Dallas Man Claimed To Be A Federal Officer When Stopped In Stolen Car
October 19th, 2022 – A Dallas man driving a stolen car allegedly claimed to be a federal officer when stopped on I-30 by a deputy Tuesday, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Bobby Osornio and Zack Steward reported seeing a Dodge Challenger with no license plates, only a rear dealers’ tag, being driven east on I-30 through Cumby, and initiated a traffic stop. The smoky gray coupe pulled off I-30 at 4:48 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, and into the rest stop.
Upon contact with the driver and lone occupant, the man was unable to provide either a driver’s license or proof of insurance when asked for both. The man instead gave the deputy a letter from a bank he claimed was proof of his name, then gave a driver’s license number and a “proof of shipment” for the vehicle, Osornio alleged in arrest reports.
The man then identified himself to the deputy as a federal agent and provided a federal number. When asked for proof he’s a federal agent, he was unable to provide any. Records checks using the information given for the man and car showed no information on the car, but did show an extensive criminal history for the man, Osornio noted in arrest reports.
When asked how he obtained the car keys, the man said he got them from his father and was transporting the car to Tennessee. Deputies by that point had been made aware of information that a stolen sports car was reportedly being transported to Tennessee. A search of the car reportedly revealed a GPS tracker in the glovebox. The man was detained pending further investigation of the vehicle as possibly being stolen.
The proof of shipment included a dealership name. Deputies contacted Dallas Police to ask for an officer to make contact with the dealership. DPD and the dealership were able to confirm the new car had been stolen from the dealer’s lot. The man was placed under arrest and transported to jail, while the car was inventoried and towed.
The 44-year-old man identified as Michael Wayne Johnson of Dallas was charged at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 2022, with expired driver’s license, impersonating a public servant and unauthorized use of a vehicle, according to arrest reports.
Trick-or-Treat, Do You Know The Difference Between Prescription and Fentanyl Pills?
By JOHANNA HICKS, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Family & Community Health in Hopkins County, [email protected]
This Halloween holiday, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) are teaming up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program to spread awareness on the fentanyl epidemic spreading across our state.
There is an alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. International and domestic criminal drug networks are mass-producing face pills, falsely marketing them as legitimate prescriptions pills. These counterfeit pills are easy to purchase, widely available, and often contain deadly doses of fentanyl. Pills purchased outside of a licensed pharmacy are illegal, dangerous, and potentially lethal. These risks include overdose, forming new addictions, and traffic-related crashes due to impairment.
Over the upcoming Halloween season, it is especially important that parents stay informed. One of these most prevalent trends currently involves rainbow-colored pills that have been laced with fentanyl and designed to attract younger kids. Unfortunately, as a community, we must be aware of the dangers related to illicit substances. Just one pill containing fentanyl can be fatal.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Association is urging parents to be aware of rainbow fentanyl, a deathly opioid that drug traffickers are using to “drive addiction amongst kids and young adults,” DEA administrator Anne Milgram states. Rainbow fentanyl is a drug in the form of a pill or powder that is brightly colored to look like candy. It is also being produced in blocks that resemble sidewalk chalk. This is dangerous because a child could easily mistake this fentanyl block for a piece of sidewalk chalk.
Ahead of Halloween, authorities are warning parents to keep a close eye on trick-or-treat baskets, as just two milligrams (which is equal to 10-15 grains of table salt) is considered a lethal dose. The DEA cautions parents that they should be on the lookout and kids should be reminded never to eat unpackaged candy. The bottom line is this: Never accept candy, pills, or other substances you believe to be tampered with or laced with fentanyl because one pill can kill.
Here are few safety tips if you’re planning to head out for some fun trick-or-treating:
- Remember that is is never okay to accept candy that is in a broken, unsealed package.
- If you find s substance you believe could be fentanyl, do not touch it. Immediately contact local law enforcement.
- If you see someone you believe to be impaired on fentanyl or any other substance, contact local law enforcement. This includes drivers who could be impaired.
- Opt for safe Trick-or-Treating. Local churches are providing Trunk-or-Treat events which are provided in a safe, family-friendly environment.
Christmas Joys Holiday Program
Both sessions for the November 7th “Christmas Joys” are full. However, we have started a waiting list. We will be giving a reminder call to everyone who signed up. In the event of cancellations, we will begin contacting those on our waiting list, so if you would like to be added, give our office a call at 903-885-3443. If you are one of the lucky ones who made it on the attendance list, be sure to come!
