DPS Confirms Search at Constable Property; Social Media Rumors Unsubstantiated

April 25, 2025 - Amid rampant speculation by the community on Social Media regarding a search performed yesterday, April 24, 2025 on the property of Shelby County Constable Precinct 4 Josh Tipton, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed some basic information.

There is an investigation by the Texas Rangers in conjunction with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department which did include a dive team performing a search on the property of Constable Tipton.

When asked regarding certain Social Media posts, District Attorney Karren Price confirmed the investigation is not connected to a missing person nor was a body recovered in the search. Additionally, no arrest has been made.

Because the investigation is ongoing, no additional information is being released by authorities at this time.