School Begins … In Hopkins County, Yantis
As has been the case in the past couple of years, school start dats for students in Hopkins County and Yantis will resume for the 2022-2023 school year is staggered over the next two weeks.
In fact, Sulphur Bluff ISD is just completing their second day of classes Tuesday. After two full weeks of school, students will only be required to attend classes at school four days a week. Beginning with the week of Aug. 22, students will have Fridays off throughout the 2022-2023 school year. They had a traditional Meet the Teacher and hot dog supper last week to drop off supplies.
Cumby ISD and Miller Grove ISD are both slated to begin classes for the 2022-2023 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. Both hosted Meet the Teacher activities Monday, Aug. 8. Miller Grove ISD reminds parents the district is utilizing a new cafeteria system, so be sure to access that when adding funds to and to monitor their students’ accounts.
North Hopkins, Saltillo, Como-Pickton and Yantis ISDs will all begin classes next week.
North Hopkins ISD won’t begin classes until next week, but did offer a special Popsicle with the Principal Monday evening, allowing families to drive through to find out who their elementary students’ teachers will be and to receive a cool treat, and high school students were allowed to pick up their schedules from the front office Monday morning. NHISD Meet the Teacher will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15. The district also notes that there will be no eating or drinking anything except water on NHISD school buses this year.
Saltillo ISD’s Meet the Teacher is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 2022. Students will begin reporting to class for the 2022-2023 school year on Aug 15.
Como-Pickton CISD is opening the campus for new student registration and to assist parents with portal. Junior and seniors may pick up their schedules from 9 to 11 a.m. and sophomores and freshman from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 11, 2022. Meet the Teacher will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. at CPCISD. Students are invited to grab a hot dog for lunch, courtesy of Alliance Bank and CPCISD. Any 9-12th grade student yet to pick up their schedule may do so during the Meet the Teacher and Back to School Bash. Junior high students will also pick up schedules during the Back To School Bash. High School students who need a parking permit must bring to the high school office their driver’s license, proof of insurance, license plate number, and the make, model and color of their vehicle. Classes at CPCISD begin Aug. 17, 2022.
Yantis ISD will hold Meet hte Teacher from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16; elementary students may drop off school supplies, while middle and high school students pick up their class schedules Tuesday. Chromebook Pick Up will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 in the High School Culinary Room; parents must be present to sign the Chromebook agreement in order for their student to be assigned a device. Those unable to stop by Thursday may also collect their Chromebook during Meet the Teacher activities on Aug. 16. Don’t forget to check the dress code to be sure your student isn’t violating any of the rules. Classes at YISD will begin on Aug. 18, 2022.
SSISD Hosting Meet The Teacher, Other Activities To Help Students Get Ready For New School Year
Sulphur Springs ISD is hosting Meet the Teacher and other activities designed to help students get ready for the new school year, which begins Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.
Barbara Bush and Bowie Primary Schools will lead off the Meet the Teacher activities by inviting parents to bring their students by the child’s assigned campus during the designated time Tuesday evening.
Families can meet the child’s teachers, see their classroom and drop off the student’s school supplies during Meet The Teacher activities.
Travis, Rowena Johnson Primary and Sulphur Springs Elementary will host the next Meet the Teacher on Aug. 11, with Douglas ECLC’s Meet the Teacher Night following on Aug. 15. Schedules are staggered to provide more time for parents with students on more than one campus to teachers across the district.
SSMS students will be able to pickup their schedules and yearbooks on Aug. 15, and parents who are interested may sign up and obtain additional information about being involved with PTO during Meet the Teacher Activities during that time as well.
High School and Austin Academic Center will hold Meet the Teacher Tuesday evening, Aug. 16, but Freshman Orientation will be conducted at SSHS earlier in the day for 9th graders and students entering the campus for the first time. Students in grades 9-12 will be afforded the opportunity during designated time on Aug. 15 and 16 to pick up school issued laptops. A time will be provided during the first few days of school for students who are unable to pick up their devices during the designated times.
Families, students and community members are then invited to Gerald Prim Stadium for Meet the Wildcats night on Aug. 16.
Below is a schedule of several of those upcoming activities:
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022
- Bowie Primary
- Meet the Teacher 5-6:30 p.m.
