Batesville Man Jailed On Drug Charges After Deputy Spots Large Blade During Traffic Stop
A Batesville man was jailed on controlled substance, marijuana and paraphernalia charges after a Zavala County deputy saw a large blade in his pocket during a traffic stop on FM 117 and he tried to hide an item in a plastic bag, according to the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office.
BATESVILLE, Texas – A Batesville man was booked into the Zavala County Jail on drug charges after a deputy saw a large blade in his pocket during a traffic stop, according to the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office.
A deputy stopped a vehicle on FM 117 near School House Street in Batesville at about 8:58 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, according to a sheriff’s office post shared Nov. 4.
During the stop, the deputy saw a large blade sticking out of the man’s front pants pocket and secured it, according to the sheriff’s office. Before the deputy could frisk him for more weapons, the man tried to hide an item in a plastic bag, according to the post.
Deputies found drug paraphernalia, suspected marijuana and a vape cartridge holding a waxy substance consistent with THC, the sheriff’s office said.
The man was taken into custody without incident and booked on charges of possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the post. The sheriff’s office post did not include the man’s name.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Sources: Zavala County Sheriff’s Office post, Nov. 4, 2026
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