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;...
Nelda Sue Cobb
Mrs. Nelda Sue Cobb, known to family as Mom and her favorite title Nana, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away at her home on August 4th. She went to be with Jesus with her family by her side. Nelda was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on September 21, 1946, to Roy and Modene Sims. Nelda became the bride of Tommy Cobb on October 29, 1965, and they were married for 49 years. During their marriage, Nelda was a...
Mowrer Arrested Following Friday Morning Pursuit
When Hopkins County Deputies received information that a white male had stolen items from Tractor Supply in Winnsboro, Dispatch advised the vehicle was a white Dodge auto. Investigator Dennis Findley saw the vehicle and tried to stop but the driver, Jeffery Edward Mowrer, 26, of Brashear, fled instead of stopping. Several marked units joined the pursuit. The chase began along State Highway 154, State Highway 11, State Highway 19, and...
Friday Morning Pursuit Ends in Arrest
A pursuit began when an individual was identified stealing from a business in Winnsboro and Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Dennis Findley recognized the vehicle and individual Friday morning in Hopkins County. The chase began along State Highway 154, State Highway 11, State Highway 19, and FM 1567 ending at a house where the wanted subject barricaded himself. DPS, Hopkins County CID, Deputies, K9 Unit, and Sulphur Springs...
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...
Photos From Shadow Renaissance Festival’s “Family and Friends Day”
The first day of Shadow Renaissance Festival was “Family and Friends Day” and vendors were still setting up during the early afternoon. Retail traders included Danna Bain and her Buffalo Girls Flea Market and Swap, Bruce Garner “The Leather Man” and Steve Plumlee’s “Cobwebs and Cubbyholes”. Performers setting up included Master Ash Cary of ‘Knightwings Birds of Prey’, a Fortune...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 11-17, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for July 11, 2018 to July 17, 2018: Disturbance: 8; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 0; Inquests: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 2; Alarms: 8; Harassments: 7; Criminal Trespasses: 3; Scams: 1; Frauds: 1; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 12; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 4; Assaults: 5; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 1; Noise...
Mount Vernon Police Seek Missing Person
On June 20, 2018 The Mount Vernon Police Department took a missing persons report on Michael Ray Weir (DOB-12/6/1991). Michael’s father said that his son was last seen at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Winnsboro Texas on June 13, 2018. While conducting an investigation Officers learned that Michael was staying at the American Inn motel in Mount Vernon where Officers located Michael’s vehicle and keys. Officers were...
Roy Metcalf
Roy Metcalf, age 83 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, July 23rd, 2018 in Winnsboro. He was born on January 5th, 1935 in Mount Pleasant to Hubert Metcalf and Ruth Metcalf. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator throughout his lifetime. He will be dearly missed by his family and extended family the employees and regulars at Richie’s Grill & Café in Winnsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Claudette;...
Jerry M Jordan
Jerry M. Jordan, age 79 of Winnsboro, has gone home. He passed away on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 in Tyler. He was born on August 4th, 1938 in the Peckerwood Flats Community, near Winnsboro, Texas to Connie Hugh Jordan and Willie Annie (Russell) Jordan. He married Ella French on December 10, 1960. He served in the National Guard for 8 years. Jerry worked as a machinist at Rockwell Valve for many years later working for Wood County Pct....
