Hopkins County, TX – Jermy Gomez-Tapia, 17, of Sulphur Springs was arrested on January 22, 2025, following a cattle theft investigation. The arrest came after reports of stolen livestock and Gomez Tapia’s subsequent confession regarding unauthorized sales and trades.
Details of the Investigation
According to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, the case began when Texas Cattle Rangers investigated reports of 12 stolen cattle. The missing livestock was later located in Delta County. Deputies questioned Gomez Tapia at the Sheriff’s Office, where he admitted to knowingly allowing individuals to take cattle that did not belong to him. The stolen cattle, (Approx. 15) were exchanged for a Ford F250 truck and a horse.
Gomez Tapia further admitted that he had no authorization to sell or trade the cattle. He was subsequently booked on charges of THEFT CTTLE/HRSE/EXOTIC LVSTOCK
Related Arrest
Gomez Tapia’s arrest is part of an ongoing Livestock Theft Investigation in Hopkins County. Two suspects, Adrian Barajas and Ricardo Munoz, were previously arrested for their involvement in stealing livestock. Read more here.
Charges and Bond Details
- Name: Jermy Gomez-Tapia
- Charge: THEFT CTTLE/HRSE/EXOTIC LVSTOCK
- Date of Arrest: January 22, 2025
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