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Tip Leads To Narcotics Arrest
December 11, 2015
Escambia Sheriff’s Narcotics Investigators have arrested 35-year-old Lamarion Williams following a lead that he was in possession of narcotics with intent to distribute.
A search warrant was execyted at an apartment located in the 8400 block of Old Spanish Trail Road. During the course of the search, investigators discovered a quantity of cocaine and marijuana in Williams’ sweatshirt pocket as well as a digital scale containing drug residue.
They also discovered and seized approximately $11,000 in cash.
Since Williams was unable to provide documentation of any lawful means of gainful employment, investigators had reason to believe that the money was all proceeds from the illegal sale of narcotics.
Williams was transported to the Escambia County Jail on charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was being held with bond set at $11,000.
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3 Responses to “Tip Leads To Narcotics Arrest”
@Chris
A quick check of criminal history at Escambia County Clerk of court reveals that a man with this same name has been arrested numerous times for similar charges. So he was likely already on the LEOs radar and the tip likely came from a confidential informant or one of his buddies was arrested and rolled on him.
Sad part is that it appears that the man with the same name has already been released on bond.
And that my friend is our judicial system doing its best to protect the guilty and innocent alike.
Chris, I read it as a lead that he was in possession. Glad theyreacted. Bond sets same amount of cash found ?
So i can just call the sheriffs office and say so and so is dealing drugs from their home and thats it ? Wow. I mean i know the search warrant process is already reduced to nothing. LEOs dont really need proof anymore just ask and judge signs so it aint law and order people but dang i assumed they needed more than “a tip”.