Closing Thought
“Smile at people. If you smile, the person perceives you to be smart.”
– Vicki Hitzges, author and speaker
Contact Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, at the Hopkins County Office at P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443; or [email protected].
Lady Cat Cross Country Wins 15-4A District Championship
Lady Cat cross country won the District 15-4A Championship thanks in large part to three runners placing in the top-5.
It is only the second district crown in Sulphur Springs history for the women’s team.
Haylee Schultz picked up her second 1st place finish on the season, and an individual district championship at that, crossing the line first at 13:40. Its the second victory on the season for the junior, winning the Troy Segura Classic on Sept. 1, 2022.
Coach Hicks said after his team placed second in that invitational, knowing full well that course was their district one, put a chip on their shoulder. That, and an unusual 3 P.M. start time had the Lady Cats chomping at the bit to get out there and compete.
Just under four seconds after Schultz finished first, Edith Martinez came in 2nd, at 13:43.80.
The cross country coach said Martinez was chugging along, in first with 200m to go, but Schultz came from behind to challenge Martinez for first, ultimately doing so. Coach Hicks said it was fun to see two of his runners duke it out for the top spot at the district championship.
Jolea Moore, a freshman, finished third for Lady Cat XC at 5th with a time of 14:00.90. Coming right after Moore came senior Laney Hurst, who crossed the line 6th Wednesday. Rounding out the top-5 for the women’s team, Dylan McKinney finished 13th, followed closely by Jaicee Jasmer and Consuelo Martinez.
With just 27 points, Lady Cat XC won the District 15-4A Championship. The next closest team in Pittsburg scored 50 as Sulphur Springs easily won the 2022 15-4A District Championship.
The men’s side did not move on to the Regional meet, but still got a few solid performances.
Candelario Monsivais led the way again for Sulphur Springs, in ninth at 17:55.30. The Wildcat finishing top-10 last week qualified the runner for Regionals.
Mateo Perez, a freshman on the young men’s team, came in with a time of 18:06.40. The final runner to place top-15 for Wildcat XC, Gabe Mayo, another freshman, placed 13th and came in just over a second after Perez.
While the men as a team did not move on to Regionals, Candelario Monsivais moves on after finishing ninth at the district meet.
Monsivais and most of Lady Cat XC move on to Regionals with the hopes of advancing to state. The Regional competition takes place at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie, where both teams ran the last week of September.
That begins Monday, Oct. 24 at 9 A.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Wildcat Golf Picks Up Second Straight Victory
Men’s golf won their second straight competition of the fall season Monday, this time in the friendly confines of their home course.
Monday’s victory came at Sulphur Springs country club, and saw district foes both of new and old at a packed invitational. Wildcat golf coach Jeremy DeLorge said he was very pleased with the turnout Monday.
“They showed up, they defended the home course… they did exactly what they needed to do,” the golf coach said Tuesday about his team’s outing.
Caleb Kesting, like Wildcat golf, placed 1st for the second straight competition. Kesting, like at the previous competition in Mount Pleasant, shot 70 in Sulphur Springs Monday. That makes it back-to-back under-par rounds for the golfer. Coach DeLorge said its great the Wildcat has found his rhythm.
Nick Burney followed up 1st place Kesting at 77. Coach DeLorge said the Wildcat was not thrilled with his performance but is all the more excited to get back out there to avenge his efforts come springtime.
Not far behind him came Noah Newsom, shooting 80 Monday. The men’s golf coach complimented the Wildcat for one of the best outings Newsom has had for Wildcat golf. Trip Smith and Luke White rounded out Wildcat golf with 92 and 95, respectively.
Two junior varsity athletes also had good days Monday; Brooks Burgin (84) and Tatum Tran (91). Coach DeLorge said the latter came out Monday firing on all cylinders after solid practices last week.
With just 319 points, tying a season low for men’s golf, Sulphur Springs won their invitational, edging out All-Saints and Mount Pleasant to win the Wildcat invitational.
“It was fun seeing them grind from Mount Pleasant to our home tournament, to know that we have our own tournament, so they wanted to put out their best effort,” the Wildcat coach said.
Monday’s competition in Sulphur Springs is the final contest on the fall season. Men’s golf won two straight competitions to wrap up their fall season.
Coach DeLorge said even with the two straight team wins his team is not content with their results; they always look to improve their game and will not settle for anything less than greatness. With two straight victories to round out their fall season, his guys are all too ready to hit the links again.
