From Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 9:49 a.m., a Sulphur Springs Police Department Officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle on eastbound Interstate 30 near the 125-mile marker. The officer activated his emergency lights and siren but t
Hopkins Co. Sheriffâs Office looking to hire new detective
Hopkins Co. Sheriffâs Office looking to hire new detective By Lesya Feinstein | March 10, 2021 at 3:49 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 5:28 PM
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The Hopkins County Sheriffâs Office is asking for money to hire a new detective.
Sheriff Matt Sanderson tells 14 News the Sheriffâs Office only has one detective whoâs overworked handling the role alone.
Sanderson presented their budget to the Hopkins County Budget and Personnel Committee Tuesday asking for an increase in funding for the position. He acknowledges it will cost more but says theyâre already paying more in overtime than theyâd like for the lone detective.
Hopkins County K-9 who served 7 years with sheriffâs office passes away The Hopkins County Sheriffâs Office said goodbye to âK-9 Kaneâ on Saturday. (Source: Hopkins County Sheriff s Office) By Keaton Eberly | January 30, 2021 at 5:36 PM CST - Updated January 30 at 5:42 PM
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A crime fighter and companion is being commended.
This weekend, the Hopkins County Sheriffâs Office said goodbye to âK-9 Kane,â who worked from 2010 to 2017.
The sheriffâs office says he took drugs off the streets, apprehended criminals, as well as protected his partner and other deputies.
Since retiring, Kane has been living with his handler, Detective Joe Stratton, and his family.
makes sense to me, especially people that have families. reporter: there is also a new report out that the mcclellan -d has a motion detecting camera system installed at their home but it wasn t working. back to you, jenna. jenna: wow, more from that area in just a little moment. thank you very much, dan springer. we ll be talking more about this story. not only is it a big story in the state of texas, really it has national attention as well. at the bottom of the hour governor rick perry will join us live on this topic and tell us more about what his office is doing about it and what we should also keep in mind when we continue to cover what is next here on this investigation. reporter: turning now to the national gun debate as lawmakers grapple with reducing violence more police departments all over the country are trying to make sure that their officers are not getting outgunned by the criminals. jonathan serrie following this one live in atlanta. jonathan. reporter: hi, greg.