What is a Glock Switch? Are They Legal in Texas?
June 11, 2024 – One of the latest handgun modifications being manufactured and sold online is called a ‘Glock Switch’. When this small piece of metal or plastic is installed on a Glock handgun, that semi-automatic handgun becomes a machine gun. Texas U.S. Attorneys recently announced “Operation Texas Kill Switch”. An initiative aimed a machine gun conversion devices. Examples of “Glock Switches” The...
Two SSISD Employees Arrested for Abuse of Student
May 10, 2024 – Press Release From Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office The Sulphur Springs Independent School District Police Department, in collaboration with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, is actively involved in an investigation. The Sulphur Springs ISD administration and Police Department were alerted to an unlawful restraint incident involving a student. Over the past two days, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and...
Gant Arrested and Charged With Aggravated Assault
May 6, 2024 – Kurt Wayne Gant was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted his mother. Gant, age 52, is alleged to have chocked and ‘headbutted’ his mother at a Sulphur Springs residence. During the altercation, Gant displayed a knife and threatened that next time he would kill his mother. Kurt Wayne Gant in 2024 His mother was able to escape and called police. When police arrive they noted a knot on...
Pine Forest Disturbance Call Leads to Murder Charges
May 3, 2024 – A disturbance call in Pine Forest at 1:06am early Friday morning brought Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies to a Pine Forest address on FM 269. When officers arrived on the scene, they located a decease white male identified as Jimmy Holmes, a 69-year-old white male. Witnesses on the scene identified Brandon Murray, a 49-year-old white male as the perpetrator. Murray was still on the scene of the homicide, and...
26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
HOPKINS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE / SHERIFF’S POSSEIn conjunction with the DEA announce the following: The 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back DayDATE: Saturday, April 27, 2024LOCATION: ATWOOD’S parking lot817 Gilmer St.Sulphur Springs, Tx. 75482 The event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of...
Another Arrest in Local Theft Case as Jennings’ Girlfriend Booked into Local Jail
April 13, 2024 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigators continue to widen the net as they have now arrested Chelsea Clark in connection with some of the multiple thefts suspected to be connected with Everett Jennings. CLARK, CHELSEA RAE ANNE April 2024 Clark, who has been active on social media posts defending her boyfriend’s involvement, or lack thereof, in connection with stolen cars and other items has now...
Stolen Boat From Lewisville May Be in Hopkins County
April 9, 2024 – A report from local Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Todd Evans details that a stolen 2023 Malibu Boat & Trailer may be in the Hopkins County area and a huge reward is being offered for information about the wayward watercraft. A picture and description is provided below from a San Diego, California company that specializes in stolen boat investigations. The vessell was hijacked September...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested for Felony Burglery
April 8, 2024 – Dedrick Lammar Rose Luke (Rose-Luke) was arrested Monday for Burglary of a Habitation with the intent to commit another felony. Rose-Luke spent 5 days in jail. Dedrick Lammar Rose Luke (Rose-Luke)
Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge is Collecting for Victims and First Responders of the Panhandle Fires
March 4, 2024 – The Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge is collecting donations for victims and First Responders of the current fires in the Texas Panhandle. They are accepting donations until March 12, 2024. They are accepting donations of clothes, money, infant supplies, First Aid supplies, non-perishable foods, drink items, and pet supplies. The drop off locations are Franklin County Sheriff’s office, 2S Feed & Ranch,...
It’s Time to Vote, AGAIN in Hopkins County
February 20, 2024 – Early voting for the March 5th primary is underway in Hopkins County, not only for local offices, but for state-wide and presidential as well. Registered Republicans will have the larger ballot as they will consider 22 offices and 13 non-binding ballot propostions. On the Democratic side, 13 offices will be considered with zero ballot propostions. Many of the Republican elections will decide who will hold...
