July 1, 2025 – A federal grand jury has indicted a Sulphur Springs woman in connection to the death of a juvenile who overdosed on a drug called N-Pyrrolidino Protonitazene.
Twenty-four-year old Diamon Leann Yates is charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance resulting in death.
The case was the first instance of the drug being identified in Texas and the seventh in the U.S.
Because it was the first instance of the drug being used in Texas, it was not recognized under Texas law. So Hopkins County investigators sought the help of federal prosecutors.
According to a news release from Sheriff Lewis Tatum, the case has been investigated since July 17 of last year, when a female juvenile was found dead from an overdose. The news release says an investigation revealed the pills were purchased from Yates.
The sheriff’s office released the following statement:
“The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to all federal agencies involved for their invaluable collaboration and support in bringing this case to the federal level. This arrest underscores the commitment of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office to combat the distribution of dangerous narcotics and seek justice for victims of overdose.”
