SSPD Asking For Help Identifying Man In Connection With Vehicle Burglary
The Sulphur Springs Police Department investigators are requesting the public’s help identifying a male subject sought in connection with a June 3, 2022, vehicle burglary. Several credit cards were to have been stolen during the burglary and used immediately afterward inside the Sulphur Springs Wal-Mart to purchase over $4,000 in gift cards, according to an SSPD release. Anyone who has information on the identity of the male in...
City Applying For 2 Grants Which Would Provide 18 New Portable Radios For SSPD Patrol Officers
Contractor Selected for Phase I of College Street rebuilding & Sidewalk Project, Reinvestment Zone For Designated For D6, Industrial Drive Property Rezoned Sulphur Springs City Council worked through the regular meeting agenda – which included application for two grants for portable radios, selecting a contractor for Phase I of College Street rebuilding and sidewalk project, and approval of a reinvestment zone and zoning request...
SSPD: Traffic Stop Results In Marijuana Delivery Confession
A Jefferson Street traffic stop resulted in a marijuana delivery confession and subsequent arrest. A South Broadway Street traffic stop late Monday night also resulted a marijuana warrant arrest, according to arrest reports. Jefferson Street Traffic Stop Gage Jahvon Williams Sulphur Springs Police Officer Edward Jaime reported stopping a Lincoln MKX at 2:33 p.m. Dec. 20, 2021, on Jefferson Street for a traffic violation. When...
SSPD Phone And 911 Systems Restored
Sulphur Springs Police Department’s phone and 911 systems had been fully restored at 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to the police chief and communications supervisor. The police department’s communications systems were among many across the region impacted for several hours Tuesday. A large portion of the area was without 911 service, and some without any phone and internet service most of Tuesday afternoon. Sulphur Springs...
SSPD Now Receiving Phone Calls Again, But Some Area 911 Systems Are Still Down
A large portion of the area was without 911 service, and some without any phone service at all, for a few hours Tuesday. Sulphur Springs Police Department’s phone system went down before lunch, but the regular lines were up and running, with 911 relaying to the regular phone system by 5 p.m. Tuesday. Some officials and residents said they were told multiple cell phone towers were down throughout Northeast Texas Tuesday...
Gilmore, Matthews’ Service To SSPD Celebrated At Retirement Reception
Thursday was a bittersweet day for Sulphur Springs Police Department. Officers, staff, city employees and friends gathered at City Hall to celebrate the service of two tenured public servants who collectively have dedicated more than 58 years to the police department and to wish the pair well as they begin the next chapter in their lives — retirement. July 29, 2021 — Retirement Reception for SSPD Communications Operator...
SSPD Posted Two Videos From Vehicle Burglaries, Asking For Help Identifying Suspects
Sulphur Springs Police Department this morning posted screen shots take from videos from recent vehicle burglaries, and asked for help trying to Identify the suspects. Around lunch, SSPD posted two videos on social, asking for help identifying the two suspects captured entering individuals’ vehicles. Video posted by SSPD of two individuals entering two vehicles in a private drive One of the videos (above) depicts two people...
SSPD Reminds People To Secure Vehicles, Belongings To Reduce Likelihood Of Theft
Police Ask For Help Identifying 2 People Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson is reminding residents to secure vehicles and belongings to reduce the likelihood of becoming the victim of a vehicle burglary and theft. Police also are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people captured on video as well. “The last couple of nights we have had several vehicle burglaries of unlocked vehicles. Please remember to...
SSPD Scam Alert: Beware Of Callers Threatening Warrants Or Jail If Money, Preloaded Gift Or Debit Cards Are Not Shipped
Police Recover $26,400 Of More Than $60,000 Taken As A Result of Phone Scams Sulphur Springs Police Department investigators warn residents to beware of callers threatening warrants or jail time if money or gift cards aren’t mailed or shipped immediately. Also, don’t send money if notified of a supposed prize award, such as a vehicle or large amount of money. Police emphasize these are scams, designed primarily to take...
SSPD: 72-Year-Old Woman Jailed Following Drunk Driving Crash
A 72-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was jailed following a drunk driving crash Thursday evening, police alleged in arrest reports. CHESTER,LAJUANA LANELL MINTY, March 2021, (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cameron Robinson responded at 5 p.m. March 18 in the 1200 block of Brinker Street, where a woman was alleged to have been involved in a motor vehicle crash. Lajuana Lanell Minty Chester appeared to Robinson to have...
