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Vidalia man accused of possessing over 400 Xanax tablets and other narcotics; arrested

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VIDALIA, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 7:13 AM, officers of the Vidalia Police Department were called to the area of B-Kwik Shell gas station. According to Vidalia Police, officers discovered that a black SUV allegedly damaged the privacy fence that divides B-Kwik and a nail salon.

As officers conducted an investigation, they detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, finding a small clear plastic bag of green leafy substance. Authorities confirmed that they obtained a court-authorized warrant to search James Dillion’s residence.

Upon arrival at Dillon’s home, officers searched the residence and located the following items:

Dillion was arrested and charged with Criminal Damage to Property, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.