Task force's search of home yields drugs, guns in Searcy

An Arkansas man was arrested after authorities reported finding about 5 pounds of various drugs, including nearly 4 pounds of marijuana, in his possession.

On Thursday, the Central Arkansas Drug Task Force and Searcy Police Department searched an apartment at 300 Clinic St. in Searcy.

Kershon Dwane Davis, 24, of Searcy was found inside and arrested, according to a news release from the White County sheriff's office.

Davis faces several charges, including trafficking of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a drug premise within 1,000 feet of a school.

Investigators found nearly 4 pounds of marijuana, about a pound of methamphetamine, and about 2 ounces each of cocaine and mushrooms, the release states. Also located were more than 1,900 Xanax pills, 935 Ecstasy pills, four loaded firearms and $522.

Records show Davis remained at the White County jail Friday, and bail had not been set.

The case remains under investigation, and additional arrests may be made, the sheriff's office said.

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Metro on 03/31/2018

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