Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office/SPCA of Texas Seize 12 Dogs, 2 Horses from Como Residence
Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers and investigators assisted by the SPCA of Texas (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) seized 12 dogs, five of which were puppies, and two horses from 412 McBride St in Como,TX Tuesday afternoon. The animals were seized after an investigation by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office following a number of complaints from neighbors of the residence. Deputy Sheriff and County Animal...
Washington Announces Intent to Seek the Office of Hopkins County Sheriff
Donnie Wisenbaker, Chairman of the Hopkins County Republican Party has announced that Harry D. Washington has announced his intention to run for the Office of Sheriff in Hopkins County. Harry is a 28 year Veteran Peace Officer who holds a Master Peace Officer and instructors license. “I am a professional who has already made a difference in the State of Texas by training Officers in various degrees within Law Enforcement. I started my...
Former Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator, Daniel Winn Hit With New Charges
Former Hopkins County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigator, 34-year old Daniel Winn of Sulphur Springs, was arrested Monday for twelve more counts of tampering with physical evidence and one count of tampering with a witness. The charges were the result of an investigation by Texas Ranger John Vance into the theft of drugs from the Sheriff’s Office Evidence Room.
“Updated” Hopkins County Sheriff’s Detective Daniel Winn Arrested
A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigator, 34-year old Daniel Madison Winn of Sulphur Springs, has been arrested and charged with tampering with physical evidence. Indications are the charge involves theft of drugs from the Sheriff’s evidence room. JP Yvonne King set bond for Winn at $25,000. Winn was asked to take a drug test. Then a two-day Sheriff’s investigation resulted in his arrest. A Texas Ranger is now assisting in the...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department Will Again be Participating in the DEA’s Drug Take Back Day
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department will again be participating in the DEA’s Drug Take Back Day this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Brookshire’s parking lot. They will accept old pills, liquids and patches with no questions asked.
Sheriff’s Department Releases Information on Murder in Hopkins County
According to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum, his office received a call around 12:06 a.m. Wednesday morning from a female stating she had found her husband shot in their residence after she heard a gunshot. When deputies arrived on scene, they found a white male unresponsive in the residence. Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings pronounced the man dead at the scene. His body was transported to Dallas for autopsy. The female is in...
Harry Washington’s Love for Hopkins County Motivated His Candidacy for Sheriff
The purpose of his campaign is found in the fundamentals of this county. Harry Washington, candidate for Hopkins County Sheriff, wants to be able to protect the citizens of Hopkins County and their property. He has roots in the county. Before announcing his candidacy, he sought his uncle’s blessing, which he did receive. He has discussed his desire to seek the office with Sheriff Butch Adams had waited until Sheriff Adams’...
Hopkins County Jury Delivers Life Sentence to Man Convicted of Possession of Child Pornography
December 11, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS – A Hopkins County jury convicted Jason Crossland, a Sulphur Springs resident, of two counts of possession of child pornography—one count for a video depicting the sexual assault of a child and one count for possessing fewer than 100 visual items of a child engaged in sexual conduct. While performing their duty, the jury was required to review explicit evidence as the prosecution proved...
It’s Blue Santa Day in Hopkins County
December 5, 2024 – The annual Blue Santa Toy Drive starts at 7AM and goes till 7PM. The Hopkins County Sheriff Department will also be accepting cash donations. You can call ahead to make sure you get your delicious BBQ dinner provided each year by CJ Duffy. He will be with the Blue Santa crew at the Walmart in Sulphur Springs on Friday December 5, 2024. We can deliver within Sulphur Springs city limits between 10am and 1pm for...
