Golden Back in Hopkins County Jail After Criminal Trespass
June 26, 2023 – LA’QUANTA CELISSE GOLDEN, age 38, was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police this week after she visited a Downtown Sulphur Springs business. Golden, formerly of Sulphur Springs but now lists herself as homeless, had previously been served a criminal trespass warning for the business. When she returned this week, that business called police. Law enforcement can issue a Criminal Trespass Notice with cooperation...
Three Arrested After Drugs Found in Their Car
June 24, 2023 – A late evening drive, and a minor traffic violation on Cranford Ave in Sulphur Springs, lead to three arrests for illegal narcotics Friday. After Sulphur Springs Police saw a minor traffic violation, a traffic stop was initiated. Police made contact with the three occupants of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. The driver, Brian Lynn Matthews age 44 of Precinct 4, appeared nervous when contacted. Matthews was asked to...
Fight at Local Retailer Lands Three in Jail
June 5, 2023 – Sulphur Springs Police responded to a local retailer on Sunday after a report of a fight was received. Before police arrived several individuals left the scene in a vehicle, and another left on foot. A woman involved in the fight was located walking alone nearby. The female did not acknowledge the patrol car, or the commands to stop. The officer had to drive past the woman, and force her to stop. She continued to...
Como Street Traffic Stop Lands Two in Jail
May 31, 2023 – At around 5pm Wednesday, a Sulphur Springs Police Officer observed a black Chevrolet SUV on Como Street. The Officer performed a traffic stop for a traffic violation. The SUV came to rest on Fuller St. The driver, 43 year-old Eric Anderson Bailey, was asked to exit the vehicle. Bailey gave consent for the vehicle to be searched. The passenger, 19 year-old Faith Emily Greaves, was asked to exit the vehicle. On the...
Increased Enforcement Has Begun For Memorial Day
May 26, 2023 – With Memorial Day around the corner DPS has announced that there will be a increase in law enforcement during the holiday. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking this time to remind drivers to celebrate this unofficial kickoff to summer safely so that everyone can enjoy their holiday. Today through May 29, the Texas Highway Patrol will participate in Memorial Day enforcement efforts including Click...
Barrett Arrested on Sexual Abuse Warrant
May 26, 2023 – Danny Wayne Barrett, Jr was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police on Thursday this week. Barret, age 40, is charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14. Danny Wayne Barrett, Jr Barrett was arrested without incident at his residence south of Brashear, TX.
Fatal Car Crashes Surging In Texas
May 24, 2023 – Within the past few months several car crashes have had unfortunate fatal outcomes. Several of these unfortunate crashes involve occupants who are not wearing their seat belts. Our condolences to those who have lost a loved one during this time due to crashes. Sgt. Adam Albritton of the Texas Department of Public Safety spoke out about the recent incline in crash fatalities “Just in the East Texas area alone we’ve...
From the Chief of Police Jason Ricketson
Downtown Restaurant Owner Killed in Car Crash May 19, 2023 – Public Information Release On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 5:07 p.m. officers responded to the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Airport Road in reference to a major crash. According to preliminary investigation, a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche was northbound on Hillcrest Drive approaching the intersection of Airport Road. A 2016 Honda CR-V was westbound on Airport Road...
Dallas Resident Travels to Hopkins County Attempts Bank Fraud
April 3, 2023 – A Sulphur Springs Bank contacted SS Police after a man attempted to withdraw cash at one of their locations. The bank suspected the man’s identification card was fraudulent. When police arrived, JARVIS LAMONT SINGLETARY advised he had no idea why Police had been called. Police asked Singletary to be honest about the incident. He displayed signs of deception and was visibly nervous. Singletary, age 51, was...
Sulphur Springs Police Department Looking For New Hires
April 28, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police Department has announced that they are willing to pay for school for any who wish to join the force. Those who currently hold a TCOLE peace officer license may apply as well, however those who do not have a license will be sent to school by the department. The minimum qualifications to apply are: Must be 21 years old Must be a U.S. Citizen Must have an honorable discharge from the military (if...
