Winnsboro Police Report for June 15-21
Winnsboro Police arrested seven, answered 156 calls for service, issued 26 citations and 31 warnings during the week of June 15-21. During that time, one minor two car accident on Market Street was reported on Thursday. Arrested on Monday, Raun Collier, 35, of Winnsboro for possession of a controlled substance. Tuesday, a Tyler man, Demetrius Williams, 20, was arrested for public intoxication. Wednesday was a busy day with three...
Winnsboro Police Report for May 25-31
Winnsboro Police arrested four, investigated one minor accident, 164 calls for service and issued 20 citations and 19 warnings. Arrests made include: On June 3, Neal Grimes, 59, of Winnsboro for disorderly conduct; on June 5, Jessica Bentle, 27 of Winnsboro for public intoxication, Jeremy Nelson, 39, of Winnsboro on two Franklin County warrants; and on June 7, Richard Hall, Jr., 32, of Winnsboro on two Hunt County warrants. The minor...
Winnsboro Police Weekly Report
During the week of Monday, May 25-Sunday, May 31, Winnsboro Police made four arrests, answered 119 calls for service, issued 19 citations and 21 warnings, and assisted with one minor accident. Arrested by the WPD were Harvey Roddigues-Soler, 30 of Mt Pleasant on two Hopkins County warrants, Joseph Simmons, 45, of Winnsboro on a Greg County warrant and for possession of marijuana under 2 oz in a drug free zone, Bobby Robbins, 29, of...
Winnsboro Police Report
Winnsboro Police Department made four arrests last week. On Tuesday May 19 Robert Caruso, Jr, 56, was arrested on a City of Winnsboro warrant as was Ryan Phillips, 26. On Sunday May 24th, Morgan Leon, 21 of Seagraves was arrested for a Gaines County warrant. Also arrested Sunday, Jason Koenig, 18, of Winnsboro for Assault causing bodily injury and possession of marijuana in a drug free zone. Twenty-one citations and 17 warnings were...
Top Students and Graduation Dates for Area High Schools
North Hopkins High School has 15 seniors who will graduate on Saturday Jun 6. Commencement will be conducted at 3 p.m. in Panther Gym. Valedictorian is Maruricio Gamez and Salutatorian is Denice Franco. Sulphur Bluff High School will graduate 13 seniors Saturday June 6th at 5 p.m. in the new high school gym. Their top two graduates will be announced May 29th during awards day ceremonies. Yantis ISD will graduate 16 in commencement...
Winnsboro Police Department Acquires Narcotics Canine
Winnsboro Police Department will secure a narcotics trained and certified canine thanks to the cutback at the Winfield Police Department. The canine and a patrol car cage were approved by the Winnsboro City Council this week according to Chris Hill with the WPD. Corporal Tim Joiner, an 8 year veteran at WPD will become the handler following a three week training program. The canine, which the department will take responsibility for...
“Updated” Como, Yantis, Winnsboro, Mount Vernon Election Returns
In the Como City Election: Mayor: Ron Walker, 42; Gary Anderson 18; Laura Quinn 3 Water Commissioner: Patsy Evans 39; Derrin Harris 23 Street Commissioner: Don Meeks 49 In Yantis School Board Election: Top three elected James Van Winkle 109 Jeff Quinn 81 Stacey Wetzel 69 Tyra Gilbreath Kenemore 39 Jennifer Hager McKeever 65 Boyd McCreight (Incu 52 April Johnson 56 In Winnsboro School Board Election: Top two elected Ken...
Investigation into Child’s Death Continues
Winnsboro Police continue the investigation into the death of a 16-month old Madison Cannon. Currently, investigators await the autopsy report from medical examiners in Dallas which they had expected to have been given to them last week. According to a previous conversation with Chris Hill with Winnsboro Police Department, his department is being assisted in the investigation by Child Protective Services, the Wood County District...
16-Month Old Death Under Investigation in Winnsboro
Winnsboro Police Department is investigating the death of a 16-month old child. As of Monday at noon, Chris Hill with WPD said his department is working with Child Protective Services, the Wood County District Attorney’s office and DA investigator along with Texas Ranger John Vance in the investigation of the death. Thursday EMS in Winnsboro responded to a call regarding a non-responsive 16-month old. According to Hill, the child was...
Winnsboro Police Weekly Report
Four arrests were made during the week of March 23-29 by the Winnsboro Police Department: Stephen Thorp, 33, of Winnsboro was arrested for possession of a controlled substance more than 4 grams and less than 200 grams. Merissa Grey, 28, of Qutman was arrested for possession of Marijuana less than 2 ounces. Demetrius Williams, 20, of Tyler was arrested for one municipal warant for the City of Winnsboro and one warrant for Hopkins...
