Wood County Sheriff’s Report, January 8-14, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone … if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings. January 8 Deputies were...
Crime In 7 Major Offense Categories At 20-Year Low In Sulphur Springs
New Record Lows Set For Home, Building Burglaries Crime declined overall in Sulphur Springs last year, setting a new 20-year record, according to data recorded by Sulphur Springs Police Department for the seven major offense categories. Six fewer crimes were recorded by Sulphur Springs Police Department in 2019 than in 2018. That sets the 20-year record low at 162 crimes overall in the city, according to data provided by SSPD. In...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
September 25, 2019 to October 1, 2019 September 25th Deputies were dispatched to CR 3859 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:30 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole an animal trap from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:36 a.m., in reference to harassment on FM 1801 near Mineola. At 11:06 a.m., horses were...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 24-30, 2019
July 24th Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:10 a.m., in reference to an animal complaint on CR 4510 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident. Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 11:56 a.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s credit/debit card without authorization. This case has...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 19-25, 2019
June 19th Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Quitman, at approximately 5:39 a.m., in reference to a traffic hazard. Deputies located the traffic hazard and cleared the roadway. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:18 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and they were separated. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2444 near Mineola, at approximately 12:33 p.m.,...
Industrial Drive Gas Station Robbed Monday
Sulphur Springs Police are investigating a robbery that occurred around 6 a.m. Monday at gas station in the 400 block of West Industrial Drive. A store clerk was reportedly opening up for the day when a male with a ski mask covering his face entered the store. The man allegedly sprayed mace into the clerk’s face, spoke to her and left with money, according to SSPD Sgt. Brandon Mayes. The store clerk was treated by Hopkins County...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 29-June 4, 2019
May 29th Deputies were dispatched, at approximately 7:23 a.m., to County Road 2110 on an animal complaint regarding a snake. The snake was relocated from the residence to the woods. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1360 in Quitman, at approximately 10:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. The residence and barn were secured and there was no sign of activity. Deputies spoke with reporting party, at approximately 10:17 a.m., in...
Home Invasion Suspect Sought by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators
A home invasion and robbery at a residence on State Highway 11W just outside the city of Sulphur Springs has Hopkins County Investigators seeking assistance from the public. A $1,000 cash reward and possibly other reward money through Crime Stoppers are being offered. On Tuesday a thin build masked white male believed to be between 40 and 50 years of age entered the unlocked back door of the residence and walked up behind the senior...
Burden Sentenced to 40 Years in TDCJ by Delta County Jury
Editor’s Note: According to the District Attorney’s Office is is the first felony trial prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jodi Cox. Kim Wayne Burden was convicted by a Delta County Eighth Judicial District jury of 3rd Degree felony Failure to appear and sentenced to 40 years in TDCJ on Tuesday, January 29th. The charge was filed when Burden failed to show up for was a Felony Unlawful Possession of a Fire Arm by a...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Indicts 69 in January
January 25, 2019 – A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 69 indictments in January, 2019. Those indicted who have been arrested include: Daniel Lee Baxter was indicted for Injury Child/Elderly Disable with Intent Bodily Injury Janie Lynn Perez was indicted for Improper Relationship Between Educator/Student . In a press release from the office of North Hopkins ISD Superintendent Darin Jolly the district announced that a now...
