Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Stolen Polaris Ranger and Camper; Suspect Arrested

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX — The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office has recovered a Polaris Ranger side-by-side and a camper valued at approximately $85,000 after they were reported stolen from a property between Sulphur Springs and Brashear.

Authorities say the burglary happened between August 2 and August 4, 2025 at a location south of Interstate 30. The stolen items included a Polaris Ranger valued at about $40,000 and a camper valued at about $45,000.

The case broke after investigators received a tip from concerned citizens who provided surveillance footage of a suspect in connection with other burglaries in Sulphur Springs. Investigators Tanner Steward and Justin Wilkerson located the suspect, Jake Gunter, 33, in the Brashear area. Interviews with Gunter led authorities to the approximate locations of the stolen property.

With assistance from Chief Investigator Michael Russell, Auto Theft Investigator Wade Sheets, and Sheriff Tatum, deputies located the Polaris Ranger in Royse City and the camper in South Dallas. Both items were recovered and returned to Hopkins County.

Charges Filed

• Theft (related to the stolen Polaris Ranger and camper)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance — Penalty Group 1B, over 4 grams but under 200 grams

Gunter was taken into custody and booked into jail following the recovery. Court dates and bond information were not immediately released.

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Note: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Details are based on official information released by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office.