2 Men Jailed For Violation Of Probation
Mar30

2 Men Jailed For Violation Of Probation

Two men were taken into custody Tuesday by Hopkins County officials and jailed for violation of probation, according to arrest reports. Zachary Brian Ervin Meyette(HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted a 23-year-old Frisco man was being held at Collin County jail on a Hopkins County warrant. Deputy Amanda Weatherford took custody of Zachary Brian Ervin Meyette and transported him to Hopkins County jail,...

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Man Arrested In Cameron County On Felony Hopkins County Warrant
Mar24

Man Arrested In Cameron County On Felony Hopkins County Warrant

A 37-year-old man was arrested in Cameron County on a felony Hopkins County warrant, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified that the US Border Patrol had taken Jose Estuardo Martinez into custody and was being held in Cameron County jail on a Hopkins County warrant for violation of probation on an indecency with a child by sexual contact charge, according to arrest reports. Jose Estuardo...

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Two Men Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Mar20

Two Men Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants

Two men were jailed in Hopkins County Friday on felony warrants, according to arrest reports. Christopher Shane Ely Jr. (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County corrections officer Courtney Steward served Christopher Shane Ely Jr. March 19 with a warrant for assault on a security guard The warrant was served at the county jail, where the 23-year-old Emory man has remained in custody since his arrest just before noon Wednesday, March 17, for...

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Four Arrested On Felony Warrants
Mar03

Four Arrested On Felony Warrants

Local authorities arrested four people on felony warrants in the last three days, according to arrest reports. Mile Marker 120 Traffic Stop Mark Dale Schunatz Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nick Marney stopped a white and gold Lexus ES300 at just before 11 p.m. March 1 on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 120 for defective license plate lights. A records check showed showed why Mark Dale Schunatz likely appeared nervous...

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6 Jailed On Possession Charges
Mar03

6 Jailed On Possession Charges

At least 6 people have been jail on possession charges this week, three as a result of traffic stops and three on warrants, according to arrest reports. Gilmer Street Traffic Stop Elizabeth Louise Willis and Orenthal Clifton Brown Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro stopped a black Honda about 8:20 p.m. Monday, March 1 for a traffic violation. The driver reportedly showed nervous tendencies. A search of the car allegedly...

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Man Jailed In South Carolina On Hopkins County Warrant
Feb26

Man Jailed In South Carolina On Hopkins County Warrant

A 53-year-old was jailed in South Carolina on an outstanding Hopkins County warrant, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photo available for Matthew Roy Person Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified the Mount Pleasant, South Carolina resident was in custody in Charleston County, South Carolina. HCSO Deputy Amanda Weatherford traveled to South Carolina, took custody of Matthew Roy Person at 6:11 p.m. Feb. 24....

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Tennessee Man Jailed In Nashville On Hopkins County Warrant
Feb03

Tennessee Man Jailed In Nashville On Hopkins County Warrant

A 29-year-old Smyrna, Tennessee man was jailed in Nashville, Tennessee on a Hopkins County, Texas warrant, according to arrest reports. Joseph Andrew Carpenter (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted Joseph Andrew Carpenter was being held on the local charge. Deputy Amanda Weatherford traveled to Nashville and took custody of Carpenter at 8:56 a.m. Feb. 2, 2021. She transported him to Hopkins County jail,...

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Alba Man Back In Hopkins County Jail For Violating Probation
Jan28

Alba Man Back In Hopkins County Jail For Violating Probation

A 45-year-old Alba man is back in Hopkins County jail for again violating his probation on a controlled substance charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Johns Phillips Smith Jr. (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford took John Phillip Smith Jr. into custody Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 27, 2021, at Wood County jail. She transported Smith to Hopkins County, where he remained Thursday on...

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Five Jailed In Two Days On Warrants For Violating Probation
Jan22

Five Jailed In Two Days On Warrants For Violating Probation

At least five people were jailed in the last two days in Hopkins County on warrants for violating probation, according to police and sheriff’s reports. Jacob Lee Ferrell (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cameron Robinson reported an investigatory stop was conducted by officers Jan. 21 on Jarbo Street at South Locust Street on a red Ford F-150 pickup a wanted man was known to drive. Upon contact, 39-year-old Jacob...

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Gotcher Returned To County Jail For At Least 7th Time For, Or On Charges Related To, Sex Offender Failure To Register Offenses
Jan15

Gotcher Returned To County Jail For At Least 7th Time For, Or On Charges Related To, Sex Offender Failure To Register Offenses

A 32-year-old Sulphur Springs man is back in Hopkins County jail for at least the seventh time for, or offenses related to, sex offender failure in fulfilling duty to comply with requirements for him to register annually for life. Joe Anthony Dewayne “Jojo” Gotcher (HCSO jail photo) Joe Anthony Dewayne “Jojo” Gotcher was transported by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford from...

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