Sheriff's office busts man for meth Thursday

The Titus County Sheriff’s Office recently began an investigation involving James Martin Chopel, who was living in a Ford motor home parked and located within the Mount Pleasant Mobile Home Park on County Road 3210.

During the investigation it was determined Chopel possessed and was selling illegal narcotics, namely, methamphetamine from the motor home. After probable cause was established, an affidavit containing the facts of the investigation was presented to a Titus County District Judge who, after review, signed a search warrant for the location.

On Thursday, Jan. 28, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Titus County Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrant. As deputies made entry to the motor home they located Chopel. A search was conducted and drug paraphernalia and methamphetamines were located.

Chopel was arrested and charged with Possession of a Cames Martin Chopel was also found to have an outstanding warrant for Driving While License Invalid.

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