Winnboro Woman Arrested at Place of Employment in Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs Police assisted the Wood County Sheriff’s office in the arrest of Joy Elisabeth Hamrick, 33, of Winnsboro. She was wanted on a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone. Sulphur Springs made contact with Hamrick Tuesday at 4:20 p.m. at Walmart, her place of employment in Sulphur Springs. Advised through communication that the warrant was active, the...
Woman Arrested for Stealing Money from Employer
In an interview with Hopkins County Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford at the Sheriff’s office Tuesday, Virginia Ann Tompkins, 59, of Wintrhrop, Arkansas, admitted to Theft more than $2500 but less than $30,000. Tompkins admitted to stealing money from her previous employer, Joe Bob’s in Como. Evidence obtained by Weatherford from management of the convenience store shows an estimated $17,000 taken over the course of her...
UPRA Rodeo Royalty, Hopefuls Make Promotional Visit to KSST, Channel 18
With the “Cinch” United Professional Rodeo Finals in town this weekend, the nine candidates for UPRA titles were making their way around town prior to arena competitions during the rodeo’s three performances. These young ladies range in age from thirteen to eighteen and represent rodeos and cattle companies in Texas and Louisiana. All of them are already seasoned rodeo competitors who aspire to represent the...
Two Arrested Monday in Separate Endangering a Child Incidents
Two area women were arrested Monday in separate investigations involving Child Protective Services and the Special Crimes unit. The first arrest occurred when a Sulphur Springs Police officer was dispatched to the Texas Department of Family/Protective Services, 1400 College Street around 3:45 p.m. Monday in reference to a warrant service. Erin Michelle Martell, 27, of Winnsboro was arrested at CPS offices for Endangering a Child, a...
Atmos Energy Plans Controlled Release of Natural Gas
Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled release of natural gas on Thursday, Oct. 12 between 7 a.m. and noon. Work will occur on FM 1537 approximately 1½ miles east of State Hwy 19. Crews will be working on a section of natural gas pipeline in the area as part of normal, routine maintenance operations. The controlled release of natural gas allows employees to work safely on the pipeline. People in the area may...
Grand Jury Indictments for September 8th
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 76 criminal indictments Thursday, September 8, 2017. A number of indictments were for Aggravated Assault but the largest number of reported indictments was for possession of controlled substances. Among those named in indictments are: Jonathan Ray Weems was indicted on three counts of Aggravated Assault Date/Family/House with a Deadly Weapon. When Hopkins County Deputies arrived at the location of...
Local Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Minor
Casey Gween Miles, 22, of Sulphur Springs is in Hopkins County jail after he spoke with investigators at the Sheriff’s Office. He is charged with six (6) counts of Sexual Assault of a Child, a Felony 2 on each count. Advised of his rights when he arrived at the Sheriff’ Office, Miles admitted his sexual activities with a 15-year old minor. The sexual involvement took place in Miles home.
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Child
August 30, 2017 – Mejia Abraham Martinez, 22, of Sulphur Springs went to the Sheriff’s Office to be interviewed in reference to sexual assault allegations on Thursday at 9:13 p.m. He confessed to having sex with a child who was under 14-years of age. Martinez is in Hopkins County Jail charged with a Felony 2 Sexual Assault and is being held on a $75,000 bond.
Atmos Energy Conducts Controlled Natural Gas Release Wednesday Northeast of I-30, State Highway 19 Corner
Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled release of natural gas on Wednesday, August 23, between 8 a.m. and noon. Work will occur near the northeast corner of Interstate 30 and State Hwy 19. The Company will be working on a section of natural gas pipeline in the area as part of normal, routine maintenance operations. The controlled release of natural gas from the pipeline allows employees to work on the pipeline...
Bond Increased to $1-Million After O’Dell Continues Stalking
Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted Hopkins County Deputies in the arrest of Jimmy De O’Dell who returned to Hopkins County Jail Thursday after his bond was determined insufficient. O’Dell’s bond was increased to $1-million when he continued to stalk and make threats against his victim. O’Dell was located in the 10000 Block for FM 115 in Franklin county at 4:30 p.m. This is the second time the bond has been increased. He was...