- Barbara Bush Primary
- Meet the Teacher 5-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022
- Travis Primary
- Meet the Teacher 5-6:30 p.m.
- Rowena Johnson Primary
- Meet the Teacher 5:30-7 p.m.
- Sulphur Springs Elementary
- Meet the Teacher 5-6:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 15, 2022
- Douglas Early Childhood Learning Center
- Meet the Teacher 4-6 p.m.
- Sulphur Springs Middle School
- Meet the Teacher 5-7 p.m.
- Sulphur Springs High School
- Laptop pick up 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 16
- Sulphur Springs High School
- Laptop Pick Up 8-11:30 a.m.
- Laptop Pick Up 1-4 p.m.
- Meet the Teacher 5-6:30 p.m. (Laptops may be picked at this time as well)
- Austin Academic Center
- Meet the Teacher 5-6:30 p.m.
- Gerald Prim Stadium
- Meet the Wildcats 7-8 p.m.
Registration, Information Updating
Returning Student Online Verification for the 2022-2023 school year is open for all SSISD campuses. If your child was enrolled on the last day of school last year, you will use this to enroll your student for the upcoming year.
Middle School and High School students will not be able to pick up their schedules until their Online Verification has been completed.
Those needing assistance logging into the Family Access account may contact their child’s campus.
New student registration is open for the 2022-2023 school year.
This registration is for new students entering kindergarten -third grade who did NOT end the 2021-2022 school year in Sulphur Springs ISD. Current Pre-K and Head Start students will complete Returning Student Registration with their Skyward Family Access account.
New to Sulphur Springs ISD pre-kindergarten and Head Start students must contact Douglass ECLC for registration information.
All paperwork must be taken to the Sulphur Springs Administration Building located at 631 Connally St., Sulphur Springs, Texas.
To register a new-to-the-district student:
- Make an appointment by clicking the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RoundUp2223
- Only a Parent or Legal Guardian (must have appropriate documents) can enroll a child.
- Bring all required and/or applicable documents (listed below):
- Proof of residency within district. Must be one of the following
- Current utility bill
- Current rent/Lease agreement/Mortgage statement showing name and address of owner
- Income Tax paperwork
- Parent or Legal Guardian’s Photo ID
- Child’s Official Birth Certificate
- Child’s Social Security Card
- Child’s Up-to-Date Immunization Record
- Dr.’s Notes Concerning Allergy/Health Needs
- Custodial Documents or Court Orders, if applicable.
- Proof of residency within district. Must be one of the following
- Complete the online registration process via Skyward: https://www.ssisd.net/page/New%20Student%20Registration
Consumer Alert: Scammer Posing As TDI Employee
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is urging consumers to be wary of phone calls or other communications from anyone claiming to be a representative of TDI.
TDI will call you only when you ask for assistance.
TDI’s Fraud Unit received a report from a person who was contacted by someone claiming to be a TDI employee, offering to meet at their home to go over their insurance needs.
“The individual who received the call did the right thing by not providing any personal information and contacting us,” said Chris Davis, head of TDI’s Fraud Unit. “This may have been an attempt at identity theft or other crime.”
Davis recommends caution if you’re contacted about any financial matter, and you didn’t make the first call. Unless you’re sure of who you’re speaking with, do not provide personal information such as your address, birth date, Social Security number, or any of your account numbers.
If you need help with an insurance issue or if you suspect insurance fraud, contact TDI’s Help Line at 800-252-3439. The TDI website, tdi.texas.gov, and social media channels are how we provide consumer information.
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Sulphur Springs Couple Accused Of Child Endangerment
A Sulphur Springs couple was accused of child endangerment after their 1-year-old tested positive for methamphetamine.
Child Protective Services launched an investigation of the pair in early July. During the course of the month-long investigation, Justin Dwayne Humphries and Shania Lynn Humphries and their 1-year-old all tested positive for methamphetamine, according to arrest and police reports.
Working in conjunction with Sulphur Springs Police Department, a warrant was obtained for each parent’s arrest. SSPD Special Crimes Unit Lt. Mark Estes and SSPD Sgt. Terry Miller went to a Parkins Street address, served the warrants and took the 28-year-old man and 24-year-old woman into custody at 2 p.m. Aug. 8, 2022, on one child endangerment charge each, according to police reports.
