Henderson County Man Now Facing Federal Meth Charges
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JACKSON, Tenn. — A man arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor a few months ago is now facing federal meth charges. Richard Hopper, who was arrested in April, faces a two-count indictment: one count for possessing equipment to manufacture meth and another count for allegedly distributing the drug. He appeared in court Tuesday morning for a detention hearing and is in the custody of the US Marshal Service. His state charges for contributing to the delinquency of a minor are expected to be heard by the Henderson County Grand Jury in the coming weeks. In April, Hopper was originally arrested after a family member, who wished to remain anonymous, said there have been several parties at Hopper’s home, and more than just alcohol was consumed. “The 13-year-old tested positive for meth. He was living with his father at the time,” the concerned family member said. “We did receive a complaint that Mr. Hopper was allowing juveniles to drink alcohol, and the complaint also said marijuana,” Captain Tracey Grisham of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department said. Hopper was indicted in September but the case was just unsealed in federal court.
