District Attorney Mark Matloff has dismissed all charges against former Rattan softball coach Paul Watts. They had charged him with sexual battery. Matloff said they dropped the case in the interest of justice. He said that “multiple individuals” said the alleged victim was “untruthful about the allegations.” Others who testified …

  The Paris–Lamar County Health District reports three new or probable cases of COVID-19 but no recent deaths. The Texas DSHS reports 58 active, and the total number of fatalities remains at 156.

  The Texas DSHS Coronavirus Dashboard reports 21 active cases of COVID-19 and 84 deaths from the virus in Titus County. There have been 3,642 recoveries.

  The Texas DSHS Coronavirus Dashboard reports 40 active cases of COVID-19 and 113 deaths from the virus in Hopkins County. There have been 3,020 recoveries from the virus.

Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit (SCU) investigators executed a narcotics search warrant at a local residence. They seized 1.5 pounds of marijuana, 760 grams of THC edibles, approximately 14,200 in cash, and five weapons. Authorities did not identify the four men at the residence arrested for Engaging in Organized …

Kelsey Devon Carrillo A 29-year-old Sulphur Springs woman has been charged with Child Endangerment after her baby tested positive for methamphetamine. SCU officers assisted Child Protective Services with the investigation of Kelsey Devon Carrillo after she was arrested on May 23 when they found a large quantity of methamphetamine in …

James Monte Montgomery Longview Police arrested the Mayor of Athens Thursday for online solicitation of a minor. They booked 63-year-old Mayor James Monte Montgomery into the Gregg County Jail. His bond is $300,000, and he bonded out a few hours later. There were unspecified conditions of his bond.

Kayley Marie Villata Authorities arrested 17-year-old Kayley Marie Villalta of Mt. Pleasant on a warrant for Assault of a Peace Officer or Judge. Her bond is $20,000, and she remains in the Titus County Jail.

JBS Press Release JBS USA and Pilgrim’s announced Thursday that all of their global facilities are fully operational after resolving the criminal cyber attack on Sunday, May 30. The company’s swift response, robust IT systems, and encrypted backup servers allowed for a rapid recovery. As a result, JBS USA and …

  From Mt. Pleasant Police Department On May 21st, the pictured female suspect, was able to walk out of our local Verizon Wireless with two iPhone 12’s as well as two air pods. The female was able to produce fraudulent identification to an account and able to purchase these items …