2 arrested on evidence-tampering charges after Texas teen's drowning
Summary
Two people were arrested in Texas for hiding evidence after an 18-year-old named Daniel Erving drowned at a lake. The police said one adult and one juvenile failed to report the drowning and got rid of some of Erving's belongings.Key Facts
- Daniel Erving, 18, died by accidental drowning at Lake Ray Hubbard in North Texas.
- Lucas Roper, 19, and a 17-year-old juvenile were charged with tampering with evidence, a serious crime.
- Police said both suspects were at the lake when Erving drowned but did not report it.
- The suspects discarded Erving’s clothes and cellphone after the incident.
- Roper admitted to deleting messages with Erving from his phone to avoid trouble.
- Authorities found discarded items after the juvenile showed them where they were thrown.
- The case is now moving through the criminal justice system.
- The Dallas Police Department offered condolences to Erving’s family and said they conducted a thorough investigation.
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