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Tuesday, 24 November 2015 22:21

Airbase Rd. bust nets cocaine, arrest

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Johnson Johnson City County Drug Task Force

A search warrant executed at an Airbase Road residence today resulted in the seizure of 5.4 grams of cocaine, according to the City County Drug Task Force.

Arrested following the raid, which occurred around 1:15 p.m., was Lawrence C. Johnson Jr.

Agent D. McKeel said in a statement the drug bust was based on a two-month investigation stemming from neighborhood complaints and officer observation.

The task force, with assistance from the Hazardous Entry and Arrest Team and task force Lieutenant H.G. Phillips and his dog, Josh, also located marijuana and paraphernalia including plastic baggies, cigar wrappers and a metal smoking pipe.

McKeel charged Johnson, 42, with possession with intent to sale and deliver cocaine; felony possession of cocaine; maintaining a vehicle, place or dwelling to keep a controlled substance; possess up to a half-ounce of marijuana; possess drug paraphernalia and possess marijuana paraphernalia.

Johnson received a $10,000 secured bond and February 24 court date.

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