Beaumont Woman Jailed On Felony Theft Charge
A 34-year-old Beaumont woman ended up in Hopkins County jail on a felony theft charge Sunday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Mykeya Starlet James (HCSO jail photo) Mykeya Starlet James allegedly tried to leave Walmart with more than $50 worth of merchandise around 1:40 p.m. May 9, 2021. She reportedly passed all points of sale without paying for the merchandise she had collected in the store. She was detained until police...
Given Choice, She Chose Six Months in SAFPF and Probation
Wednesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court, a sentencing hearing ended with Mykeya Starlet Payne, 31, of Sulphur Springs, having a choice between five years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or probation with six months in a Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility for Theft under $2,500 three or more Conviction. She chose probation and spending six months in SAFPF. Her arrests for theft and numerous other...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Up 83 Indictments
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 83 indictments late last week. A majority of the indictments were for Possession of a Controlled Substance. However, there were a number of other charges resulting in the indictments. Those arrested prior to indictment include: Ricky Lynn Hunt was indicted for two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Alejandro Castro Rodriguez was indicted for Smuggling of Persons. A grey Honda van with...
Previous Convictions Elevate Charge for Theft under $2500
When the Sulphur Springs Police officer stopped the 1999 Chevy Suburban Monday at 5 p.m., he found $30 in stolen items inside. Those items along with two previous convictions for theft led to the arrest of Mykeya Starlet Payne, 31, of Sulphur Springs. Although a small amount, with the two previous convictions she now faces a State Jail Felony. The arrest also led to her arrest on five previous traffic charges. Payne is in Hopkins...
