JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tips from the community led police to make three arrests, seize drugs and guns from a house, and bring a child to safety in the North Shore neighborhood.
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said Tuesday a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office tactical team served a warrant at 7118 Pearl Street on June 17.
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Three men were arrested:
- Anthony Stevens, Jr.
- Damon Worrell
- Terry Brownlee
Waters said officers also found 34 firearms and varied amounts and types of drugs.
A minor child was in the home while the warrant was being served. Waters said did not share any additional information about the child, but did say the child is safe.
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Some of the guns, which had been reported stolen, were outfitted with extended magazines or lasers. Waters said the firearms are being forensically examined to see if they are associated with any previous crimes committed in the community.
The drugs that were seized included:
- 30 oz of MDMA
- 8.5 oz of powder cocaine
- 54 grams of fentanyl
- Crack cocaine
- A trafficking amount of hydrocodone
- Trafficking amount of oxycodone
- Felony amount of marijuana
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Officers discovered the home was also being used for narcotics trafficking and distribution as items like pill bottles, scales, and vacuum sealers were found.
Waters said a bulletproof vest and $8,769 in cash were also seized.
To see photos of the suspects and the items seized by JSO, click through the gallery below.
Photos: Drugs, guns seized from Jacksonville home; 3 arrested
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