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Trial to begin in Jan. for assault on deputy

By Brad Kellar

Caddo Mills – Trial has been scheduled for a Caddo Mills man, charged with assaulting a Hunt County Sheriff's deputy.

36-year-old Sonny Gann is alleged to have led officers from at least three law enforcement agencies on a February chase which lasted an hour. Gann is alleged to have hit a deputy with his elbow following the pursuit.

The indictment indicated Gann was previously convicted of assault against a public servant in 2005. He has pleaded not guilty.

An interim trial date has been set for January 4.