Valdosta Police seize drugs, firearms in Ginny Drive sweep
The department along with Narcotics Detectives searched the residence on Feb. 20. There, Jeffery Xavier Waldon, 37, was present.
A sweeping search of Waldon's property uncovered two firearms, over 108 grams of cocaine, and over 35 grams of marijuana, both of which were packaged for narcotics sales. Detectives also located over 10 grams of crack cocaine, over 40 Fentanyl pills, over 60 Tramadol pills, and 10 Acetaminophen with codeine pills. Detectives found tools and currency which are also indicative of narcotics sales.
Waldon was arrested on the scene without incident and taken to Lowndes County Jail. Waldon is facing multiple felony charges, including two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, Trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of Schedule II (Fentanyl) controlled substance with the intent to distribute, possession of Schedule III (Tylenol 3) controlled substance with the intent to distribute and possession of Schedule IV (Tramadol) controlled substance with the intent to distribute-felony.
He also faces a misdemeanor charge for possession of drug-related items.
'This was great work by our Narcotics Detectives, who not only seized dangerous narcotics, preventing them from reaching our streets, but they also took firearms out of the hands of a convicted felon,' said Chief Leslie Manahan.
Those with any information on this case or any other cases are encouraged to contact the Valdosta Police Department Bureau of Investigative Services at 229-293-3145.
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