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KETK / FOX51 News
More than 12 pounds of drugs seized, Palestine man arrested
By Nayeli Carrillo,
17 days ago
PALESTINE, Texas ( KETK ) – A 35-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after the Palestine Police Department found eight pounds of suspected meth, more than four pounds of marijuana and roughly 14 grams of suspected Xanax.
According to a release, Daniel Cummings III, of Palestine, was found to be violating a protective order and was put under arrest at around 11 a.m. at Woodside Village Apartments.
Reportedly, officers had received a complaint that Cummings was dealing drugs and detectives were called to the scene.
A narcotics search warrant was executed by detectives and suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and Xanax were found along with $1,300 in cash, a release said.
“Because of the great work by these Officers, a large amount of dope is off our streets,” PPD Chief Mark Harcrow said. “I commend these Officers for their thorough investigation and a job well done.”
Cummings is currently at the Anderson County Jail and charged with manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, abandoning or endangering a child and violation of a protective order.
The Palestine Police Department said the investigation is still ongoing.
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