BEAUMONT, Texas — A man faces multiple charges after drugs and a firearm were found in a residence near an area high school.
It happened on Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 a.m. Beaumont Police responded to a call regarding illegal narcotics at an address located in the 3000 block of Waverly Street.
The residence is very close to Beaumont United High School. Initially, Beaumont fire crews responded to a structure fire at the same residence, according to a Beaumont Police Department release.
While crews were fighting the fire, they found what they believed to have been a large amount of illegal narcotics. Fire crews called Beaumont Police.
Beaumont officers and detectives responded and obtained a search warrant. Inside the residence they found crack and powder cocaine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana and a firearm with ammunition, according to the release.
Glenn Lewis, 42, was inside the residence. Lewis was arrested and faces multiple charges including, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and felony possession of a firearm.
The charges may be elevated, according to the release.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From a full Beaumont Police Department release:
On Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 7:30 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 3020 Waverly in reference to illegal narcotics at this address.
Beaumont Fire initially responded to a structure fire at this residence. While on scene suppressing the fire, they observed what they believed to be a large amount of illegal narcotics inside the residence, at which time they notified Beaumont Police.
Beaumont Police Officers along with Narcotics Detectives responded, and a search warrant was then obtained for the residence. The following illegal narcotics were located inside; crack and powder cocaine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana and a firearm with ammunition.
The occupant of the residence, identified Glenn Lewis, age 42 was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Felon in Poss of Firearm. This address is in very close proximity to Beaumont United High School and charges may be elevated.
This was a great example of teamwork working along side the Fire Department in removing dangerous narcotics off the street.
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