“It’s been phenomenal to see what they’re doing,” Coach DeLorge said. “And with that, they are just chomping at the bit. They know they can do better, they know they can drop strokes… so they’re always looking to improve. It’s very nice to see.”
Unfortunately for his golfers foaming at the mouth to get back out there, men’s golf’s next competition is in February.
But with a young, hungry team the men’s golf coach said his guys have plenty to work on before their first competition come springtime.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
HCUW Receives Another $27,300 In Donations And Pledges During 3rd Week Of Campaign
Hopkins County United Way received another $27,313 in donations and pledges during the third week of the 2022-2023 fundraising campaign. Overall, that makes $53,835.27 of the $150,000 campaign goal to raise $150,000 to benefit 18 local agencies.
While a little behind last year’s pace, when approximately 40% of the overall goal had been donated as of the third campaign workers’ weekly report meeting, the $27,313 turned in on Oct. 18, 2022 was only slightly less than the $27,786 turned in on Oct. 19, 2021.
HCUW officers and workers are encouraged by the reports that are coming in that the goal will be met by the conclusion of the campaign through the faithful and generous giving of local industries, schools, organizations and individuals.
As has been the case for years, HCUW workers and officers cheered, excited and appreciative Tuesday for each contribution, regardless of how big or small, as every penny get the campaign closer to the goal of helping so many in need of the services or provisions each agency provides and providing enrichment activities the HCUW recipient agency offer. Some even bring pompoms to add a bit more fun for the occasion.
While not are able to attend the weekly meetings, held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office except on Election Day, most send donation packets either with another campaign volunteer or get them to Campaign Chair Emily Glass, Executive Secretary Susan Berning or Campaign President Kristy Moseley ahead of time, so those amounts can be counted weekly.
Natalie White turned in a donation for Corner Grub. Meredith Longino, a new HCUW volunteer has gotten all of her packets in already. Among the donors announced were East Texas Physical Therapy, Southwest Dairy Center and Janet Martin Realty.
Glass reported a donation received from Sulphur Springs Sign Shop. Hillary Young turned in a contribution from Spot Nutrition and M&W Feed, Echo Publishing Co. Laura Jones turned in contributions from Everything Unique and Miss Behavin’.
Sharla Campbell sent in contributions from A&S Air Conditioning, Fieldhouse Sports, The Shoe Inn and Carriage House Manor. Among the donations Kayla Price sent in was one from Gloria Mitchell Germania.
Beverley Owens reported donations were received from Texas Trading Company, Bel Amie Spa, Joy Wilson at Flippin Printing and Millennium Shopper, Brumley Uniform and Briley Barker Shop. Linda Christian turned a contribution from Dr. Daniel Lawrence. Beverley reported she still has packets out to collect.
Bill Owens also brought in what he calls “a down payment” from Jay Hodge Chevrolet. Owens brings checks with him to campaign meetings, each another donation from Jay Hodge Chevrolet-Sulphur Springs. Each year, the dealership designates October as HCUW giveback month. This year, the dealership has pledged to donate to United Way $100 from every vehicle sold, used or new, during the month of October. The business also will accept donations to go to HCUW too, should anyone wish to do so. The HCUW campaign is also promoted on the business’ social media pages as well.
Bill Owns also reported a donation was received from Dickies BBQ.
Donations also were turned in from Discount Wheel and Tire, Cody Drug, Freedom Realty, Rick’s Oil Depot, Wayne Cooper Construction and Bell Concrete.
Mike Horne reported contributions have been turned in for Bodacious, Mattison Insurance Agency, Century 21 First Group and the Rotary Club.
Charlotte Henderson reported on donations made by Joe Bob’s Stores and Offices. She reported one business expected to have a donation ready in a couple of weeks and the superintendent at a local school reported the district would continue collecting funds for HCUW through the end of the month.
Mary Ferguson turned in three donation packets, including from Danna’s and Venus Nails. She anticipates returning Friday to three additional businesses to see if they have donation packets ready to be picked up and counted.
Berning noted Price Orwosky turned in donations from Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Bear Littleton State Farm which includes a corporate match, Tapp Funeral Home, Farm Country, Northeast Texas Farmers Coop, Toliver Ford and the CANHelp Thrift Store.
John Berning turned in donations from Smith McDowell & Ginn, Kiwanis Club, Joe’s Exxon and Mobile, and Farmers Insurance-John Berning.
