Local Woman Arrested in Traffic Stop
Rebecca Ann McCann, 42, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram following traffic stop Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. The Sulphur Springs Police officer detected the odor of marijuana and McCann (picture not available) told the officer that she had paraphernalia inside the vehicle. A probable cause search led to McCann emptying her pockets. The contents included a...
Ohio Man Arrested on I-30 for Cocaine, Heroin, Promethazine
In a traffic stop by a Hopkins County Deputy at the 136 mile marker on I-30, William L. Durr, 38, of Youngstown, Ohio (picture not available at time of publication) was arrested for possession of Heroin, Cocaine, and Promethazine. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle and a probable cause search revealed the marijuana and three other substances. The substances were in a backpack belonging to Durr. A records search...
Marshall Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop
David Joel Dean, 38, of Marshall, told the Hopkins County Deputy that he had marijuana in his pocket. The confession came as a pat down search was initiated following a traffic stop at the 126 mile marker on I-30 Tuesday afternoon. The officer also located a clear glass pipe and a black plastic bag containing a clear crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. Dean is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a...
Open Container in Vehicle Leads to Illegal Narcotics Find by DPS
Sunday evening, a DPS traffic stop at the 130 mile marker on I-30 led to the discovery of methamphetamine and marijuana. An open alcoholic container in the vehicle motivated a probable cause search by the trooper. During the search, approximately 4oz of methamphetamine, 8.5oz of marijuana, digital scales, and multiple baggies of various colors located in a small black bag in the back seat of the vehicle. James Wayne Johnson, 30, of...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Up 44 Indictments June 26, 2018
Forty-four indictments were handed up by a Hopkins County Grand Jury Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Those included in the indictments and already arrested are: Justin Dean Cowart indicted for Criminal Solicitation Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Attempted Traffic Child Engage Conduct/Sexual. Hopkins County Criminal Investigators and deputies arrested Justin Dean Cowart, 31, of Yantis, for Attempted Human Trafficking and Criminal...
Two Arrested for Felony 2 Mushrooms
The odor of fresh marijuana gained the attention of the DPS Trooper that stopped a 2005 Honda Civic for speeding and an equipment violation Tuesday evening at the 126 mile marker on I-30. The two passengers, Nicolas Cardenas, 22, of Dallas, and Linda Harmony Hardy, 20, of Cedar Hill were arrested for possession of a controlled substance—psilocybin mushrooms. Based on Hardy’s statements and demeanor during questions asked by the...
Bullard Woman Held on $100,000 Bond
A Bullard, Texas woman is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $100,000 bond following a traffic stop by Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday evening. The woman was wanted on at Tyler County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and was found to have less than 1-gram of a controlled substance in her possession. The bond was set by the Smith County warrant. Alishia...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 6-12, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for June 6, 2018 to June 12, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 6; Thefts: 7; Burglaries: 3; Terroristic Threats: 1; Criminal Mischiefs: 2; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 6; Suspicious Vehicles: 5; Suspicious Persons: 2; Alarms: 7; Harassments: 3; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 16; Horses Out: 1; Welfare Checks: 9; Assaults: 3; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 2; Noise...
Brawley Sentenced in One Case; Two Others in Recess
Victoria Grace Brawley is sentenced to five years in prison for one indictment and the two other indictments are in recess pending her performance during the first years of incarceration. In a unique sentencing Wednesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court, Judge Eddie Northcutt placed Victoria Grace Brawley, 26, of Azle, under more responsibility to and a greater scrutiny of the court. Brawley, who has remained in jail since...
Cumby Officer Arrests Two Dallas Men for Drugs, Theft of Firearm
Multiple times Cumby Police Sergeant Ray Embro warned the passenger of a 2016 Hyundai Accent to not reach under the passenger seat for anything after the driver of the vehicle told the passenger to give the officer the marijuana. Sgt. Embro had made a traffic stop for speeding on I-30 but smelled a strong odor of marijuana and both passengers appeared nervous. The driver of the auto, Jonathan Daniel Padilla, 22, of Dallas, told...
