Traffic Stops Result In 3 Controlled Substance Arrests
May30

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 Jose Armando Gonzales-Acevedo (HCSO jail photo) 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...

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FM 3134 Traffic Stop Nets Marijuana, Paraphernalia, Methamphetamine, 1 Felony Arrest
May27

FM 3134 Traffic Stop Nets Marijuana, Paraphernalia, Methamphetamine, 1 Felony Arrest

A FM 3134 traffic stop early Wednesday morning allegedly revealed baggies of suspected marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in a sport utility vehicle, and resulted in one felony arrest, according to arrest reports. Richie Wayne Porter Sr. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Wilkerson reportedly stopped a green Toyota SUV shortly at 1:33 a.m. May 27, after observing the vehicle failing to maintain a single lane,...

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Heroin, Meth Located Following FM 1536 Traffic Stop
Apr29

Heroin, Meth Located Following FM 1536 Traffic Stop

Suspected black tar heroin and methamphetamine were located following a a FM 1536 traffic stop later Tuesday night. The passenger, a 42-year-old Sulphur Springs man, was arrested on possession charges and a misdemeanor warrant, according to arrest reports. Robert Neil Brown Hopkins County Sheriff Office deputies reported stopping a Saturn Aura at 10:31 p.m. April 28 on FM 1536 for having a defective brake light, one that was high...

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Man Jailed On Louisiana Parole Warrant, Controlled Substance Charge
Mar14

Man Jailed On Louisiana Parole Warrant, Controlled Substance Charge

A 36-year-old man, who refused to provide his address when asked for them, allegedly had methamphetamine pipes when detained Friday night and attempted to discard a bag of suspected methamphetamine, according to arrest reports. Robert Jeremy Ballance Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies reported contracting Robert Jeremy Ballance at 9:23 p.m. on East Shannon Road at Sewell Lane, after noticing the man to be wearing dark clothing...

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Traffic Stop Results In Winnsboro Man's Arrest On Controlled Substance Charge
Jan13

Traffic Stop Results In Winnsboro Man's Arrest On Controlled Substance Charge

John Ryan Patrick Failure to wear a seat belt when turning from a private drive onto State Highway 11 east resulted in a 29-year-old Winnsboro man being stopped at 10:36 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, according to arrest reports. However, John Ryan Patrick’s behavior — nervousness and showing signs of possible recent narcotic use — were reportedly what lead sheriff’s deputies to seek consent to search the vehicle. When...

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Sulphur Springs Woman Accused Of Pulling A Handgun On Her Spouse
Jan06

Sulphur Springs Woman Accused Of Pulling A Handgun On Her Spouse

A 53-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was accused Thursday evening of pulling a handgun on her spouse, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Justin Wilkerson, Ryan Reed, Bobby Osornio, Thomas Patterson and Josh Davis, along with Sgt. Scott Davis responded to a complaint of a male having a gun pulled on him that called in to dispatchers around 5:40 p.m. Jan. 5, 2023. Upon arrival at the State Highway...

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10 Jailed In Hopkins County On Outstanding Felony Charges Over The Past 5 Days
Dec25

10 Jailed In Hopkins County On Outstanding Felony Charges Over The Past 5 Days

Over the past 5 days (Dec. 19-23), 10 people were jailed in Hopkins County on outstanding felony charges, according to jail reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Josh Davis and Brennan Murray, and Sgt. Scott Davis reported stopping Francisco Valentin Sanchez (who is also known by Velenta Sanchez), around 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 120 for a traffic offense committed with a...

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3 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Dec17

3 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants

At least 3 people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants over the past week, according to sheriff’s reports. Rowdy Lee Hargett(HCSO 2020 jail photo) Rowdy Lee Hargett was transferred by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Phillip Ryan from Jordan Unit of Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Pampa, Texas at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 13, 2022, to Hopkins County jail. The 29-year-old was booked into Hopkins County jail at 4:44...

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1 Jailed On Misdemeanor, 1 On Felony DWI Charge
Dec16

1 Jailed On Misdemeanor, 1 On Felony DWI Charge

Local officials arrested a man on a misdemeanor drunk driving charge and a woman on a felony DWI charge, in less than 24 hours in Hopkins County. I-30 Arrest Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, near mile marker 126 on Interstate 30 for a traffic violation. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley responded to assist deputies with a...

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Teen Accused Of  Injuring An 11-Year-Old Sibling And Assaulting His Father
Nov29

Teen Accused Of Injuring An 11-Year-Old Sibling And Assaulting His Father

1 Sulphur Springs Man Allegedly Choked Female Household Member; Another Allegedly Assaulted A Juvenile November 29, 2022 – Three Sulphur Springs residents were jailed on assault charges following three unrelated altercations over the past two days. A Sulphur Springs teen was accused of assaulting his father and injuring an 11-year-old sibling Monday evening. A 36-year-old man allegedly choked a female household member Monday...

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