Larry Willis turned in an Oncor Corporate contribution, while Larry Crowson turned in donations form Saputo, AK Gillis and Clayton Homes.
All of these donations and others received by HCUW campaign volunteers over the last week totaled $27,313. Added to the previous total, that brings the overall total of contributions made so far to the HCUW 2022-23 campaign to $53,835.27.
Oct. 19 Chamber Connection: Stew Festival Includes A Concert, Kids Zone, Vendors Market
By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO
Now is the time to get your tickets before the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, on Saturday, Oct. 22.
This year, tickets are $8 each or four tickets for $28, if you buy them before Saturday. On Saturday, there will not be a four-ticket discount. You can purchase tickets at Alliance Bank locations, City National Bank locations, Texas Heritage National Bank and Pilgrim Bank, or at the Chamber office, 110 Main St. You can also purchase them online at HopkinsChamber.org.
Quart tickets are $15 this year. They can only be purchased at the Chamber office or the day of the stew, which is Saturday, Oct. 22.
Be sure to come out to Buford Park on Friday, Oct. 21, for the free concert by Dubb and the Luv Machines, which will start immediately after the Wildcats’ home game against Paris. The Friday night concert is sponsored by Bob Evans Farms.
On Saturday, we will also have a Kids Zone with bounce houses from Jerry’s Jump Zone and Gellyball.
About 30 market vendors will open at 8 a.m. Saturday and be open throughout the stew.
We have doubled the number of port-a-potties, added a fourth drink station and will have about 30 vendors in our market.
It will be a great day for the entire family!
Free Mammography Clinic
Due to demand, additional appointments were added to the Free Mammography Clinic hosted by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation in partnership with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. A few openings are still available. If you are an uninsured woman over 40 years of age that lives in Hopkins County, you are eligible for a free mammogram through this program.
The staff of the Ruth & Jack Gillis Women’s Center, a part of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, will be welcoming women to the clinic on two Saturdays, October 15 and 29.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a good time to schedule an annual mammogram. If you are eligible for a free mammogram, call 903-438-4325 to schedule an appointment.
LEAP Youth Expo
Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas is sponsoring a LEAP (Learning Endorsements and Professions) Youth Expo at the Hopkins County Civic Center from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 28.
The expo is sponsored by Pilgrim’s Bank, RPM Staffing Professionals and the Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County EDC.
Halloween Costume Contest
Goodwill Industries is having a DIY Show Us Your Halloween Costume Contest from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, for a chance to win a $50 gift card to any of the Northeast Texas Goodwill stores. Use items from Goodwill to make the costume, then upload a photo to their Facebook page.
University Day at TAMU-Commerce
Texas A&M University-Commerce is partnering with Sulphur Springs for the CommUniverCity Day on Saturday, Nov. 5, when the Lions football team hosts Northwestern State.
The Lions will highlight and honor local educators, youth programs and residents. There will be on-field photos, hospitality areas, team interaction and a family fun zone.
For more information, contact Chris Tobiaz at 903-468-8756 or [email protected].
Epilepsy Awareness
There will be an epilepsy awareness fundraiser set for Saturday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church’s The Roc. The fundraiser will include a car show, vendors and a spaghetti lunch.
All proceeds go to the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas.
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On 2 Probation Warrants
A 21-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed on two probation warrants Friday, according to arrest and jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Edward Jaime went to a Freeman Street address, where he contacted 21-year-old Kelley Durayl Waterhouse Jr. After dispatchers confirming active warrants for the Sulphur Springs man’s arrest using his identifying information, Officer Jaime took Waterhouse into custody at 2:23 p.m. Oct. 14, 2022, and transported him to jail.
Waterhouse was booked into the county jail at 3:25 p.m. Oct. 14, 2022, on two warrants for violation of probation, which he was on for engaging in organized criminal activity. He was held in the county jail on the probation charges Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, according to jail reports.
He was arrested on April 16, 2019, on the first engaging in organized criminal activity charge. Waterhouse, who was 18 at the time, was one of five arrested in connection with rash of weekend car burglaries and a vehicle theft reported April 12-13, 2019, in Sulphur Springs, police investigators reported following the investigation and arrests. He remained in the county jail until Aug. 1, 2019, on the charge, according to jail reports. He was indicted in June of 2019 on the engaging in organized criminal activity charge.
