Two Arrested in Hopkins County for Endangering Children and Drug Possession

Hopkins County, TX: On February 4, 2025, Hopkins County deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Drexel Drive. During the search, law enforcement discovered drug paraphernalia in the presence of minor children, leading to the arrest of two individuals.

Clinton David Elliott, 40, and Leah Ehsani, 42, were arrested after deputies found methamphetamine paraphernalia, including crystal residue, hypodermic syringes, and pipes, accessible to the children in the home. According to the affidavit, some items were located in areas where the children could easily access them.

Child Protective Services (CPS) was notified, and the four children present in the home were taken into protective custody. CPS determined that the children had been exposed to dangerous conditions and immediate action was necessary to secure their safety.

Elliott and Ehsani were both charged with multiple counts of abandoning or endangering a child and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were transported to the Hopkins County Jail without incident.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details are available at this time.