$200,000, was being transported in a westbound truck tractor-trailer along Interstate 10.
The vehicle was identified as a white 2020 Freightliner truck tractor pulling a 53-foot box trailer with California registration. Originally destined for Laredo, TX, the shipment had been redirected to California by the driver.
Through a coordinated effort between Pecos County deputies and the Fort Stockton Police Department, the vehicle was located at the 230-mile marker on Interstate 10 westbound. Law enforcement successfully conducted a traffic stop, apprehending the driver and impounding both the truck tractor and trailer.
On January 25, 2025, following the execution of a search warrant, the stolen copper was recovered, with an estimated value of $175,000. The investigation remains active, and additional charges are anticipated.