On Oct. 20, 2019, Waterhouse was arrested and returned to Hopkins County jail on a stolen vehicle and an evading arrest or detention charge; he and two other teens allegedly ran from police when stopped in a stolen SUV. The teens allegedly confessed to involvement in additional offenses when interviewed by police, clearing approximately a dozen offenses reportedly committed over the course of 6 weeks and resulting in some of the stolen property being recovered, investigators claimed following the October 2019 arrests.
Waterhouse remained in Hopkins County jail from Oct. 20, 2019 until July 27, 2020 on those charges, according to jail records. While still in custody, Waterhouse was also served with a warrant for violating probation on the prior criminal activity charge, and had warrants and indictments added for another engaging in organized criminal activity charge for the offenses alleged to have occurred in October 2019 and one for burglary of a building. He was returned to Hopkins County jail from Aug. 12-17, 2020 on a bench warrant, and booked in on Jan. 13, 2021 on a misdemeanor theft warrant, according to Hopkins County jail records.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Landscape & Gardening Tips To Help Your Plants Weather Cooler Months Of The Year
By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected]
Don’t forget to give your landscape a steady amount of water, through irrigation or by hand, if there is not adequate rain.
As soon as the November weather appears to be settled, it is time to select and plant such annuals as pansies, violas and ornamental cabbages and kale. Plan now for your spring flowering season with a mixture of annuals and perennials.
Don’t get in a hurry to prune woody plants. Late December through February is usually the best time to prune them.
Place orders for seeds this month so you will have them available when you are ready to plant. By ordering early, you will be more certain of getting the varieties you want. In addition to ordering seeds that you are already familiar with, try a few new kinds each year to broaden your garden contents.
November through February is a good time to plant trees and shrubs. In the Panhandle, planting is often delayed until February or early March. Bring in late-blooming plants such as decorative kalanchoes or Christmas cactus so they may finish flowering in the warmth of the house.
Reduce the fertilization of indoor plants from late October to mid-March. An exception would be plants in an atrium or a well-lighted window.
Drain gasoline from power tools and run the engine until fuel in the carburetor is used up.
Drain and store garden hoses and watering equipment in a readily accessible location. The lawn and plants may need water during a prolonged dry spell. Continue to set out cool-season bedding plants, such as pansies, violas, stock, snapdragons, and dianthus.
Prepare beds and individual holes for rose planting in January and February. Use composted manure, pine bark, and similar materials mixed with existing soil.
Use good pruning practices when selecting Christmas greenery from landscape plants. Don’t destroy the natural form and beauty of the plant. Prolong the life of holiday-season gift plants by providing proper care. Check to see if the pot wrap has plugged up the bottom drainage. Don’t overwater. Keep out of drafts from heating vents and opening doorways. Fertilizer is seldom needed the first few months. Take advantage of good weather to prepare garden beds for spring planting. Work in any needed organic matter, and have beds ready to plant when needed.
Don’t forget tulip and hyacinth bulbs in the refrigerator. They can be planted any time in December if they have received 60 or more days of chilling.
Want to start cuttings of your favorite Christmas cactus? As soon as it has finished blooming, select a cutting with 4 or 5 joints, break or cut it off, and insert the basal end into a pot of moderately moist soil. Place it on a windowsill or other brightly lit area. The cuttings should be rooted within 3 to 4 weeks.
Don’t spare the pruning shears when transplanting bare-rooted woody plants. Cut the tops back at least one-third to one-half, to compensate for the roots lost when digging the plant. Take advantage of bad weather and holiday time to study seed and nursery catalogs as well as good gardening books. Berrying plants, such as holly and yaupon, may be pruned now while they can be enjoyed as cut material inside the house.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic, please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Coming Up
- DOPA Training – October 26, 2022, at Southwest Dairy Museum. Cost: $10. Register at 903-885-3443.
- Private Applicator CEUs – November 2, 2022. Cost: $30. Register at 903-885-3443.
Man Accused Of Injuring His Mother During A Disturbance
A 52-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused of injuring his mother during a disturbance at their rural residence Monday morning. A Como couple was jailed Sunday night on assault charges following what was reported as a rolling disturbance on State Highway 11 east.
Injury to An Elderly Complaint
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Elijah Fite and Kevin Lester, and Sgt. Richard Greer responded at 9:47 a.m. Oct. 17, 2022, at a State Highway 19 south residence, where a son was reported to have physically picked up his mother and pushed her out of their RV, according to dispatch reports.
