Crime Down In 7 Major Categories, Clearance Rate Up In Hopkins County In 2021
Crime in the seven major reporting categories was down and the clearance rate was up in 2021 in Hopkins County, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Officers initiated 135 cases in the major offense categories, 132 of which were cleared, giving the sheriff’s office a clearance rate of 97.77% in those categories in 2021. That’s 30 fewer cases initiated by sheriff’s office staff in 2021 than the year...
More Than 135 Indictments Signed By Hopkins County Grand Jury
When the Hopkins County Grand Jury last met they signed more than 135 indictments, pushing those cases forward for prosecution. Approximately 110 people were named in the charges, including 18 individuals accused of more than one offense. In some cases, more than one person is alleged to have been involved in the same offense, according to the indictment list released by the District Clerk’s Office for the December 29, 2021...
Authorities: Manhunt Launched For Dallas Man Who Fled After Assaulting Officers Who Tried To Stop Him For Shoplifting Alcoholic Beverages
A 27-year-old Dallas man allegedly assaulted the police officers who tried to stop him from shoplifting a basket full of alcoholic beverages. He lead officers on a vehicle pursuit through Sulphur Springs, through pastures and into the county, where he fled after crashing into a tree. The manhunt ended after the suspect got wet in a cold pond and was taken into custody Saturday. He now faces 11 charges, with bonds totaling $1,769,000....
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed Twice In 4 Days
A 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed twice in four days on a felony charge, according to arrest reports. Steven Charles Gilreath (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Bobby Osornio, Josh Davis and Colt Patterson, and Sgt. Scott Davis went to a Brinker Street residence early Monday morning, Jan. 17, 2021, after being made aware Steven Charles Gilreath, a wanted man, was at the location. When deputies...
At Least 6 Jailed On Felony Charges This Week
January 7, 2022 – At least six people were jailed on felony charges this week, three on warrants, one on a controlled substance charge and two on a firearm charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Russell Drive Arrest Sulphur Springs Police Officer Victor Reyna and Sgt. Matt Glenn responded at 9:27 p.m. Jan. 5, 2022, to a report of a theft at a South Broadway Street gas station. Upon arrival, the cashier told officers the...
3 Jailed New Year’s Day For Violating Probation
Three people were jailed New Year’s Day for violating probation, according to arrest reports. Bryan Jermaine Bell Bryan Jermaine Bell was stopped at 11:20 a.m. Jan. 1, 2022 on Oak Avenue for a traffic violation. A records check revealed two warrants for the 37-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s arrest. Bell was booked into Hopkins County jail on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for aggravated assault with...
Ten People Jailed In Hopkins County Over The Last Week On Felony Warrants
Ten people were jailed in Hopkins County over the last week, Dec. 5-10 on felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. County Road 2408 Arrest Charles Cliffton Newman III Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann was made aware of a warrant for Charles Cliffton Newman III’s arrest. Baumann and Investigator Michael Russell and other deputies went to the man’s County Road 2408 residence at 3:15...
3 Arrested After Contraband Found During Traffic Stops
Three people were arrested after police found contraband during two separate traffic stops. I-30 east Traffic Stop Delma Jatavion Jefferson Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported stopping a Buick Lacrosse at 9:25 p.m. Dec. 2, at mile marker 114 on Interstate 30 east for a traffic violation. The driver, 22-year-old Delma Jatavion Jefferson of Nash, was found to be in possession of a hand gun. He also was found to have a...
4 Men Jailed In 4 Days On Controlled Substance Charges
At least 4 men were jailed in 4 days on controlled substance charges, according to arrest reports. Posey Lane Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Isaac Foley stopped a Ford pickup at 8:02 p.m. Nov. 26, 2021, on Posey Lane at Hines Street after observing the truck run a stop sign by failing to come to a complete stop at the intersection, according to arrest reports. Ernesto Arellano...
2 Arrested Tuesday on Felony Warrants
A 22-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested Tuesday for the second time this month, while a 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Tuesday for the third time this year, both on felony charges. Hadden Dewayne Moreland (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Isaac Foley and Zack Horne were made aware of an active warrant for Hadden Dewayne Moreland’s arrest. The sheriff’s officer followed up...
