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Large amounts of drugs, weapons, paraphernalia seized in Georgetown bust

Three people were arrested in the operation, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said.

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Three people are in custody after a major drug bust in Georgetown last week.

According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, its Organized Crime Unit, SWAT team and K9 units executed a search warrant on Pinnacle Drive on Thursday, April 18.

During the operation, a “significant” amount of suspected illegal substances, weapons and paraphernalia associated with drug trafficking were seized.

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Among the items taken were:

  • 4.5 pounds of suspected marijuana
  • 3.7 grams of suspected cocaine
  • 22.4 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • 29.1 grams of suspected fentanyl (equivalent to approximately 206 pills)
  • 140.7 grams of suspected THC
  • $13,000 in cash
  • Two handguns with magazines and ammunition
  • Paraphernalia
  • Cellphones

Patrick Jones, 28, was charged with manufacture/delivery of fentanyl and THC and felon in possession of a firearm. Shirley Erickson, 37, was charged with manufacture/delivery of fentanyl and THC. Isaiah Miller, 18, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).

Credit: Williamson County Sheriff's Office

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"We will continue to aggressively pursue individuals involved in drug trafficking and related criminal activities," Sgt. Heather Vargas with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said. "We will do everything we can to ensure justice is served in our communities, and we will spare no effort in achieving that goal."

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