Hopkins County Arrest: Gabriel Junior Gomez Tapia Faces Drug and Theft Charges
Hopkins County, TX – Gabriel Junior Gomez Tapia, a 20-year-old male, was transported by Hopkins County Deputies on January 21, 2025, for questioning related to recent cattle thefts. The transport and questioning were part of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office.
Before entering the jail’s secured facility, deputies conducted a pat-down search on Gomez Tapia. During the search, a straw was discovered inside his wallet. The straw was found to contain a white powdery substance. Upon further questioning, Gomez Tapia admitted to using the straw for cocaine consumption. He was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Additional Warrant Issued
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Hopkins County Deputies were notified that Gomez Tapia, who was already in custody at the Hopkins County Jail for the paraphernalia charge, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Gomez Tapia was served with an additional warrant for Theft of Property Valued Between $30,000 and $150,000 (Enhanced) .
He now faces both charges:
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Theft of Property >= $30K < $150K (Enhanced)
Connection to Ongoing Livestock Theft Investigation
Gomez Tapia’s arrest is part of an ongoing livestock theft investigation in Hopkins County. Three suspects, Jermy Gomez-Tapia, Adrian Barajas and Ricardo Munoz, were previously arrested for their involvement in stealing livestock. Read more about their arrest here.
Community Impact
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office continues to emphasize the importance of combating theft and drug-related offenses. They urge residents to report suspicious activities to law enforcement to help protect local communities and agricultural operations…