Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 24-30, 2018
January 24th At 6:58 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 4430 near Winnsboro. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:40 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:30 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 17 near Alba. A known actor stole money from the reporting party’s residence....
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 10-16, 2018
January 10th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1810 near Yantis, at approximately 1:58 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared. Deputies were dispatched to Geronimo near Quitman, at approximately 7:30 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. John Payne, 47, of Quitman, was arrested for Criminal Trespassing. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:38 a.m., in...
Winnsboro Police Report October 23-29, 2017
Winnsboro Police made three arrests, responded to 166 calls for service, issued 27 warnings and 36 citations during the report period, October 23-29, 2017. Kyle Frye, 18, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested on October 28th on a Rains County warrant. Jose Morales, 35, of Winnsboro, was arrested October 29th for DWI. Michael Truett, 26, of Winnsboro, was arrested October 29th for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions. No...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report October 10, 2017
In his report to city council Tuesday night, October 10th, City Manager Marc Maxwell noted: MOORE STREET – The concrete work is completed. All that remains is a little backfilling behind the curbs and some cleanup. PAMPA STREET – The reconstruction of Pampa Street has begun. The Capital Construction Division has finished replacing the sewer line. Construction on the water line is about to begin. After that the street will be...
Police Search for 17 Year Old Suspect in Shooting
The Sulphur Springs Police Department is looking for a 17-year old man in connection with a shooting that occurred late Wednesday. An active arrest warrant has been issued naming Dakota Hunter Parker for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police Sgt. David Gilmore is investigating the shooting and he said there is also a second warrant naming Parker that is not related to the shooting. Patrol officers responded to a report of...
Tax Revenue and Police and Fire Personnel Are Front and Center at City Council Special Meeting; Other Entities To Conduct Public Hearings on Tax Rates/Revenue As Well
Two questions—tax revenue and police and fire personnel—are on the mind of residents in the City of Sulphur Springs as the city council meets Friday at noon in Council Chambers, 201 North Davis Street. First the tax rate and then personnel are addressed below. Although the tax rate for the City of Sulphur Springs will remain at 44-cents per 100-dollars total tax revenues will increase thanks to a 2.5% increase in property values for...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda for August 1, 2017
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements: Police Chief Jay Sanders – Presentation Manager’s report will include status report of capital...
SSPD Major Offenses Reported for First Six Months of 2017
In the first six months of 2017, Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders said the trend for major offenses continues a downward slope. He said that due to better coverage of the city, major crimes have decreased over the past few years. In the first six months no homicide has occurred. However, that number will change with death of the woman who jumped from the League Street Bridge Monday, July 24, 2017. That number will be reflected...
Winnsboro Police Report June 19-25, 2017
Winnsboro Police made five arrests, investigated three accidents, responded to 161 calls for service, issued 63 citations and wrote 29 warnings during the June 19-25, 2017 report period. Courtney Jackson, 21, of Scroggins was arrested June 20 on a Titus County warrant. Autumn Bennett, 21, of Longview was arrested June 24 on a Gregg County warrant. James Findley, 29, of Sulphur Springs was arrested June 22 on a City of Winnsboro...
Winnsboro Police Report June 12-18, 2017
Winnsboro Police made five arrests, investigated one accident, answered 198 calls for service, issued 67 citations and 41 warnings during the report period, June 12-18, 2017. John Spencer, 34, of Winnsboro was arrested June 15th for public intoxication. Jodi Williams, 45, of Baton Rouge, LA was arrested June 17th for an expired driver’s license. Christopher Pyron, 27, of Winnsboro was arrested June 18 on a Wood County warrant. Cynthia...
