Early morning arrest in Poker Flat of possible auto burglar

An arrest was made earlier this morning between the hours of 6 and 9:30 am of a possible auto burglar. The arrest of the white male in his early twenties was made on Millie Court. The suspect is currently being transported. It is unknown at this time the full details.
We will update as soon as any new information is available.

Copper Man Arrested on Warrant at Frog Jump

Current bond $303,000.00.

Sheriff Office Press Release

On August 15 at about 2:50 am, Calaveras County Sheriffs Deputies conducted an enforcement stop

of a vehicle in Copperopolis. Following a consensual search of the vehicles, Deputies located

narcotics related packaging. When asked about the packaging, driver Mikael Soper attempted to flee

from the Deputies on foot. Soper was arrested and an additional 40 grams of methamphetamine was

located in the vehicle along with additional packaging and U.S. currency. An assault rifle and shotgun

were also located in the vehicle. Both Soper and his passenger (Patricia Sewell) were arrested and

transported to the county jail.

Suspect Soper was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for Driving under the Influence of controlled

substance, Being under the Influence of a controlled substance, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a

controlled substance, Possession of a controlled substance for sale, Transportation of a controlled

substance and possession of firearms in the commission of a felony.