Sulphur Springs Police Department

05/21/2026

**Public Assistance Requested**

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at approximately 10:23 a.m., Sulphur Springs Police Department officers responded to the 400 block of Whitworth Street in reference to a report of an unknown male entering a residence.

Officers made contact with a male juvenile who reported that the unknown male entered the residence through the front door and forced him out of the residence on foot toward Lamar Street. The juvenile was able to break free from the suspect and return to the residence.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s, wearing red pants, a white shirt, and black backpack. He is also reported to have gold teeth and a tattoo on his forearm.

Officers checked cameras in the immediate area but were unsuccessful in locating any footage of the possible suspect.

Anyone who saw the suspect or has information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Joe Scott at 903-885-7602.

The investigation is ongoing.

05/15/2026

***Public Service Announcement***

With summer break quickly approaching, the Police Department is asking for parents’ assistance in addressing the use of motorized scooters, e-bikes, and other motorized vehicles in our city parks.

While these vehicles may appear to be harmless, they can cause damage to park facilities and create safety concerns. Recently, damage was reported to the basketball court surface at Pacific Park as a result of scooters and e-bikes being driven on the basketball surface.

We encourage parents to speak with their children about keeping motorized scooters, e-bikes, and other motorized vehicles out of city parks. Not only does this help protect our public spaces and keep them safe and enjoyable for everyone but operating any type of motorized vehicle in a city park is also a violation of city ordinance.

Please share this message so we can work together to keep our parks safe, enjoyable, and damage-free.

05/04/2026

*** Public Information Release***

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 8:55 a.m., Officers responded to Mark Street in Sulphur Springs after a report of skeletal remains discovered near a residence.

Upon arrival, Officers confirmed the remains were human. Criminal Investigation Officers, with assistance from the Texas Ranger, conducted a search of the surrounding area and located additional remains. All remains were collected and transported to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas, Texas, where efforts will be made to determine the individual’s identity and cause of death.

The investigation remains ongoing.

05/04/2026

UPDATE: SUSPECT IDENTIFIED

We're reaching out for your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent Theft.
See the attached photo of the suspect and suspect vehicle. If you recognize this person or this vehicle, please contact Detective Silas Whaley at 903-885-6438 or swhaley@sspd.

03/28/2026

Applications can be picked up at the Police Department or Water Department at 125 South Davis Street. If you should have any questions, please contact Communications Supervisor Nancy Stillwagoner or Lieutenant Brad Horton at 903-885-7602. If you would like an application emailed, you can do so by sending an email to [email protected]. Applications are also available at the QR Code below.

03/28/2026

*****Update*****

Juveniles have been located.

***Runaway - Juveniles***

The Sulphur Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the below runaway juveniles.

Zakarriah D'Anna Frazier 11 yoa, approx. 5'3" tall, 125lbs, and Zariah Denise Frazier 9 yoa, approx. 4'6", 67lbs.

Zakarriah and Zariah are sisters and may be enroute to Oklahoma in a black midsize SUV.

Please contact the Police Department at (903)885-7602 with any information regarding their whereabouts.

03/22/2026

03/13/2026

**Vandalism at the Skatepark**

The Sulphur Springs Police Department is investigating graffiti that was recently found at the skatepark. We are asking for the community’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible.

If you have any information, you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 903-885-2020 or the Police Department at 903-885-7602 and speak with Investigator Silas Whaley.

03/02/2026

**Information Release**

On Monday, March 2, 2026, at 3:03 a.m. officers responded to eastbound Interstate 30 in reference to a major crash.

According to preliminary investigation, a 2014 Ford Transit Van was eastbound on Interstate 30. A truck tractor semi-trailer was parked on the improved shoulder of the roadway near the 127-mile marker. The driver of the van failed to drive in a single lane and veered onto the improved shoulder and struck the rear of the truck tractor semi-trailer.

The 35-year-old female driver of the van and 1 year old male front seat passenger were pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings. Names will not be released at this time, and the crash is still under investigation.

Please keep all involved in your thoughts and prayers.

01/26/2026

***Hiring TCOLE Certified Officer***

Applications can be picked up at the Police Department or Water Department, located at 125 South Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. If you have any questions, please call 903-885-7602 and ask for Lieutenant Brad Horton. If you would like an application emailed, you can do so by sending an email to [email protected]. Applications are also available at the QR Code below.