Crime Down In 7 Major Categories, Clearance Rate Up In Hopkins County In 2021
Crime in the seven major reporting categories was down and the clearance rate was up in 2021 in Hopkins County, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Officers initiated 135 cases in the major offense categories, 132 of which were cleared, giving the sheriff’s office a clearance rate of 97.77% in those categories in 2021. That’s 30 fewer cases initiated by sheriff’s office staff in 2021 than the year...
More Than 135 Indictments Signed By Hopkins County Grand Jury
When the Hopkins County Grand Jury last met they signed more than 135 indictments, pushing those cases forward for prosecution. Approximately 110 people were named in the charges, including 18 individuals accused of more than one offense. In some cases, more than one person is alleged to have been involved in the same offense, according to the indictment list released by the District Clerk’s Office for the December 29, 2021...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2021
Winnsboro Police Department provided the following media report for the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2021: Arrests Lynn Taylor, 33 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Nov. 28, 2021, for terroristic threat of a family member or household member. Justin Gillis, 34 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Nov. 30, 2021, on multiple Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants for driving while license invalid. Calls for Service The...
Hawkins Receives 40-Year Prison Sentence
King Sentenced To Robert Earl Hawkins Jr. received a 40-year prison sentence Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, for a burglary of a habitation charge. Also sentenced to Nov. 23, was Michail Germann King on a first-degree felony delivery of a controlled substance case, according to court reports. Robert Earl Hawkins Jr.(HCSO jail photo) Hawkins has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest Aug. 14 on outstanding charges for bond forfeiture...
Inmate Earns Felony Charge For Allegedly Spitting In Jailer’s Face
A Hopkins County jail inmate earned a felony charge after allegedly spitting in a jailer’s face, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office investigators reported. Brandon Darel Roach The incident reportedly occurred when the HCSO jailer was moving Brandon Darel Roach from his cell to a separate cell following a disturbance. The jailer reportedly warned the 39-year-old Sulphur Springs man he would catch a new charge if he acted...
Grand Jury Indictments For May And June 2021
The indictment list released by the District Clerk’s Office for the June 30, 2021 Hopkins County Grand Jury session was relatively short compared to those released for May 2021. Seven people were named in 10 indictments last month compared to approximately 80 people named in 90 indictments in May 2021. June 2021 Indictments The 10 offenses pushed forward for prosecution included evading arrest with a vehicle, felony DWI, sexual...
Woman Transferred From Henderson County Jail On Hopkins County Warrants
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted earlier this week that a 22-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was being held at Henderson County jail on three Hopkins County warrants. Taylor Nicole Boyett (HCSO jail photo) Deputy Amanda Weatherford took Taylor Nicole Boyett into custody at 2 p.m. March 31 and transferred her to Hopkins County jail. She was booked at 5:02 p.m. March 31, 2021, on the warrants for bail jumping and failure...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 3Alarm: 7Animal Complaint: 5Arrest/Warrant: 4Assault: 2Burglary: 5Criminal Mischief: 2Criminal Trespass: 8Disturbances/Disputes: 9Driving While Intoxicated: 1Fraud: 3Funeral Escort: 1Harassment: 4Inquest: 1Livestock at Large: 14Missing Person: 3Motorist Assist: 7Noise Complaint: 2Reckless Driver: 5Recovered Stolen...
Wood County Sheriff’s Office Report For Sept. 23-29, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Sept 23 -29, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 2Livestock At Large: 18Alarm: 9Missing Person: 2Animal complaint: 7Motorist Assist: 2Arrest/Warrant: 3Noise Complaint: 1Assault: 3Reckless Driver: 2Burglary: 6Shots Fired: 1Criminal Mischief: 3Suspicious Activity: 24Criminal Trespass: 2Terroristic Threat: 2Deadly Conduct: 1Theft: 8Disturbances/Disputes: 9Unauthorized Use of...
Orsburn Sentenced to 60 Years On Delivery Charge
Billy Jack Orsburn was sentenced to 60 years in custody on a delivery of a controlled substance charge. A sentencing trial was held Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in the 8th Judicial District Court. Orsburn pled open on one delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone. As part of a 12.45 agreement, two other cases he was indicted for were dismissed. Billy Jack Orsburn (HCSO...
