Special Rangers Lengthy Investigation Finally Pays Off With Jail Time For Lindale Man
December 12, 2023 – Former Sulphur Springs Police officer Bo Fox along with Larry Hand and Darrell Bobbitt who are all Special Rangers with the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) began an investigation of cattle theft back in December of 2021. That investigation proved to be lengthy as the three investigators were contacted by an absentee landowner in Smith County who noticed “irregularities”...
Red River Credit Union Employee Foils Theft Attempt
December 7, 2023 – A quick thinking employee at the Sulphur Springs Red River Credit Union knew something wasn’t quite right with a Dallas man’s identification as he tried to open an account at the Gilmer St branch. Julian Christopher Medina-Montgomery Local law enforcement from the Sulphur Springs Police Department were dispatched to the location to sort out the matter. The man was found to be in possession of a...
Lions Club Recognizes 2023 Parade Winners
December 5, 2023 – In addition to providing a little extra holiday cheer each year, the Sulphur Springs Lions Club’s Lighted Christmas Parade also features a friendly competition among participants, with recognition doled out to the top three nonprofit and small business entries, and a trophy and cash prize going to the top rated large business entry in the parade. This year, a Mayor’s Choice award was also given...
Potential Car Burglary Foiled By Sulphur Springs Police
Alyssa Renee Cockrum November 20, 2023 – Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a local apartment complex late Saturday night to a report of a person trying to enter vehicles in the parking lot. The caller indicated to dispatchers that a white female was observed pulling on door handles of various vehicles. Officers arrived on scene and observed a female sitting inside a vehicle that turned out to not belong to the suspect....
SSPD Reports Non-Emergency Phone Lines are Still Down on Friday October 6, 2023
Officials with the Sulphur Springs Police Department reported to KSST that some of their non-emergency phone lines and some mobile carriers are not functioning for 911 Services. If you can not reach the Sulphur Springs Police Department through 911, call them at 903-885-2768. The issue will be resolved as soon as possible.
SSPD Reports Non-Emergency Phone Lines are Down
Officials with the Sulphur Springs Police Department reported to KSST that some of their non-emergency phone lines and some mobile carriers are not functioning for 911 Services. If you can not reach the Sulphur Springs Police Department through 911, call them at 903-885-2768. The issue will be resolved as soon as possible.
Fleeing From Police Ends In Arrest
August 7, 2023 – A 21 year-old precinct 4 resident was arrest near the intersection of Tate and Craig street this weekend. The man attempted to outrun police because he thought he had forgotten his drivers license at home. At around 10:30 PM Saturday night, Sulphur Springs Police attempted to stop Marcelo Flores for a minor traffic violation. Flores did not immediately stop. He accelerated to a high rate of speed then ran a stop...
Trying To Walk A Check Got One Man A Free Meal, In Jail
July 23, 2023 – An attempted dine and dash didn’t turn out too well for a downtown diner Saturday night, as restaurant staff called local police to report the destitute diner around closing time. When Sulphur Springs Police arrived on scene at the downtown eatery to investigate, the suspect explained he simply did not have any cash, nor his debit card to pay his tab. As police continued to sort out the case, a neighboring...
Sulphur Springs Police Department Searching For Suspects Involved In Fraud
July 12, 2023 – We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a recent Fraud case. Attached is a photo of the suspect captured on surveillance during the crime. If you have any information that can lead to the identification of this individual, please contact Detective Joe Scott at 903-885-7602.
Sulphur Springs Man Charged with Reckless Injury to a Child
July 10, 2023 – A welfare check at a home in Sulphur Springs resulted in a 36 year-old man going to Hopkins County Jail. Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a Sulphur Springs address this weekend. When they arrived they found a woman and her child standing in front of their residence. Police saw bruises on the boy. The mother informed police that her boyfriend, JONATHAN HENRY TONEY, caused the injuries. When asked about...
