Authorities in Hopkins County made multiple arrests on April 10, 2025. Charges included possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespass, and assault. All suspects were processed and booked into the Hopkins County Jail. Full details are provided below based on law enforcement affidavits.
Branden Richard Higuera, 34
Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Agency: Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO)
Arrest Time: 12:17 AM
Deputies initiated a traffic stop after observing a black Ford vehicle run a stop sign. Upon approach, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana. A subsequent probable cause search yielded drug paraphernalia. Higuera admitted the items belonged to his wife, and he was taken into custody without incident.
Michael Shane McCormick, 34
Charge: Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor B)
Agency: Sulphur Springs Police Department (SSPD)
Arrest Time: 5:17 PM
Officers responded to a report of trespassing at a local church. Upon arrival, McCormick was found inside the building sitting in a chair. Dispatch confirmed an active criminal trespass for that location. He was taken into custody and transported to the Hopkins County Jail.
Bennie Charles Whetstone Jr., 44
Charge: Assault – Family Violence (F3)
Agency: Sulphur Springs Police Department (SSPD)
Arrest Time: 5:03 PM
Officers served an active felony warrant on Whetstone for assault family violence. He was placed in double-locked handcuffs and transported to the Hopkins County Jail without resistance. Bond was set at $50,000.
Disclaimer: All individuals named are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrest records are public information as provided by local law enforcement.