The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Justin Lane Slatton Jr., 20, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Bell County Crime Stoppers and San Angelo Crime …
Read More »Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Connection June 17
by Meredith Caddell Dairy Festival Coronation Pageant, Sat., June 18, Civic Center Auditorium The 2016 Dairy Festival Coronation Pageant will be held Saturday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Auditorium. The Queen candidates will be presented and one of the beautiful young ladies will …
Read More »Hot Weather Continues
Highs today will be in the mid to upper 90s with heat index values between 103 and 108 degrees. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for all of North and Central Texas through Friday.
Read More »Hopkins County Man Guilty Of Child Sexual Assault
A 39 year old Saltillo man due in Hopkins County District Court for pre-trial hearing Wednesday, changed his mind and pleaded guilty to continuous sexual assault of a child under the age of 14. Jesus Avilla was sentenced to 20 years in prison on the first degree felony …
Read More »East Texas Man Indicted In Baby’s Death
The Hunt County grand jury has indicted an area man on capital murder charges. 25 year old Deaundray Edward Woods of Greenville is accused of killing 5 week old Devynn Alyse McEwen by beating her with his hands, feet and an unknown object and throwing her against a …
Read More »Former Judge To Plead In Embezzlement Case
The Greenville Herald Banner is reporting that a former Lone Oak Municipal Court judge will plead guilty to charges of embezzling between $1500 and $20,000. Lisa Marie Brown was indicted for abuse of official capacity a year ago. Brown’s attorney notified the court that his client intends to enter …
Read More »New Engineer For TxDOT – Atlanta
The Atlanta District of the Texas Department of Transportation has named a new District Engineer. Glenn H. Green will replace Robert H. Ratcliff, who recently retired. Green has been with TxDOT since 1984. The Atlanta District of TxDOT serves Bowie, Camp, Cass, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Titus and …
Read More »One Arrested By Reno Police After Traffic Stop
Reno Police stopped a vehicle at about 1am Wednesday morning for speeding in the 5400 block of Lamar Road. As the officer made contact with the driver, an odor of burnt marijuana was observed, along with the car having two passengers with the driver. The driver was identified …
Read More »UPDATE Hopkins County Couple Charged With Endangering A Child
23 year old Desiree Krystal Brown of Sulphur Springs and 29 year old Rogers Dale Petrea of Como were arrested by SCU officers at the CPS office on a warrant for endangering a child. The warrant was issued after a 1 year old child allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine. Bond was …
Read More »Inmate Served With Additional Warrant
A Special Crimes Unit officer served a 2nd degree felony warrant for delivery of a controlled substance on a Sulphur Springs woman already in the Hopkins County jail. 67 year old Sharon Ann Ball had already been charged on other drug related crimes.
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