Basil Hammond Arrested for Drug Possession in Hopkins County
Hopkins County, TX – Deputies with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office arrested Basil Scott Hammond , 42, after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected drugs and paraphernalia.
According to reports, on March 2, 2025 , at approximately 4:59 AM , officers observed a vehicle failing to signal before making a turn. A traffic stop was conducted, and deputies made contact with the driver, identified as Basil Hammond . During the stop, deputies noticed the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.
Further investigation led to a search of the vehicle, where officers discovered a green leafy substance suspected to be marijuana, THC-infused vape pens, and a glass pipe commonly used for methamphetamine. Officers also located suspected methamphetamine residue in the vehicle…