An investigation into numerous thefts and the execution of a search warrant that yielded stolen property, drugs and guns has led to numerous charges against a Downsville man.
Joseph Arlen Cupit, 41, was arrested early the morning of Feb. 19 at a La. Highway 151 residence on warrants accusing him of six counts of felony theft, 19 counts of misdemeanor theft and forgery.
After Cupit was arrested, a search warrant was executed on the residence. A deputy’s report indicated a large amount of stolen property was recovered. Also discovered were 17 vials of illegal steroids, an unlabeled bottle of Adderall tablets, syringe needles and two firearms.
According to the report, Cupit admitted possession of the steroids, a Schedule III controlled substance and the firearms. Cupit is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms.
Cupit was booked for possession of a Schedule II controlled substance (Adderall) and Schedule III (steroids), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of firearms in the presence of controlled substances, and the theft and forgery warrants. He is also being held for the Louisiana Department of Corrections—Probation & Parole for probation violation.
Cupit’s bail was set at $209,000.
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