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...
2 Zoning Requests, 2 Grant Applications, Tax Abatement Policy On Feb. 2 City Council Agenda
Two zoning requests, two grant applications, designation of election judges and early voting dates for the May 2022 city council election, review of the tax abatement policy, seven 380 agreements and bids for materials and contracts for the first phase of the College Street road rebuilding and sidewalk projects are all on Tuesday night’s regular Sulphur Springs City Council agenda. Sulphur Springs Municipal Building The City...
Local 911 Is Service Down Again, Call Provided Numbers For Emergencies
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson at noon Jan. 25, 2022, reported that the local 911 service is down again, and encourages city and county residents to store alternate emergency numbers to call in the event of an emergency in Sulphur Springs or Hopkins County when 911 is down. “Once again, we have an interruption in our area and our 911 system is not receiving all calls. Please call 903-439-3719 for city emergencies...
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....
Florida Man Jailed For Having Drug Test Falsification Device
A 33-year-old Kissimmee, Florida man was jailed Friday night for having a drug test falsification device, a bottle of false urine, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Silas Whaley reported conducting a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Malibu at 9:25 p.m. Jan. 21, 2022, on Lee Street. When contacted, the driver allegedly admitted to possessing an open container. A probable cause search of the car revealed a plastic...
11-Mile Vehicle Pursuit On I-30 Ends With Felony Arrest
An 11-mile vehicle pursuit along Interstate 30 east early Friday morning resulted in a felony arrest and a dog bite, according to arrest reports. Donquese Everett-Young AKA Donqese Jones, Donya Smith, Donquese Young and Donquese Taunnay Young (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported stopping a Chevrolet Malibu at 12:09 a.m. Jan. 21, 2022, on I-30 east at mile marker 112 for a traffic violation. The...
3 Men Jailed Over The Weekend On Felony Warrants
At least three people were jailed over the weekend on felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Martin Gonzalez Guerrero (HCSO jail reports) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Josh Davis and Bobby Osornio were made aware of Martin Gonzalez Guerrero had an outstanding warrant for his arrest Saturday. They went to the 46-year-old Como man’s Lynch Street residence, served the warrant and took him into...
High Speed Chase On I-30 East Results In 1 Arrest
A high speed chase on I-30 east from Cumby to Sulphur Springs concluded with a 23-year-old Cooper man’s arrest Sunday evening, according to arrest reports. Dylan Toon (HCSO jail photo) Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported seeing a black Toyota Tundra being driven recklessly at a high rate of speed on Interstate 30 east near mile marker 111 at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 16, 2022. The driver also disregarded another motorists’...
Man Jailed On 3 Controlled Substance Charges
Woman Arrested After Pipes Found In Her Car A 27-year-old man was jailed on three controlled substance charges after police found a pistol, pills and suspected cocaine were found in his vehicle. A 36-year-old Commerce woman was also jailed on a controlled substance charge in an unrelated traffic stop Friday evening, according to arrest reports. Cadi Lane Arrest Marc Oneil Hutchings Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro...
Loop 301 Traffic Stop Results In Controlled Substance Arrest
Stephen Charles Gilreath An East Loop 301 traffic stop at 12:05 a.m. Jan. 13, 2022, resulted in one controlled substance arrest. Sulphur Springs Police Officers Silas Whaley and Robble Acosta conducted a traffic stop on a black Chrysler 300. The driver and owner of the car gave the officers permission to search it. Whaley reported finding a gray bag containing a crystal-like substance believed based on his training to be...
