December 2020 Hopkins County Grand Jury Indictments
The Hopkins County Grand Jury during the December 2020 session signed 54 indictments, pushing those cases forward for prosecutions. Approximately 75 percent of the cases were for controlled substance offenses, and the other 25 percent included stolen vehicle, evading arrest, theft, aggravated robbery, abandoning or endangering a child, money laundering and indecency with a child offenses. Fourth-seven people are named in the...
Wills Point Woman Jailed Nov. 6 On Felony Warrant
November 7, 2020 – A Wills Point woman was jailed November 6 in Hopkins County on a felony warrant. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Jeri Lynn Kempf was in custody at Hunt County jail on a Hopkins County charge. Deputy Dan Turrentine traveled to Hunt County and took custody of the 36-year-old Wills Point woman at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 2020. Jeri Lynn Kempf Kempf, who is also known by Jerri Lynn Wyrick Kemp,...
5 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least five were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants May 20-21 on felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Brandon Gerrod Mickens (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt stopped a Ford Fusion on College Street Thursday morning. The driver was identified as 37-year-old Brandon Gerrod Mickens of Sulphur Springs. A records check showed Mickens to be wanted on a Bowie County charge. Pruitt...
Emory Man Arrested In Hopkins County On Controlled Substance Charge
A 38-year-old Emory man allegedly admitted to using illegal substances and having drug paraphernalia, which were then found during a vehicle search Tuesday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney was stationary on the side of State Highway 19 when he first noticed a Chevrolet Impala backfire as it passed his patrol vehicle. Chaney took action to catch up to the car. As he did, the red...
2019 Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse
September 27, 2019 – 22 members of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse gathered for an annual group photo on September 25, 2019 on the steps of the Sulphur Springs City Hall, once a Federal building during the 1940’s and 50’s. The photo will be added to a permanent hallway display at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department. Front Row L. to R. Sgt. Steve Huffman, Cpl. Sam Tatum, Capt. Frank Tieman, Sheriff...
Republican Presidents’ Day Forum & Fundraiser
On the eve of early voting in the March 6th Primary Election, approximately 300 Hopkins County Republicans heard their candidates in all contested races. The 7th Annual President’s Day Forum & Fundraiser took place at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Banquet Hall. State Representative Dan Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance and State Senator Bob Hall introduced the evening’s special speaker Texas Attorney General Ken...
January Hopkins County Grand Jury Indictments
Forty-six indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Juan Daniel Santana-Mendez was indicted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Nakia Dean Lindsey was indicted for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder. Cumby Police recognized Naka Dean Lindsey, 35, of Cumby as he was driving on West Main Street in Cumby. Officer Ray Embro knew a warrant for Burglary of a Habitation...
Hopkins County Grand Jury November Indictments
November 4, 2016 – Thursday, 23 indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury for the month of November. Eight of the indictments were sealed awaiting the arrest of the indicted individuals. Among those indicted: William Pearce Ewton was indicted on one count of Burglary of a Building and one count of Theft of Property over $30,000 but less than $150,000. When a tractor almost hit a vehicle on Spur 71 in Sulphur...
Grand Jury Hands Down October 2016 Indictments
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down 49 indictments Monday afternoon, October 17th. Six were sealed awaiting arrest of the indicted individuals. Those indicted include: Justen Black Saffel was indicted for one count of Arson. Hopkins County Fire Marshall Mike Matthews’ investigation of a structure fire on County Road 4582 has led to the arrest of Saffel, 21, a volunteer with the North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department. During an...
McQueen Indicted for Murder; Grand Jury Indictments for December
December 15th, 2015 – Indictments handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury announced Monday afternoon, December 14, include: Justin Joe McQueen, 19, was indicted for the October 11th murder of Jesse Louis Vasquez, 25. Vasquez died from gunshot wounds following a shootout on Ingram Street in Sulphur Springs. Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer pronounced Vasquez dead that Sunday night at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital ER. Sulphur...