East Texan Arrested on Drug Charges

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY � Late Friday night the Nacogdoches County Sheriff Office executed a search warrant on Fore Street in the city of Nacogdoches that resulted in the seizure of crack cocaine and marijuana. According to KETK, Sheriff Bridges stated that his office has had an ongoing investigation in the distribution of narcotics from this residence for the last month. The Sheriff Office was able to collect and gather enough information and evidence to establish probable cause for a search warrant on the residence Friday evening.

The Sheriff Office arrived Friday morning at the residence and arrested Byron Mcclelland for an outstanding warrant. Deputies then executed the search warrant to the residence in the 2400 block of Fore Street. During the search of the property Deputies confiscated 1 pound of marijuana, 18 grams of crack cocaine, a pistol and other drug paraphernalia.

Byron Mcclelland 31 years of age was arrested at the scene and charged with Possession of Marijuana State Jail Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Felony and a Capias Warrant for nonpayment on Child Support. McClelland was booked into the Nacogdoches County Jail.