TEMPLE, TX (October 20, 2026) – The Temple Police Department, in collaboration with the Milam County Sheriff's Office and Rockdale Police Department, conducted a joint investigation into suspected methamphetamine distribution in Central Texas.
During the summer of 2026, Temple police officers received information indicating that Cedric Mitchell and Raschel Arbuckle were allegedly involved in distributing methamphetamine throughout Central Texas, including the Milam County and Rockdale areas. Officers launched an investigation and conducted multiple controlled purchases of methamphetamine, resulting in the seizure of over 700 grams of the controlled substance.
On October 13, 2026, officers obtained arrest warrants for Mitchell and Arbuckle. Officers located them on October 15th in Rockdale and transported them to Jack Harwell Detention Center, pending federal indictment.
This case is under investigation, and no other information will be released at this time. Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office at 254-697-7033, the Rockdale Police Department at 512-446-3436, Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, or Milam County Crime Stoppers at 888-697-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com or http://milamcounty.crimestoppersweb.com.
