Arrest Made During Highway Checkpoint for Methamphetamine

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TISHOMINGO COUNTY, July 17, 2024 — In a routine safety checkpoint conducted by deputies from the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department on Highway 30 near Country Road 961, a significant arrest was made. According to the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, David Levon Hatchel of Munford, TN, was apprehended after authorities discovered what they suspect to be methamphetamine during a thorough search of his vehicle.

The incident unfolded when deputies, carrying out their checkpoint duties, flagged down Hatchel's vehicle for inspection. Following a roadside investigation, law enforcement personnel conducted a search of the vehicle, uncovering the illicit substance along with a firearm. As a result of the discovery, Hatchel was promptly charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with the additional charge of possessing a firearm, according to the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department.

David Levon HatchelPhoto byTishomingo County Sheriff's Department

Judge Seth Adams presided over the initial bond hearing, setting Hatchel's bond at $20,000.00. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement agencies to enforce drug laws and maintain public safety on Tishomingo County roadways.

For further inquiries, the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department encourages the public to contact them directly.