In a joint operation on January 26, 2024, the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, successfully apprehended three individuals and seized a significant amount of illegal substances during a routine traffic stop.
The incident unfolded when deputies from the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle in Terrell, Texas. The vehicle, however, evaded the deputies, leading to a brief pursuit and a subsequent foot chase. After successfully apprehending the suspects, a thorough investigation revealed alarming findings.
Law enforcement officials discovered and confiscated five kilograms of methamphetamines and five pounds of marijuana from the vehicle, along with identification not belonging to the three individuals involved. The suspects were identified as 52-year-old Claude Turner from Tyler, Texas, 41-year-old Deslock Crayton from Tyler, Texas, and 31-year-old Demarcus Turner from Reno, Nevada.
All three individuals were arrested and transported to the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center. They face charges including Evading Arrest and Detention, Manufacturing/Delivering of Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Fraudulent use/Possession of Identification, and additional warrants issued by other law enforcement agencies. Claude Turner's bond was set at $516,000. Crayton's bond was set at $152,000.
The investigation is ongoing.
Sheriff Bryan Beavers, who assumed office in 2017 and introduced the criminal interdiction team, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in combating illicit drug activities. He stated, "Our drug interdiction has played a crucial role in law enforcement by disrupting illicit drug activities, reducing drug-related crimes, and safeguarding communities from harmful impacts of substance abuse in Kaufman County." turner: $516,000. crayton $152,000
