Trail Leads Deputies to Arrest of East Texas Man

ANGELINA COUNTY — A man who said his trailer loaded with metal was stolen was able to follow the trail which led deputies to the arrest of an Etoile man. James Anthony Tiller, 22, is charged with theft exceeding $1,500. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, a man contacted the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office on April 12 to report that his trailer, loaded with a large amount of metal items, was stolen from his property located in the 1100 block of Old Highway 69 South. He estimated the value of the trailer and medal to be $13,700. Authorities concluded that Tillery stole the trailer. Investigator Mike Jones said Tillery was due a probation visit so he waited for him during the visit and made the arrest on Thursday.