Shania Humphries was released from Hopkins County jail later Monday; her bond was set at $15,000. Justin Humphries, however, remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. His bond was set at $25,000, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
EEA Our Youth 5th Annual Back 2 School Ready Scheduled Aug. 14
East End Allegiance: OUR YOUTH will host the 5th Annual Back 2 School Ready event from 3 to 6 p.m. August 14, 2022, at the HW Grays Building in Pacific Park.
EEA Our Youth is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies on the generous donations of the community to make events such as this one possible.
“Every year, we have been consistent on getting the kids in the community ready to be great! With the support of all, we have been able to do so,” said Bridgette Cooper with EEA:OY. “We’ve had over 70 families sign up for free backpacks and supplies. The sign up list is closed, but the event and festivities are for all families. The children must be present.”
The Back 2 School Ready event will provide free haircuts, wellness checks, community resources, family fun, food, games and much more. The event will feature many fun carnival activities. Food, a clothing ministry, music , face painting will also be offered. Everything is free for children and families thanks to the sponsorship of local businesses and individuals investing in the community by helping to equip youth for the 2022-2023 school year.
Over the weekend, the contestants from the recent Miss Juneteenth Pageant showed their community spirit by “donating a bulk of just backpacks and school supplies,” event coordinators noted.
Check out the EEA: Our Youth Facebook page for information on sponsors and contributors to the 5th Annual Back 2 School Ready and additional information on upcoming activities and opportunities to become involved.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — Aug. 1-7, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week Aug. 1-7, 2022, included:
Arrests
- Bobby Hughes, 55 years of age, of Kilgore, was arrested on Aug. 4, 2022, for Possession of Less than 2 Ounces of Marijuana.
- Daniel Ramirez, 58 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Aug. 5, 2022, for Driving While Intoxicated — 3rd or More Offense.
- Ronald Dickson, 58 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Aug. 6 2022, for Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 139 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 27 citations and 53 warnings during this reporting period.
Pulmonary Rehab Program Can Help You Breathe Easier, Improve Your Quality Of Life
By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Sulphur Springs, Texas, August 8, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
Back to School
Are you going through the checklist of things to take care of before returning your students to school? Perhaps they need their annual vaccines or sports physical? We want to help! Call us at 903.885.3181 to schedule an appointment with a Pediatrician or Family Medicine provider today!
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Do you need help managing your lung condition? Pulmonary rehabilitation can help. Pulmonary rehab is a program that can help you learn how to breathe easier and improve your quality of life. You can benefit from pulmonary rehab if you have:
- Emphysema
- Asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- A Neuromuscular disease (such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s Disease)
- Lung Cancer
- History of smoking
- Post lung surgery
- Post COVID shortness of breath
Pulmonary rehab can make a difference. It is a safe, smart way to help you: decrease symptoms like being short of breath, coughing and wheezing. It can help you breathe better, get stronger, decrease stress, and reduce the risks of future lung problems and related hospital admissions. Pulmonary rehabilitation is designed to help increase strength, endurance, and overall health through exercise, education, diet, and support while decreasing patients’ shortness of breath.
Ask your physician for a referral to CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs’ Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program 903.439.4141.
Sports Medicine
FREE Saturday Athletic Injury Clinic for student athletes of all ages is back this month! Starting August 20, Saturday sports injury clinic will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. August 20 through November 12.
The clinic will be held at our CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedics, Medical Building 5, at 103B Medical Circle in Sulphur Springs. For more information about our Sports Medicine program, or Orthopedic services, please call 903.885.6688.
Student athletes in Hopkins County from 7th grade to college age will be able to get a free exam and x-ray to determine a plan of care to treat their injury.
COVID Vaccine Clinic Dates
Net Health continues to offer adult and pediatric vaccines and boosters every three weeks at the clinic on 100 Medical Circle in Sulphur Springs. The clinic will be held on the following dates:
- August 22-26,
- September 19-23, and
- October 17-21.
