Gotcher Sentenced to Five Years Without Parole
Kerry La Terry Gotcher, 28, was sentenced Friday April 08, 2016, in Eighth Judicial District Court to five years in the Texas Department of Corrections for two third degree felony charges. He was indicted in March of this year for possession of a controlled substance under 4-grams. In November of last year, Gotcher was indicted for delivery of marijuana—five pounds—in a drug free zone. In the plea agreement, he will serve the entire...
Theft of Trailer One of Three Arrests Over Weekend
A theft of a trailer with a ramp from Atwoods Sunday was a quick recovery for Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies. A report of the trailer stolen and towed away by a Green Jeep Wrangler with a tan top was quickly followed with information that the vehicle was headed north on Gilmer towards the Oak Avenue split. Just so happened, a Hopkins County deputy was in the area of Oak Avenue. He spied a black trailer with no registration tag...
Grand Jury Returns 55 Indictments in March
March 22, 2016 – A Hopkins County Grand Jury returned 55 indictments Monday, March 21st. Six were sealed indictments and will not be published until arrests are made. However, a number of charges for aggravated assault, sexual abuse of a child and possession of child pornography, along with a vast number of possession of a controlled substance were published. Wes Gerald and Curtis Anthony August-Adams were indicted for...
Timmons Sentenced to Three Years in TDCJ
Wednesday afternoon, March 2, 2016, Brandon Ray Timmons, 21, was sentenced to three (3) years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following his plea for unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon. He had been indicted on that charge in September, 2015. Timmons along with three others had been arrested December 30, 2015 in a drug bust for the Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit Wednesday night. At that time the weapon was...
Three Arrests and Other Activity for the Winnsboro Police Department February 8-14
Three arrests, a minor accident, 162 calls for service, and 57 citations and 47 warnings issued during the seven day period February 8 to February 14 kept the Winnsboro Police Department busy. Keaton McElroy, 22, of Winnsboro, was arrested Tuesday, February 11 for Possession of marijuana under 2 oz. and unlawful carry of a weapon. On Saturday the 13th, Joseph Bearden, 51, of Winnsboro was arrested on a Franklin County Felony Warrant....
Eight Arrested; Special Crimes Unit Cracking Down On Drugs
Feb 11, 2016 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Unit arrested eight (8) individuals in connection with Possession of and Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine on Wednesday. Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum says that the arrests came as a result of four separate incidents and investigations. Serving a warrant for Nathan James Bearden, Sgt. Estes made a traffic stop on East Loop 301 at Industrial Drive...
Winnsboro Police Activity for January 4-10
Winnsboro Police arrested five (5) individuals, answered 146 calls for service and issued 35 citations and 32 warnings during the seven day period of January 4 – 10, 2016. No accidents were reported. George Lenox, 59, of Winnsboro was arrested Monday the 4th for assault causing bodily injury. Christopher Ross, 44, of Nampa, Idaho, was arrested Wednesday the 6th for possession of marijuana under 2 oz. Stephen Pyron, 24, of Winnsboro...
Winnsboro Police Report Busy Seven Days
Winnsboro Police were active December 7-13th with seven arrests, one accident, 178 calls for service, along with 53 citations and 34 warnings issued. The driver of a Toyota Tacoma was transported to Trinity Mother Francis with unknown injuries as the vehicle, traveling southbound in the 300 block of North Main, left the roadway and struck a utility pole with the right front causing the vehicle to roll. The vehicle came to rest on its...
Special Crimes Unit Arrest Two in Drug Buy/Bust
The city and county Special Crimes Unit conducted a drug buy and bust operation Sunday in Hopkins County. Two people from Dallas were arrested. Lt Harold McClure with the Special Crimes Unit said a confidential informant passed information to members of the unit that lead to the arrest and confiscation of half pound of marijuana and one half ounce of meth and cocaine along with perscription medication. Members of the special crimes...
Grand Jury Indictments for November
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down 66 indictments Monday November 16, 2015. A total of 18 arrests are yet to be made but 48 of the indictments were announced. Levi Shea Williams was indicted for Sexual Assault of a Child. In September of this year, Williams, 19, of Dike, was charged with sexual assault of a child. The alleged offense occurred at a residence on FM 275 South just before 1 p.m. Friday, September 25. An arrest was...
