09/25/2026
🚨 PEARSON POLICE DEPARTMENT NARCOTICS ARREST 🚨
On September 24, 2026, a Pearson Police Department Investigator and Officer responded to the Circle K located on Albany Avenue and made contact with an individual who appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance.
Upon arrival, officers observed the individual acting erratically and reaching into a vehicle in the parking lot. During the investigation, officers received consent to search the vehicle, which was registered to the individual.
During the search, officers discovered a crystal-like substance, at which time the individual was placed under arrest.
In total, officers located approximately 4.818 ounces of the crystal-like substance, which field-tested positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl. Officers also recovered packaging materials and other objects commonly associated with the distribution of narcotics, as well as oxycodone prescribed to another individual.
The individual was charged with:
• O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31(e) — Trafficking in Methamphetamine
• O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31(f) — Trafficking in Methamphetamine
• O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30 — Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
• O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30 — Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute
• O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30 — Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic
• O.C.G.A. § 16-13-32.5 — Manufacturing, Distributing, or Possessing with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Ma*****na, or Counterfeit Substance Near a Park or Housing Project
This case remains under investigation, and additional charges may be considered as the investigation continues.
All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous substance, and its presence in our community is something we take very seriously. What makes fentanyl especially concerning is that it can be mixed with other drugs without the person using those drugs even knowing it is there. Every time dangerous narcotics are taken off our streets, we are potentially preventing a tragedy and protecting another family from experiencing the devastating consequences of an overdose. Our officers will continue working to identify and investigate those who are bringing these dangerous substances into our community. At the same time, we recognize that behind every addiction is a person and a family, and we remain committed to doing our part to protect our community while supporting efforts that lead people toward recovery.
-Chief Derrick Touchton
