News

April, 2016

• 6 April

  Sulphur Springs Teen Sentenced For Violating Probation

      A Sulphur Springs man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for violating the probation he was on for aggravated assault and burglary charges. Since 19 year old Zataviane Quamaine Goodson was placed on probation, he was arrested for theft at Walmart, and for threatening a Sulphur …
• 6 April

  Sulphur Springs Police Arrest Two After Disturbance

      Two men were arrested last night by Sulphur Springs police after they were called to a residence in the 600 block of Houston Street.  34 year old Wesley James Chester was charged with burglary of a habitation with the intent to assault. The victims, a man and a …
• 6 April

  NE Texas Woman Charged With Embezzlement

      A Northeast Texas woman has been arrested for allegedly embezzling money from her employer. 32-year-old Latisha Nicole Jenkins is accused of using the debit card of Texarkana Parts and Logistics to steal about $74,000. She has been released from the Bowie County jail after posting $20,000 bond. She …
• 6 April

  Titus County Deputy Arrests North Texas Fugitive

    A Titus County deputy arrested a North Texas person who was considered a dangerous fugitive. 23 year old Dominique Lambert of Arlington was wanted on three outstanding Tarrant County warrants for aggravated robbery. Other charges include possession of marijuana. Bonds totaled $40,000.
• 6 April

  East Texas Restaurant Heavily Damaged By Fire

  An early morning fire heavily damaged a popular East Texas restaurant Tuesday. Multiple departments battled the blaze at King’s Fish House  at the intersection of Hwy 19 and I-20 in Canton.  The interior was extensively damaged, but the structure itself had only minimal damage. The cause of the blaze is …
• 6 April

  South Texas Man Slated For Execution

      A 38 year old Donna , Texas man is set for lethal injection tonight in Huntsville.  Pablo Lucio Vasquez was condemned for murdering a 12 year old boy and told investigators he drank the victim’s blood. Defense attorney’s for Vasquez say he is mentally ill and unfit for …
• 6 April

  Texas A & M Commerce Library Evacuated for Suspicious Package

    The James Gee Library at Texas A&M-Commerce was closed and evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a suspicious package was found.  A special unit from Garland responded to assist  University and Commerce police.  A university spokesperson says the situation was resolved and the library re-opened at 6pm.
• 6 April

  22 Volunteer Positions Open for City of Paris

    Volunteers are needed to fill 22 vacancies on 10 City of Paris boards, committees and commissions. The terms for the position generally run from July 1st  through  June 30 of 2019, with the exception of the Housing Authority, which will run through 2018.  Applications are available at City Hall …
• 5 April

  Local Felon Jailed In Lamar County

      A convicted felon is behind bars for allegedly firing at a vehicle. 29 year old DeCarlos Johnson was charged with felon in possession of a firearm and deadly conduct. HE remains in the Lamar County jail in lieu of $40,000.  He allegedly fired the shots while he was …
• 5 April

  New Details On 15 Year Old Paris Robbery Suspect

      New details have been released by Paris Police Lieutenant John Berry about the robbery allegedly committed by a 15 year old boy. Dispatch received a call from a medical alarm company indicating that a client had reported a man pulling a gun on her in the 3200 block …