuals would be asked to wait their turn to enter the office.
The District Clerk’s Office will be open for passports. However, due to space limitations, access to the building will be limited. Those planning to visit should include only individuals required to file the case; any others with the petitioner/applicant not required for the filing process should plan to wait somewhere other than in the building.
7 Sentenced In District Court Thursday, May 28
Seven individuals were sentenced in district court hearings conducted Thursday afternoon, May 28, via Zoom video conferencing due to required COVID-19 measures in place. District Judge Eddie Northcutt was located in the 8th Judicial District Courtroom, the defendants at Hopkins County jail, defense attorneys at either the county jail or courtroom, and Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris and Court Reporter Jana Rushing at other locations.
Brian Derek Wilson, 33, of Kentucky was assessed a 4-year commitment as part of an agreement after pleading guilty to possessions of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. He was also assessed a fine and fees.
He is to remain in Hopkins County jail until his transfer to state facility. Wilson received 180 days back credit for time served continuously following his arrest Nov. 30, 2019, on a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, through the May 28 court proceeding.
Gonzalo Chairez-Navarro pled guilty to second-degree felony possession of 4 grams but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
As part of an agreement, the 24-year-old Dallas man received 10 years deferred adjudication, to be served on probation, after serving 60 days starting May 28 and ending July 27, in the county jail. He too was assessed on a lab fee, a $1,500 fine, court and attorney fees. If he meets all terms of the probated sentence, he would be eligible after a specified period to petition for an order of nondisclosure.
Rebecca Jane Tanner, 39, of Addison pled guilty to possession of less than 1 gram of Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge.
As part of an agreement she was sentenced to serve 10 months in a state jail, plus a fine, and court and attorney fees.
Tanner received 89 days credit toward her sentence for time served in Hopkins County jail since her arrest on March 1. She will remain in Hopkins County jail until her transfer to TDCJ to serve the remaining time on her sentence.
The sentence is to be served concurrently with any additional time she may be sentenced to serve elsewhere, and time in any other facility. She has a pending case in Lavaca County to revoke her probation on two felony charges, including assault on a public servant.
Cameron Bain, 26, of Pickton was assessed a 15-month sentence. He admitted to violating terms of probation, which he was on for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
He was given 291 days of back credit for time served in custody, and will continue to serve time in Hopkins County jail until he can be transferred to another facility.
The 15-month sentence is to be served concurrently with any additional time he might be assessed. Bain currently has a pending case in Rockwall.
Amanda Lanell Shanks, 31, of Sulphur Springs faced six charges: two first-degree felony manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges, a second-degree felony manufacture or deliver of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, a third-degree felony prohibited substance or item in a correctional or civic community facility charge, aa third-degree felony tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair charge, and a second-degree felony possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge.
As part of an agreement for pleading guilty, Shanks received a 25-year-prison sentenced for the second-degree felony charge. Additional charges were dismissed. She has a prior Tarrant County conviction, for which she reportedly had probation revoked and was sentenced to 5 years in prison. A prior conviction enhances a second-degree felony to a first-degree felony.
She is to continue serving her sentence in Hopkins County jail until her transfer to Texas Department of Criminal Justice. She has remained in Hopkins County jail since her arrest May 12, 2019. She will receive 383 days worth of back credit on her sentence for the time she has been in custody. She also was assessed a $180 lab fee, $500 fine, and court and attorney fees.
Nicholas Chase Ochoa, who is also known as Chase Nicholas Ochoa, received 5-years deferred adjudication for a second-degree felony burglary of a habitation charge. The sentence is to be served on probation.
He also was assessed a $1,000 fine, restitution, court and attorney fees, to be paid out over the 5 years. If he completes the terms of the sentence, he could within the specified term afterward petition for an order of non-disclosure so the charge won’t appear on his record.
Dante Lamar Crosby, 29, of Sulphur Springs was in custody since his arrest Oct. 22, 2019, and faced 4 Hopkins County charges: three second-degree felony manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone offenses and one third-degree felony possession of 1 gram or less of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone offense.
As part of an agreement, Crosby the drug-free zone enhancement was dropped and three of the cases were dropped. However, the charge was enhanced from a potential sentence of 2-20 years to 25-99 years or life in prison due to two third-degree felony charges in other counties, a Delta County deadly conduct charge and a Hunt county possession of controlled substance charge. He was assessed a 25 year prison sentence, lab, court and attorney fees on that charge, and the other three which he admitted guilt to were dismissed.
Crosby will receive 220 days of back time credited to his sentence for the time he has remained in custody. He is to remain in Hopkins County jail until his transfer to another facility.
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Choking, Hitting Wife
May 29, 2020 – Sulphur Springs Police Thursday morning arrested a 35-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of choking, and hitting his wife with his fists and a belt, according to police reports.
Bryan Jermaine Bell and the wife are reported to be separated and reside at different residences.
Bell allegedly around Monday, May 25, during an altercation at his spouse’s residence choked the 35-year-old Sulphur Springs woman. He also is accused of hitting her with a belt and with his fists, and tossing her out an open window, police detectives reported.
Emergency Medical Services reportedly transported the woman to the hospital to be checked out. She had observable scratches, lacerations, bruising and swelling alleged to be the result of the altercation, according to police reports.
Sulphur Springs police detectives, following an investigation into the allegations, sought and obtained a warrant for Bell’s arrest for assault of a family or household member that impeded breathing or circulation.
SSPD Officer Sean Hoffman, after being made aware of the warrant, responded in the area of Bell’s residence in an attempt to locate the man. Hoffman reported seeing the man leaving his residence in a silver car and initiated a traffic stop Thursday, May 28. Bell was taken into custody on the felony warrant at 11:19 a.m. May 28, according to arrest reports.
Bell remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, May 29. Bond on the third-degree assault charge was set at $250,000, according to jail reports.
The arrest isn’t the first time Bell has been jailed locally assault or violence charges, according to jail records. The 35-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s most recent was Dec. 1, 2017 on a Dallas warrant for aggravated assault/strangulation, jail records stated.
Bell was also jailed on an assault causes bodily injury charge on Aug. 21, 2003; and on assault causes bodily injury — family violence charges on July 10, 2006, Sept. 28, 2014, and June 29, 2015, according to Hopkins County jail records. He was sentenced Dec. 19, 2007, to 7 years in Texas Department of Criminal Justice on an injury to a child, elderly or disabled person charge, according to jail records.
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.
Sulphur Springs ISD Tax Office To Reopen Monday
The Sulphur Springs ISD Tax Office will be open to the public beginning Monday, June 1, 2020. SSISD Tax Office hours for the summer are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
Taxpayers will need to enter through door #2 at the southwest corner of the front of the SSISD Administration Building, 631 Connally St.
