Gilbert Sentencing Trial   Continues Monday
Aug10

Gilbert Sentencing Trial Continues Monday

There will be no sentence for 17 year old Gavin Wayne Gilbert until Monday. Gilbert was found guilty of murder Friday,August 10, 2018, shortly after 11 a.m. Gilbert is guilty of first degree murder of Tyrese Pryor, 18, of Sulphur Springs. A Hopkins County Jury reached the decision in approximately 30 minutes after closing arguments were presented.  The jury return at 1 p.m. to begin the sentencing phase of the trial. The range of...

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Gilbert Found Guilty of Murder
Aug10

Gilbert Found Guilty of Murder

Gavin Heath Gilbert, 17, of Hopkins County was found guilty of murder Friday shortly after 11 a.m. Gilbert is guilty of first degree murder of Tyrese Pryor, 18, of Sulphur Springs. A Hopkins County Jury reached the decision in approximately 30 minutes after closing arguments were presented. The jury will return at 1 p.m. to begin the sentencing phase of the trial. The range of punishment for first degree murder is 5 years to life.  A...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 25-31, 2018

Wood County Sheriff’s Report for July 25, 2018 to July 31, 2018: July 25th At 2:58 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Yantis. At 3:30 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 2869 near Hawkins. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1895 near Yantis; at approximately 9:36 a.m. Sonja Culp, 39, of Yantis, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2088 near Quitman;...

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Murder Trial Begins with 911 Tape Played for Jury
Aug07

Murder Trial Begins with 911 Tape Played for Jury

The second floor courtroom of the Hopkins County Courthouse was crowded Tuesday morning for opening arguments and the first witnesses called by the Prosecution as Gavin Heath Gilbert, 17, is being tried for the murder of 18-year old Tyrese Prior, 18.  Gilbert has been charged with one count of Murder and four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon but is only being tried on the murder charge. The trial is expected to...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 18-24, 2018

Wood County Sheriff’s Report for July 18, 2018 to July 24, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 4; Thefts: 3; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 0; Criminal Mischiefs: 2; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 2; Alarms: 4; Harassments: 0; Criminal Trespasses: 6; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 24; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 9; Assaults: 1; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 0; Noise...

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Hopkins County District Court Indictments for 7/19/2018
Jul20

Hopkins County District Court Indictments for 7/19/2018

1826713 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. BELCHER, JOSHUA LEON 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 <1G 1826714 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. BELLO, EDITH 07/19/2018 EVADING ARREST DET W/VEH 1826715 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. COLEMAN, BRENT THOMAS 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4G 1826716 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. COSSETTE, EVAN LOUIS 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4G 1826717  THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. DOUGLAS, TYLER ANTHONY 07/19/2018 EVADING ARREST DET...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 4, 2018 to July 10, 2018
Jul20

Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 4, 2018 to July 10, 2018

Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 4, 2018 to July 10, 2018 Disturbance: 5 Thefts: 7 Burglaries: 4 Terroristic Threats: 2 Criminal Mischiefs: 3 Inquests: 0 Suspicious Circumstances: 4 Suspicious Vehicles: 4 Suspicious Persons: 3 Alarms: 10 Harassments: 1 Criminal Trespasses: 4 Scams: 2 Frauds: 1 Abandoned Vehicles: 1 Cows Out: 7 Horses Out: 3 Welfare Checks: 3 Assaults: 5 Dog Bites: 0 Fires: Noise Complaints: 0 Disputes: 4...

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California Woman Arrested for Controlled Substances, Counterfeit Bill
Jul19

California Woman Arrested for Controlled Substances, Counterfeit Bill

The only passenger in the backseat of a 2017 Honda Accord stopped for a traffic violation by a Hopkins County deputy was 37-year old Marnelyn “Jazmin” Pablo of Stockton California. She was not wearing her seat-belt. A probable cause search revealed the former Special Education Teacher Assistant; Founder, President and CEO of M & J Helping Hands, Inc, an organization to empower women; Creative Consultant at The Skor,...

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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
Jul17

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

When the Sulphur Springs Police officer made the traffic stop on the 2009 Acura SUV at the 126 mile marker on I-30, marijuana was in plain view. A probable cause search led to the discovery of more marijuana as well as liquid THC. Ashley Michelle McMillian, 28, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams, a Felony 2 and Possession of Marijuana more...

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Two Arrested in Buford Park for Illegal Substances
Jul13

Two Arrested in Buford Park for Illegal Substances

July 13, 2018 – When a vehicle pulled into Buford Park and the headlights of the vehicle were shut off, the Sulphur Springs Police officers approached and made contact. Officers noted a large glass water pipe used to smoke marijuana in plain view. A probable cause search located three large clear baggies containing a green leaf like substance believed to be marijuana. A black box was located in the vehicle containing two...

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