Speeding Vehicle Stop Lands Passenger in Jail
DPS officers pulled over a 2018 White Altima with Michigan plates for speeding just west of Sulphur Springs on Interstate 30. A strong of odor of marijuana was observed by the officer as he talked to the driver of the vehicle. This prompted a probable cause search of the vehicle and 2 containers of marijuana and 3 tablets of Adderall were found in the glove box. The passenger, 21 year old, Ocatavio Simms, of Schertz, TX was placed...
Two Mississippi Men Arrested When Seeking to Retrieve Items at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office
In a unique set of circumstances, two Mississippi men were arrested at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Thursday at 11 a.m. Willie B Williams One of the men was in the front lobby of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office seeking to pick up four items. However, the odor of marijuana emitting from his person alerted deputies to more than just his intended purpose at the office. When a deputy asked Willie B. Williams, Jr,...
Grand Jury Indictments for February, 2019
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 53 indictments in February. Among those indicted were: CARTER, HEVELYN Hevelyn Carter for burglary of a building. (See Story below) Vondrick Deshawn Gomes for three counts of burglary of a building. Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum says he does not like thieves so he was pleased when a Fort Worth man and a woman were arrested shortly after a Como convenience store was burglarized. Sheriff Tatum...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 13-19, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 13, 2019 to February 19, 2019 includes: February 13th At 1:41 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman. At 8:11 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3144 near Quitman. At 8:54 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4815 near Winnsboro. At 10:31 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Hawkins. At 12:52 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro. Deputies spoke with the...
Winnsboro Police Report February 11-17, 2019
Winnsboro Police made three arrests, answered 108 calls for service, issued 25 citations, and wrote 39 warnings during the report period February 11-17, 2019. There were no accidents reported during the week. Chance Addicks, 18, of Winnsboro, was arrested February 16th for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone; Possession of Marijuana less than or equal to 2 oz. in a Drug Free Zone;...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 6-12, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 6, 2019 to February 12, 2019 includes: February 6th Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2142 near Quitman; at approximately 12:37 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 1:49 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle....
Arkansas Woman Arrested on Possession Charges
DPS stopped a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Sunday afternoon, February 3, 2019 for a traffic violation. Inside the vehicle they found a white tablet with a “pac man” logo believed to be ecstacy, a vial of thc oil and a clear plastic baggie containing marijuana. A marijuana cigar and a partially smoked marijuana cigar were also located. The search of the vehicle was promoted by the smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle....
Winnsboro Police Department Report January 28-February 3, 2019
Winnsboro Police arrested three, responded to 143 calls for service, issued 58 citations, and wrote 37 warnings during the January 28-February 3, 2019 report period. Cameron Kull, 18, of Pickton, was arrested January 29th for possession of marijuana more than 2 oz but less than 4 oz. Treyvon Henderson, 21, of Winnsboro, was arrested February 1st for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and No Driver’s License. Angela...
Wood County Sheriff Report for January 23-29, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for January 23, 2019 to January 29, 2019 includes: January 23rd At 7:52 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1336 near Quitman. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 10:43 a.m. Judith DeBorde, 59, of Lindale, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:40 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that...
California Man Arrested Locally for Possession of Illegal Drugs
Stopped on I-30 for speeding by DPS, Keith Anthony Powell, 34, of El Cajon, California, was wanted on a warrant out of California. Asked about illegal contraband in the vehicle, Powell said he did have illegal drugs and gave consent to search. Powell was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group l more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams, Possession of Controlled Substances Penalty Group 2A, more than 4oz but less...
