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Tom Green County
Sheriff's Office
San Angelo, TX

TWO TRAFFIC STOPS LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT DRUG SEIZURES AND ARRE Item

Date Posted: 03/14/2025

Tom Green County Sheriff's Office deputies recently conducted two separate traffic stops that resulted in the seizure of illegal substances and the arrest of two individuals.

March 14, 2025 - 11:56 PM
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 87, just south of San Angelo. During the stop, deputies developed probable cause to search the vehicle, leading to the arrest of Joseph Ellis, 47, of Eden, Texas. Ellis was charged with:

Possession of Marijuana (2 oz - 4 oz)
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Penalty Group 2) > 400 grams (approximately 350 grams of THC)
March 15, 2025 - 3:29 AM
Deputies initiated another traffic stop on U.S. Highway 87, just south of Grape Creek. A subsequent search resulted in the arrest of Joseph Carey, 34, of San Antonio. Carey was charged with:

Possession of Marijuana (4 oz - 5 lbs)
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Penalty Group 2) > 400 grams
The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office remains committed to keeping illegal substances off our streets and ensuring the safety of our community through proactive measures, including traffic law enforcement.