Two arrested on multiple charges after foot pursuit
Michael Joe Hopper, 38, fled from Sheriff deputies Friday at approximately 10:29. He and an unnamed accomplice were stopped at Super ‘A’ Market when Hopper fled the scene. Deputies apprehended him several blocks away in the 300 block of Del Valle Drive following a foot pursuit. Hopper had to be Tasered when he resisted arrest. He was transported to the hospital for observation before being booked at the main jail. Hopper was charged with vehicle burglary, criminal conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, giving false information to police officers, resisting arrest, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Three charges were felonies, five for outstanding warrants, and others were misdemeanors. Reports indicate Hopper also used two aliases. Information on Hopper’s accomplice, who was also arrested at the Super ‘A’ Market parking lot, were not available at press time.
Michael Joe Hopper, 38, fled from Sheriff deputies Friday at approximately 10:29. He and an unnamed accomplice were stopped at Super ‘A’ Market when Hopper fled the scene. Deputies apprehended him several blocks away in the 300 block of Del Valle Drive following a foot pursuit. Hopper had to be Tasered when he resisted arrest. He was transported to the hospital for observation before being booked at the main jail. Hopper was charged with vehicle burglary, criminal conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, giving false information to police officers, resisting arrest, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Three charges were felonies, five for outstanding warrants, and others were misdemeanors. Reports indicate Hopper also used two aliases. Information on Hopper’s accomplice, who was also arrested at the Super ‘A’ Market parking lot, were not available at press time.