You may walk in from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. No appointment is necessary.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multispecialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Pills, Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia, Meth Found During Search Of A Cumby Residence Saturday
3 Others Also Jailed Over Weekend On Unrelated Controlled Substance Charges
Officials reported finding multiple types of pills, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine and fraudulently used or possession of ID and debit cards during a search of a Cumby residence Saturday night; four people were taken into custody on felony charges as a result. At least three others were also jailed on felony controlled substance charges over the weekend, according to arrest and jail reports.
Cumby Search Warrant
At approximately 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Johnny Painter and Officer Justin Talley, along with Cumby ISD Police, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies, and Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit personnel executed a search warrant in the 400 block of Main Street in Cumby.
Cumby police reported debit cards and other identifying information, several items of drug paraphernalia, pills, methamphetamine, marijuana, several baggies containing white crystalized substances and multiple syringes containing a clear liquid suspected to be meth during the search of the Cumby residence.
Overall, CPD in reported noted the following recovered as evidence during the search:
- 6.7 ounces of marijuana,
- 237.9 grams of suspected meth,
- 65 white bar shaped pills suspected to be 130 mg Alprazolam pills,
- 29 white round pills (30 mg),
- five 10 mg yellow pills,
- two 5 mg white pills,
- two scales with a crystal-like residue,
- 15 pipes of the type used to smoke illegal substance which contained a residue, 24 used syringes with a residue and
- two syringes loaded with a clear liquid suspected to be meth.
All of the people inside the residence were placed into custody at 10:20 p.m. Saturday.
Booked into Hopkins County jail early Sunday morning, Aug. 7, 2022, were the following residents 60-year-old Michael Ray Watkins and 52-year-old Kobi Janea Peyton on five charges each, 66-year-old Geraldine Harris on three charges, and 39-year-old Audra Lee Duran.
Cumby Police Chief Jeff Hundley reported that one additional person went to the hospital and will be facing at least one additional charge as well.
Because of the address’ proximity to a school zone, all controlled substance and marijuana charges also carried a drug-free zone enhancement.
Watkins and Peyton (who jail records show is also known by Kobi Adams Martinez and Kobi Janea Martinez Peyton) both remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in lieu of $165,000 in bonds each — $50,000 each on two possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance in a drug-free zone charges, $50,000 on a possession of 28 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance in a drug-free zone charge, $5,000 on the possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone charge, and $10,000 on the fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, according to jail reports.
Duran remained in jail Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in lieu of a $50,000 bond on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
Harris also remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in lieu of a $20,000 bond on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance in a drug-free zone, a $50,000 bond on the possession of 28 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and a $5,000 bond on a possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone charge.
League Street Traffic Stop
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Edward Jaime reported stopping a Chevrolet 1500 at 2:22 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, on League Street at Lee Street for a traffic violation. During the stop, Jaime alleged in arrest reports, Marty Lee Kays removed a small clear baggie containing a crystal-like substance the officer believed to be methamphetamine from a shirt pocket.
The 46-year-old Sulphur Springs man was placed into custody at 2:43 a.m. Sunday. Jaime reported officers also found another clear baggy with crystal-like substance suspected to be meth on Kays. The substance and packaging, according to Jaime, weighed 25.4 grams.
Kays, who jail records show is also known by Cowboy Kays and Cowboy Marty, was booked into Hopkins County jail at 4:01 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, on a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance; a drug-free zone enhancement was added due to the proximity of the traffic stop to a school property, according to arrest reports.
The 46-year-old Sulphur Springs man remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in lieu of the $30,000 bond set on the first-degree felony charge, according to jail reports.
I-30 West Traffic Stop
Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported stopping a westbound gray Ford Fusion without tail lights illuminated at 11:31 p.m. Friday on Interstate 30 near mile marker 114.
The driver was identified by an Arkansas ID card as Jovan Tyree Tyson. A records check showed the 40-year-old Little Rock man to be wanted in his home state for violation of parole, which he was on for manufacture, delivery or possession of a controlled substance. Tyson was taken into custody at 11:45 p.m. Aug. 5, 2022, after the warrant was confirmed, Talley noted in arrest reports.
