Defective Headlight Results in Arrest of Local Woman for Meth
A defective headlamp on a 1999 Chevy Trailblazer led to a Hopkins County Deputy initiated traffic stop at Jefferson Street and Loop 301. The driver of the vehicle, Rhonda Renee Whittle, 51, of Sulphur Springs, appeared to be extremely nervous regarding questions asked during the interview. She did not have a driver’s license and a check of her name and birthday noted that she was not eligible for a license due to license being...
Tennessee Man Arrested for Money Laundering
Three individuals traveling from Nashville, Tennessee to Dallas in a Black Cadillac Escalade were found to be in possession of $73,068 when Hopkins County Deputies stopped them Thursday morning. The driver, through an interpreter, voluntarily admitted they were on their way to Dallas to purchase 30lbs of marijuana and pay $2,000 to $2,200 per pound. The driver stated that they planned to sell the marijuana for $2,800 to $3,000 per...
Expired Registration Leads to Greenville Woman Resisting Arrest; Possesses Illegal Narcotics
While observing another officer on traffic on the South Service Road, the Hopkins County Patrol Sergeant ran a check on a passing 2003 Hyunda Sonata and found it to have expired registration. That led to several charges for Brooke Michelle Avery, 37, of Greenville. Avery was nervous when approached by the deputy and was evasive when asked what she was doing. Asked if she had anything illegal in the vehicle, she stated “No”. A consent...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 17-23, 2018
January 17th Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 12:34 a.m. Kevin Wood, 30, of Grand Saline, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Shana Earle, 26, of Yantis, was arrested for an outstanding warrant, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair and Possession of a Controlled Substance. At 10:30 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman. Deputies spoke with the...
Winnsboro Police Department Report January 22-28, 2018
Winnsboro Police Department made four arrests, investigated a two vehicle accident, issued 33 citations, wrote 39 warnings, and responded to 120 calls for service during the report period January 22-28, 2018. Karen Carlton, 51, of Pittsburg, was arrested January 22nd for Driving while License Invalid with Previous Convictions. Kristie Isaacs, 39, of Winnsboro, was arrested on January 24th for Possession of Marijuana less than 2oz in a...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 10-16, 2018
January 10th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1810 near Yantis, at approximately 1:58 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared. Deputies were dispatched to Geronimo near Quitman, at approximately 7:30 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. John Payne, 47, of Quitman, was arrested for Criminal Trespassing. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:38 a.m., in...
Burglary Call Results in Drug Arrest
January 19, 2018 – Hopkins County Deputies responded to a call on FM 69 regarding a burglary in progress. The owner stated he was viewing on a camera located inside his home someone who had broken into his residence and was carrying items out of the home. The homeowner did not recognize William Allen Henson, 56, of Winnsboro or anyone with him at the time. DPS and County Investigators arrived at the address and spotted Henson...
80 Indictments Handed Up by Hopkins County Grand Jury in January
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 80 indictments Wednesday. Sixty-eight (68) have been arrested. Those arrested and indicted include: Gavin Heath Gilbert was indicted for Murder and on four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Gilbert, 17, was been charged with one count of Murder and four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Gilbert is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $2-million bond for murder...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 3-9, 2018
January 3rd Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Sioux near Quitman; at approximately 12:26 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 5:41 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 154/FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 5:44 a.m. Billie Roberson,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report December 20-26, 2017
December 20th Deputies were dispatched to Oak St. in Yantis, at approximately 12:10 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 5:37 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies located the individual and issued a Criminal Trespass Warning. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at...
