Lewis Tatum - Hopkins County Sheriff

01/04/2025

I am incredibly humbled and honored to have been sworn in for my third term as your Sheriff of Hopkins County on January 1st. Serving this community continues to be one of the greatest privileges of my life. It was also an immense honor to swear in each of our deputies who are dedicated men and women who put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect us all.

To the citizens of Hopkins County: thank you from the bottom of my heart for your trust and support. It means more than words can express. We take great pride in serving you and will remain committed to ensuring the safety, well-being, and strength of our community.

Hopkins County is a great place to live. Here’s to a great New Year - stronger, safer and united.

Thank you all,
Sheriff Lewis Tatum

01/02/2025

Partnering with our neighbors to fight the war on drugs!

12/25/2024

From my family to yours, I want to wish everyone in Hopkins County a safe and Merry Christmas. This season is a reminder of the blessings we share, the strength of our bonds, and the importance of caring for one another.

As you gather with loved ones, know that we at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department are here to serve and protect, day and night. Your safety and well-being remain our greatest priority, especially during this special time of year.

May your holiday be filled with peace, love, and the true spirit of Christmas. God bless you all.

— Sheriff Lewis Tatum

12/18/2024

***** Scam Alert******
The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a scam involving a person claiming to be employed by Hopkins County. The person claims to need you to turn yourself in, or they will start a civil process regarding a "grand jury."

Please be cautious! Hopkins County Sheriff's Office will not contact you for money over the phone or instruct you to pay in some other strange way. If you are ever in doubt, you can contact on-duty communication operators 24/7 at (903) 438-4040.

Sheriff Lewis Tatum

12/03/2024

Last night I sent three of my deputies to Greenville to cover shifts so the officers with the Greenville Police Department and Hunt County Sheriff’s Office could take a moment to grieve and prepare for today’s funeral for Greenville Police Office Cooper Dawson.

Today, a deputy and investigator will be there to ensure full coverage during the service.

To my brothers and sisters in blue: we’ve GOT your SIX. You’ve supported us in times of need, and now it’s our turn to stand beside you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

— Sheriff Lewis Tatum

12/02/2024

Hopkins County Adopt a Cop and Lamar County Adopt a Cop have partnered to support the family of Officer Cooper Dawson from Greenville Police Department, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Officer Dawson served with honor and dedication, and now it’s time for us to come together as a community to honor his legacy and support his family during this incredibly difficult time.

I’m asking everyone in Hopkins County and beyond to join us in this effort. Every donation, no matter the size, shows the Dawson family that they are not alone and that their community stands with them.

Please click the link below to donate and share this post to spread the word.

I ask for continued prayers for our neighboring community.

Thank you Hopkins County,
Sheriff Lewis Tatum

Officer Cooper Dawson Memorial

11/27/2024

Sam Foley and the farm hands have done an amazing job getting the Hopkins County Trustee Farm ready for winter! The place is looking fantastic.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication!

11/11/2024

Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Your dedication and sacrifice have made our country a safer place, and we are forever grateful for the freedoms you protect.

To all the Veterans in our Hopkins County community and beyond, thank you for your courage, commitment, and service. We are proud to stand with you and celebrate all you’ve done for our Nation. May we always remember and respect the sacrifices you and your families have made.

Happy Veterans Day from all of us at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department!

– Sheriff Lewis Tatum

10/24/2024

Press Release:
Recent Car Burglaries:

I need all residents to be vigilant about locking their vehicles. Please take any weapons and all valuable items out of the vehicles. The same group that burglarized our county and surrounding counties are sending more crews through burglarizing vehicles again. More than 12 counties south of us have been victims of this as well.

They have hit our county once but we expect them to come back. They were south of Hopkins County in Wood County, Rains County and Nacogdoches County on Wednesday night October 23rd until early morning on Thursday 24th.

Some of the fi****ms stolen from the first crew’s burglaries have already been located as they were attempting to smuggle them back into Mexico. They are considered armed and dangerous. Please do not attempt to confront these suspects, as they have used deadly force in recent burglaries.

I’m sorry we have to deal with this situation, but until our border is secure, these are the true facts of what is to come with open borders. We are going to have to take care of our county, we cannot rely on the Federal Government to protect us.

We received information the suspects are currently driving a dark colored Ford ¾ ton truck. They are known to change vehicles at any time. All residents should check their license plates as they have been swapping those. We will be out in force to help prevent any burglaries in our area. If you see anything suspicious, please, do not hesitate to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Lewis Tatum

10/06/2024

This November, we will KEEP TEXAS, TEXAS!

Ted Cruz

09/22/2024

🚨Important Message from Sheriff Lewis Tatum🚨

Let me be very clear: ANY threats made against a school, whether in person or on social media, will be taken seriously, and the person responsible will be arrested immediately and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

This is not a joke or something to take lightly. The safety of our children, educators, and community is our top priority, and we will not tolerate any threats that put that at risk.

Parents, please take a moment to talk to your kids about the serious consequences of making threats. What may seem like a prank or a careless statement can result in life-changing consequences.

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department, Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department and Sulphur Springs Police Department are committed to keeping our schools safe, and we ask for your partnership in this effort to protect our children and ensure a secure environment for everyone.

Sheriff Lewis Tatum

09/05/2024

Official Press Release

Recently acquired in vitro pharmacological data shows this emergent novel synthetic opioid—called N-pyrrolidino protonitazene (also protonitazepyne)—is 25x more potent than fentanyl.