Talley reported seeing a clear plastic baggy containing a white rock-like substance he suspected to be cocaine, when he opened the door of his patrol vehicle so Tyson could get out at the jail. The suspected cocaine weighted 1.71 grams, according to Talley, resulting in Tyson being booked into Hopkins County jail at 12:57 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, on not only the parole warrant but also a new possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Tyson was held in Hopkins County jail Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Bond on the Hopkins County charge was set at $10,000. However, he was being held for Arkansas authorities on the warrant.
East Shannon Road Arrest
Trenton Scott Horn was served with a warrant Friday at an East Shannon Road business. According to arrest reports, the 21-year-old Mount Pleasant man was involved in a Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit controlled substance “buy,” with approximately 7 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance including packaging. SCU Lt. Mark Estes was able to attain a warrant for Horn’s arrest and notified Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Brandon Mayes about it.
Mayes located Horn at the East Shannon Road business, and Lt. Estes had the warrant in hand. Thus, Horn was taken into custody at 8:19 a.m. Aug. 5, 2022, on the warrant. His vehicle was released to Horn’s coworker at his request. Horn was booked into Hopkins County jail at 8:59 p.m. Aug. 5, 2022, on the outstanding manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a controlled substance warrant.
The Mount Pleasant man was released from Hopkins County jail Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, on a $100,000 bond on the first-degree felony delivery warrant.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
SSPD: 75-Year-Old Sulphur Springs Woman Injured During Altercation With Granddaughter
A 75-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was reportedly injured during an altercation with her granddaughter at a Glover Street residence Saturday afternoon.
Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Brandon Mayes and Officer Derrick Williams responded at 12:43 p.m. Aug. 6, 2022, to the reported disturbance. Upon arriving the older woman was reported to have been pushed down by her granddaughter, Jessica Elizabeth Bender. The grandmother reportedly fell over a wooden glider and hit a glass end table, causing injury to her wrist. The grandmother claimed the wrist to be burning. A short time later, Mayes noted the woman’s wrist was red.
The 31-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was taken into custody at 1:11 p.m. Aug. 6, 2022, in connection with the altercation and assault of her grandmother. Police, in arrest reports, noted Jessica Bender showed some resistance to the officers efforts.
Police later learned Bender’s grandmother is a 75-year-old woman, resulting in the 31-year-old being booked into Hopkins County jail at 4:36 p.m. Aug. 6, on an injury to an elderly charge, according to arrest reports. Bender remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Her bond was set at $30,000 on the third-degree felony injury to elderly charge, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
Dike Man Accused Of Shooting At Son During Disturbance
A 46-year-old Dike man was accused Saturday evening of shooting at his son during a disturbance, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Isaac Foley, Zack Horne, Chris Baumann and Sgt. Tanner Steward responded at 6:14 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, to a disturbance in which a man was alleged to be shooting a firearm at another man in front of a County Road 3518 residence.
Upon arrival, deputies located and made contact on the with the alleged shooter, the 46-year-old resident, on the front porch as well as his 22-year-old son. Kenneth George Andrews was detained for further investigation.
The younger man claimed his father, Kenneth Andrews, and he were involved in a verbal altercation that took place in front of the CR 3518 residence. The father began shooting a pistol at him while in the driveway of the residence. The son told police he ran to his grandfather’s residence on the same property, seeking cover. The younger man then alleged his father drove across the yard in front of his grandfather’s residence, exited the vehicle and continue shooting the firearm while in the grandfather’s yard, Foley noted in arrest reports.
Deputies reported finding evidence on the property that would seem to support the accusation. Kenneth Andrews agreed to let them search his vehicle and his residence. Deputies located 15 spent shell casings, 9mm ammunition matching the spent shell casings, a bag containing a white powdery substance they believed to be cocaine and other miscellaneous drug paraphernalia. Deputies took photos of both residences and arrested Kenneth Adams at 6:25 p.m. Aug. 6, 2022, then transported him to the county jail.
Kenneth Andrews was booked into Hopkins County jail at 11:42 p.m. Aug. 6, 2022, on an aggravated assault of a family or household member with a weapon and a possession of 4 grams or less, but more than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance after the substance field-tested positive for cocaine and weighed 4.194 grams including packaging.
Andrews was released from Hopkins County jail Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, on a $100,000 bond on the aggravated assault charge and a $50,000 on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
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.
