Hundreds Attend Funeral Service for Texas officer

TEXARKANA (AP) — Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral service for an East Texas police officer who died after being hit by a vehicle during a disturbance at a park. The service for Texarkana police officer William Jason Sprague was held Wednesday in Texarkana and included a procession of emergency vehicles to First Baptist Church. Police officers and firefighters formed a long line extending from the church’s entrance.

Sprague was hurt early Friday while responding to a call about fights at the park. He had exited his patrol car when he was struck by a vehicle fleeing the area. The 30-year-old died Saturday. Police arrested Justin Sanders, 21, and authorities charged him with aggravated assault on a public servant. The charge could be upgraded. He remains in custody on a $1.5 million bond.