Jacksonville, FL – Following a months-long investigation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has arrested a father and son after shutting down an illegal pill press operation last week. The operation, which endangered a child living in the home, resulted in multiple felony charges, including child neglect.
Investigators from the JSO Narcotics Unit launched the probe after receiving a tip regarding drug activity off Lane Avenue. Over several months, the suspects, 51-year-old Antonio Williams and 34-year-old Brandon Williams, moved their operation to evade detection. Detectives ultimately traced the operation to a residence on Round Table Court.
On Wednesday, December 10, the JSO SWAT Team and Narcotics detectives executed a search warrant at the property, uncovering:
- 4 pill presses
- 1,001.9 grams of MDMA
- 8.3 grams of methamphetamine
- 5.1 grams of cocaine
- 68 grams of marijuana
- 2 firearms
A third suspect, 31-year-old Jared Woods, was also arrested in connection with the drug operation.
The Williams father and son face multiple felony charges, including child neglect, due to a child being present in the home during the drug manufacturing process.
“This is a clear example of why narcotics investigations require patience and thorough evidence gathering,” said a JSO spokesperson. “We will not allow children to be exposed to these dangers, and we take every complaint seriously.”
Anyone with information about suspicious drug activity in their neighborhood is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.
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