Cutting Crime With Curfew Laws
By Savannah Owens In response to incidents of vandalism – many cities such as Greenville, Dallas, Rockwall, Paris, Allen, and Mt. Pleasant have implemented curfew laws. Sulphur Springs currently does not have curfew laws. KSST interviewed various sources on the pros and cons of curfew laws and their impact on crime and vandalism. To start the discussion – Curfews for minors differ from city to city, they typically impact...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 12-18, 2017
July 12th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1686 near Alba, at approximately 12:35 a.m., in reference to a possible burglary. Deputies searched the residence and the scene was cleared. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2377 near Alba, at approximately 7:25 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure. Deputies were dispatched to Comanche near Quitman, at approximately 7:54 a.m., in reference to a...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 5-11, 2017
July 5th Deputies were dispatched to CR 2100 near Alba, at approximately 8:05 a.m., in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a cooler from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Mineola, at approximately 8:09 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies checked the area and the scene was cleared without incident. At...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 28-July 4, 2017
June 28th Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure. At approximately 9:07 a.m., deputies contacted the reporting party in reference to a request to speak to an officer. Deputies gave the reporting party information regarding a civil issue that occurred on HWY 182 near Quitman. Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 21-27, 2017
June 21st Deputies were dispatched to CR 2298 near Mineola, at approximately 12:59 a.m., in reference to a possible disturbance. When deputies arrived on scene, it appeared the individuals were not causing a disturbance of any kind. Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2345 near Alba; at approximately 1:24 a.m. Deputies assisted the individual with a courtesy ride. Deputies responded to a disturbance near Lake Holbrook, at...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 14-20, 2017
June 14th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1973 near Yantis, at approximately 9:45 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. When they arrived, everything was good. Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Quitman, at approximately 11:44 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was responsive and cooperative. Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1885 near Yantis, at approximately 1:21 p.m. The area was searched, but...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 7-13, 2017
Wood County Sheriff’s Report: June 7th At 4:11 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4730 near Winnsboro. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 8:00 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Both parties involved were told to separate. At 9:43 a.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 3495 on a warrant service. Kevin Foster, 28, of Hawkins, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Deputies responded to a...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Down 81 Indictments in April, 2017
A total of 81 indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury Monday afternoon, April 24, 2017. Not all are listed below awaiting the arrest of the indicted. Those who have been arrested and indicted include: David Allen Woolverton, Jr., 35 of Como for seven counts of Prohibited Sexual Conduct. The conduct with a family member began in 2011 and has continued until the arrest. Woolverton had been charged with one count for...
Missing Arkansas Child Found in Franklin County
Franklin County Sheriff, Ricky Jones, reported he and his deputies assisted the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, in the recovery of a missing child from Searcy County, Arkansas on Wednesday, April 19th. According to Sheriff Jones, the FBI had received a tip of the possible location of a Missing Child just north of the Winnsboro city limits in Franklin County, TX. Upon receiving the tip, FBI Agents and Deputies from Franklin...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 15-21, 2017
March 15th At 12:52 a.m., a donkey was reported out on Highway 80/FM 2422. A deputy initiated a traffic stop at 2:58 a.m. on Highway 37, north of CR 2303. The driver, Mark Christopher Phillips, 44, of Mineola was arrested for Driving While License Invalid without Financial Responsibility. At 4:03 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 154/CR 3230. At 5:03 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1843/FM 2966 in Yantis. At 6:48 a.m., cows...
