Three Arrested In Two Separate Narcotics Investigations
A Special Crime Unit investigation in the 1200 block of Church Street at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday resulted in two individuals arrested for possession of marijuana and methamphetamine. SCU Investigators went to the Church Street location in reference to a narcotics investigation. During the investigation, Kortney Michelle Dean, 23, gave investigators a small amount of marijuana that was inside the dwelling. While inside a security sweep of...
Winnsboro Police Department Report October 31-November 6, 2016
November 8, 2016 – Four arrests made, one accident investigated, 150 calls responded, and 43 citations and 33 warnings written occupied the time of the Winnsboro Police Department October 31 through November 6, 2016. David Vaughn, 54 of Winnsboro was arrested on November 1st for intoxicated Pedestrian. Kelly Meggs, 40, of Winnsboro was arrested on November 1st for Possession of Marijuana under 2 oz and Endangering a Child....
Man Admitted Intoxicated on Meth at Time of Arrest
When Hopkins County Deputy Shaw served a warrant on Christopher David Bockemehl, 26, he was found at the probation office. The warrant was for Delivery of Marijuana over a quarter of an ounce but less than 5 lbs in a Drug Free Zone. At the time of the arrest, Bockemehl informed the officer that he was intoxicated on methamphetamine at the time of the arrest. Bockemehl is in Hopkins County Jail.
Hopkins County Grand Jury November Indictments
November 4, 2016 – Thursday, 23 indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury for the month of November. Eight of the indictments were sealed awaiting the arrest of the indicted individuals. Among those indicted: William Pearce Ewton was indicted on one count of Burglary of a Building and one count of Theft of Property over $30,000 but less than $150,000. When a tractor almost hit a vehicle on Spur 71 in Sulphur...
Pritchard Sentenced to Five Years Day-for-Day in TDCJ
Tuesday in Eighth Judicial District Court, Nicole Pritchard plead guilty to possession of a controlled substance greater than 4-grams and less than 200-grams in a Drug Free Zone. She was sentenced to five years day for day in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. On October 13th in Eighth Judicial District Court, Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris filed a motion on behalf of the state to hold bonds for Nicole Pritchard as...
Crosstown Trail Approved; City Manager Files Monthly Report at Tuesday Council Meeting
Attendance at the Sulphur Springs City Council Meeting Tuesday night was boosted by members of the Chamber of Commerce Adult Leadership Class. However, unlike previous years, this year’s class sat through a 12 minute lack luster meeting. Council approved with little discussion a $79,750 contract for engineering that will lead to the building of Crosstown Trail. The trail will connect Coleman Park to Buford Park and Celebration...
Seven Sentenced Wednesday Afternoon
Wednesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court seven pleas were entered and sentencing handed down, according to the office of the District Attorney. Pleas and sentencing included: Jeremy Don Campbell pled to 12 months state jail time for endangering a child. He also pled to 4 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for bail jumping. If he commits a new felony he will be eligible for 25 years to life. Campbell, 29 of...
Grand Jury Hands Down October 2016 Indictments
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down 49 indictments Monday afternoon, October 17th. Six were sealed awaiting arrest of the indicted individuals. Those indicted include: Justen Black Saffel was indicted for one count of Arson. Hopkins County Fire Marshall Mike Matthews’ investigation of a structure fire on County Road 4582 has led to the arrest of Saffel, 21, a volunteer with the North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department. During an...
Winnsboro Police Report October 10-16, 2016
Winnsboro Police Department made two arrests, investigated one accident, responded to 149 calls for service and issued 40 citations and 47 warnings during the seven days of October 10 through October 16, 2016. An accident on October 13th at 12:36 p.m. in the 300 block of East Coke Road occurred when a vehicle failed to yield right of way to a second auto. The first vehicle pulled out from a stop sign. No injuries were reported....
Pritchard’s Bonds Increased Following Thursday Hearing
Thursday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court, Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris filed a motion on behalf of the state to hold bonds for Nicole Pritchard as insufficient for the two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance greater than 4-grams and less than 200-grams. She was accused of committing a new offense while out on bond for those two charges. In the hearing, Harris called Officer Joe Scott and Sgt. Mark Estes...
