The Colony police say a quiet stretch of Memorial Drive turned into the site of a major bust today, when officers hit a home in the 4700 block with a narcotics search warrant. One man was arrested, multiple illegal drugs were seized, and four firearms were pulled from the residence. The case remains under active investigation.
What investigators found
According to a press release reported by MyTexasDaily, detectives confiscated 107 grams of marijuana, 71 grams of methamphetamine, 26 grams of cocaine and about 1.2 grams of fentanyl, along with four firearms. The report identifies the arrestee as Ladareen Skelton, who faces multiple counts, including possession of marijuana, four counts of felon in possession of a firearm and manufacture and delivery charges tied to cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl. Police said all of the items were seized during the execution of the narcotics search warrant at the Memorial Drive address.
How the warrant was carried out
The department says its Criminal Investigations Unit led the operation with backup from the SWAT team. Those units, listed on the City of The Colony's police page, are the ones that typically handle narcotics work and high-risk warrant service. The City of The Colony police page provides general information about the department, its structure and its specialized units.
Charges and next steps
Per the same press release detailed by MyTexasDaily, Skelton faces state charges that could include manufacture and delivery counts as investigators continue to sift through evidence. Officials say additional charges or updates could be announced as the case moves forward and is formally referred to prosecutors.
Why this matters in North Texas
Police work like this raid is playing out against a backdrop of rising concern over fentanyl and other illicit drugs across North Texas, where recent federal and local efforts have led to sizable seizures and stiff sentences. The Dallas Morning News has tracked a run of fentanyl-related prosecutions and lengthy federal prison terms that highlight how potent opioids and synthetic drugs have become a central target for law enforcement in the region. Local officials say busts like this pull dangerous substances off the street but also hint at larger distribution networks that continue to operate in North Texas.
How to reach the police
Investigators are asking anyone with information related to this operation to contact the City of The Colony Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division. Additional details on how to reach detectives and other units are available on the City of The Colony police page. The department has not released further information about the investigation at this time.
