Dan Carlos Smith, 70, of Winnsboro
Sep29

Dan Carlos Smith, 70, of Winnsboro

Dan Carlos Smith, age 70 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 at home. He was born on May 15th, 1947 in Tyler to Dan M. Smith and Delores (Morris) Smith, his parents preceded him in death as well as a step mother Naomi Smith. Dan Carlos was a United States Marine, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam and receiving the Bronze Star, he was a life member of the VFW. Mr. Smith was proud to be an Electrical...

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Bobbie Young Griffith of Winnsboro
Sep26

Bobbie Young Griffith of Winnsboro

Bobbie Griffith, age 86 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on February 18th, 1931 in Winnsboro to Howard Young and Teddie (Turner)Young. She was raised in Winnsboro, played basketball at Winnsboro High in 1946-48 and loved being a Red Raider. She was very creative and crafty and always had a painting, knitting or sewing project in the works. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed...

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Winnsboro Police Report September 11-17, 2017
Sep19

Winnsboro Police Report September 11-17, 2017

Winnsboro police made no arrests during the September 11-17, 2017 report period. They did investigate a no injury, minor three vehicle accident September 12th in the 200 block of East Coke Road, issue 21 citations, 48 warnings, and respond to 172 calls for service.

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Winnsboro Police Report September 4-10, 2017
Sep12

Winnsboro Police Report September 4-10, 2017

Winnsboro Police Department arrested four (4), responded to 139 calls for service, issued 34 citations, and wrote 28 warnings during the September 4-10, 2017 report period. Larissa Benson, 27, of Scroggins was arrested September 4th on a Hopkins County warrant. Eric Stokes, 34, of Winnsboro was arrested September 4th on a City of Winnsboro warrant. Judith Arata, 34, of Winnsboro was arrested September 6th for Assault Causing Bodily...

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Winnsboro Police Department August 28-September 3, 2017
Sep05

Winnsboro Police Department August 28-September 3, 2017

Winnsboro Police made two arrests, investigated one accident, responded to 135 calls for service, issued 42 citations and 36 warnings during the report period August 28-September 3, 2017. Bessie Webb, 43, of Winnsboro was arrested August 28th on a Mineola Police Department warrant. Zachery Allen, 27, of Winnsboro was arrested September 1st on a Tarrant County warrant. A two car minor accident in the 300 block of E. Coke Rd on...

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Winnsboro Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault; Woman Jumped From Vehicle
Sep05

Winnsboro Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault; Woman Jumped From Vehicle

September 5, 2017 – He said when the female passenger became angry she jumped from a moving vehicle during an argument over an affair and the vehicle ran over the woman. She said that Richard Allen Bailey, 40, of Winnsboro was assaulting her while driving down the road and so she jumped to get away from him. Bailey said he was driving the woman, his girlfriend, to another man’s residence when she jumped. They were on FM 3019 at...

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Winnsboro Police Report August 21-27, 2017
Aug30

Winnsboro Police Report August 21-27, 2017

Winnsboro Police Department arrested one, investigated one accident, responded to 192 calls for service, issued 38 citations and 65 warnings during their report period, August 21-27, 2017. Robert Coleman, 31, of Winnsboro was arrested on August 26th for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. A two vehicle accident occurred August 26th, at the intersection of West Broadway and South Post Oak. No injuries were...

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Seven Arrests for Winnsboro Police During the August 14-20, 2017 Report Period
Aug23

Seven Arrests for Winnsboro Police During the August 14-20, 2017 Report Period

Seven arrests, one accident, responding to 160 calls for service, issuing 36 citations and writing 41 warnings occupied the time of the Winnsboro Police Department during the August 14-20, 2017 report period. James Allen, 27, of Winnsboro was arrested August 15th on a Hopkins County warrant. Jonathan Hennings, 30, of Winnsboro was arrested August 16th for Assault Causing Bodily Injury/Family. Miranda Dollins, 31, of Winnsboro was...

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Winnsboro Police Report August 7-13, 2017
Aug15

Winnsboro Police Report August 7-13, 2017

Winnsboro Police arrested four, investigated one accident, responded to 217 calls for service, issued 77 citations and wrote 70 warnings during the report period August 7-13, 2017. Richard Bailey, 40, of Winnsboro was arrested August 7th on a Wood County warrant. Tina Stringer, 43, of Pattonville was arrested August 7th on a Hopkins County warrant. Alan Bernal, 22, of Winnsboro was arrested on August 8th for Criminal Mischief. James...

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Winnsboro Police Department Report July 31-August 6, 2017

Winnsboro Police arrested two, investigated one accident, responded to 163 calls for service, and issued 50 citations and 46 warnings during their report period July 31 through August 6, 2017. Matthew Stanley, 22, of Winnsboro was arrested August 4, 2017 for DWI first with Open Container. Vinince Jones, 32, of Winnsboro was arrested August 5, 2017 for Evading Arrest or Detention with a Motor Vehicle. WPD  responded to a one vehicle...

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