When deputies arrived at 10 a.m. Monday, they were told the woman’s son, Trenis Newman Turner, had wrapped her up and physically removed her from her residence, then refused to allow her back in. When she tried to re-enter her residence, Turner intentionally pushed his 74-year-old mother back onto the porch, causing her to fall on her knees, causing visible injuries and bruising, deputies were told.
Deputies called to the 52-year-old to try to get him to come out of the residence. Turner failed to come out or respond to the deputies’ prompts after what was reported to be an ample amount of time. The woman wanted her biological son removed from the residence and charges pressed, so the deputies forced entry into the residence, where they found Turner lying on a bed, according to arrest reports.
Turner reportedly complied with deputies’ commands without further incident, was taken into custody for injuring his mother at 10:53 a.m. and transported to Hopkins County jail. The 52-year-old Sulphur Springs man was booked into jail a 12:01 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, on an injury to an elderly charge, according to arrest reports. He remained in the county jail Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2022 on the third-degree felony charge, according to jail reports.
Rolling Domestic Disturbance
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher and Sgt. Tanner Steward responded at 9:21 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, to a report of a domestic disturbance in which the pair in question had reportedly pulled over on the side of State Highway 11 east near County Road 2401, and were fighting. Mail and miscellaneous other items were found on the side of the road where the pair was believed to have tussled.
Familiar with the involved parties due to past calls at their residence, deputies then drove to their address to try to locate them. While there, the deputies reported seeing the pair, noted in arrest reports to be common-law spouses who share at lease one child, drive by, continuing down the road instead of returning home. The pair allegedly sped away in a white Dodge Ram until deputies activated the lights on their patrol vehicle, then pulled over on County Road 2329.
After talking to both common-law spouses in the truck, deputies determined the rolling disturbance initiated from West Main Street in Como and each had assaulted the other. Consequently, the 40-year-old Como man and 34-year-old Como woman were both arrested at 10:48 p.m. Oct. 16, and jailed around midnight on County Road 2329 for family violence assault.
The Como woman was released from Hopkins County jail Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, on a $2,000 bond on the Class A misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury to a family member charge. The Como man, however, remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in lieu of the $5,000 bond set on the Class A misdemeanor assault charge, according to jail reports.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
SSISD To Hear Property Value Study, Emergency Operations Updates, Consider Grant For Police
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled Wednesday evening to hear a report on a property value study, review emergency operation updates, and receive required training; and consider renewing membership in a legal retainer program and approving committee appointments, legal and cooperative agreements, and a grant application.
During the administrative reports portion of the meeting, Douglas Early Childhood Learning Center Principal Sherry Sinclair is slated to present via PowerPoint the Head Start training the school board is required to have.
Assistant Superintendent Jeremy Lopez is scheduled, during the 6 p.m. meeting, to report on district Red Ribbon Week activities. Lopez too is expected to present for board approval the 2022-2023 School Health Advisory Committee members list.
Trustees are asked Wednesday to appoint a school board liaison to the Head Start Policy Council, to approve.
The board also is scheduled to receive a report on property value study from Linebarger Goggan Blain & Sampson, LLP, during the administrative and informative reports.
SSISD Police Officer Pat Leber is slated to review emergency operations updates. during the reports portion of the Oct. 19 board meeting, then, present for board consideration a resolution approving the submission of a grant application for the Bullet Resistant Shield Program during the action items later in the meeting.
Jason Evans, SSISD state and federal programs director, is scheduled to present for board approval campus and district improvement plans for 2022-2023 school year.
Business Manager Sherry McGraw is asking the trustees to consider adding board president Craig Roberts to the City National Bank signature cards and to consider approving the Region 8 ESC Plan Cooperative (employee handbook) interlocal agreement and board resolution.
Superintendent Michael Lamb will discuss renewing membership in Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson, L.P,, for the legal retainer program. Lamb too will ask the board, in place of Assistant Superintendent Justin Cowart, to once again appoint Texas Cooperative Extension staff adjunct faculty members.
Submitted for approval under one motion as part of the consent agenda, unless otherwise requested by the board to vote on an item separately: tax credits and supplements, delinquent tax collections, financial statements and bills payable for Sept. 2022; and for Head Start program Policy Council by-laws, an organizational flow chart, mission statement and philosophy, and personnel policy summary.
The board also is slated to enter into executive session toward the end of the board meeting to consider personnel and real property matters presented since the last meeting. The board then would reconvene from the closed session to vote on any items pushed forward for action before adjourning.
The regular SSISD Board of Trustees meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in the Board Room of SSISD Administration Building, 631 Connally St.
