Police: Speeding stop leads to three arrests in Montezuma

Police say officers found suspected oxycodone, Xanax and eight bags of suspected marijuana valued at $25,000. The department plans to seek 34 warrants.

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Tucker Sargent,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were arrested Friday night after Montezuma police said a speeding stop led officers to suspected oxycodone, Xanax, firearms and money.

Police say they also found eight bags of suspected marijuana l. They estimate the total street value is $25,000.

The Montezuma Police Department said it plans to seek 34 warrants against Tylor Jenole Mason, Chevis Pitts and Antonio White.

Police said they will seek 22 warrants against Mason, including 18 counts involving possession of suspected Schedule II and Schedule IV controlled substances. The remaining warrants would include possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, two counts of possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy to commit a crime.

The department plans to seek five warrants against Pitts, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, two counts of possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy to commit a crime.

Police said they will seek seven warrants against White, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, two counts of possession with intent to distribute, conspiracy to commit a crime, speeding and not having a driver’s license in his possession.

The department says it’s also pursuing the seizure of money, a vehicle and a drone connected to the investigation.

Chief Eric Finch Sr. credited Officer Tazsit Dunson, Cpl. Robert Francis and Cpl. David Jennings for their work during the stop and investigation.