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Kilgore police arrest 2 after 2,500 pills suspected of containing fentanyl, stolen gun found

Kylan Johnson, 21, and Kaleigh Richardson, 24, were both taken into custody in connection with the crime.

KILGORE, Texas — A large amount of drugs and some guns were confiscated following a search warrant in Kilgore.

According to the Kilgore Police Department, members of the ProActive Community Engagement (PACE) Team, along with the North East Texas Regional Swat Team, executed a search warrant Saturday at 1223 East North St.

The KPD says during the search, officials found approximately 2,500 pills suspected of containing fentanyl, two guns (one stolen), and some "lean."

Kylan Johnson, 21, and Kaleigh Richardson, 24, were both taken into custody in connection with the crime.

Credit: Kilgore Police Department

Johnson was charged with the following:

  • Manufacturing and deliver of a controlled substance
  • Theft of firearm 
  • Possession of dangerous drug
  • Possession of marijuana less 
  • Gregg Co. warrant

Richardson is facing the following charges:

  • Manufacturing and deliver of a controlled substance
  • Theft of firearm
  • Possession of dangerous drug
  • Possession of marijuana

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