Evadale man arrested on drug charges and warrants

59-year-old Benny Earl Murphy of Evadale

5-9-25

Evadale, TX On Friday, Lt. Chad Ainsworth responded to 173 CR 855 (Murphy Hill Road) in Evadale to serve outstanding warrants on 59-year-old Benny Earl Murphy of Evadale. Murphy was originally arrested for traffic warrants, but after being placed in custody, Murphy admitted that he was in possession of narcotics.

Once searched, three packages of what is believed to be methamphetamine were found in Murphy's possession. Because of this, he was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 >4G<200G-F2.

Murphy is considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Chuck Havard and his staff are committed to combating criminal activity in Jasper County.