Three Arrested after Drug Raid

JACKSONVILLE — The Cherokee County Sheriff Department SWAT team seized 1.5 pounds of marijuana and 9 grams of crack cocaine from a Cuney residence in the 200 block of County Road 3509 at 6:30 a.m. on Friday. “Most of the drugs appeared to be packaged and ready to sell,” Sheriff James Campbell said. Three suspects were arrested at the scene, two of which Campbell said they believe to be the homeowners. Ricky Lynn Allen, 44, was charged with five felonies: two counts of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, one count of possession of marijuana and two counts of endangering a child. Tashawn Monquie Johnson, 30, (pictured) was charged with four felonies: one count of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, one count of possession of marijuana and two counts of endangering a child. Allen’s bond was set at $240,000 and Johnson’s was set at $230,000. A 20-year-old male was arrested for possession of marijuana and his bond was set at $2,000.

Child Protective Services was called to the scene to take custody of an infant child and a 12-year-old juvenile male. Campbell said the investigation had been going on for several weeks and ended with the search warrant being executed.