Man arrested after drugs found in residence near Livingston elementary school

LIVINGSTON (KETK) — An investigation into the sale of illegal drugs near a Livingston elementary school came to an end on Wednesday with the arrest of a man following the discovery of drugs in his residence. According to the Livingston Police Department, officers were looking into the sale of illegal drugs near Pine Ridge Primary School in a “lengthy” investigation.

Officers executed a search warrant at a home connected to the investigation, finding the following:
– Methamphetamine
– Crack cocaine
– MDMA
– Synthetic marijuana
– Illegally possessed prescription medications
– Items commonly used to sell and distribute drugs
– A firearm

The suspect, Alvin Taylor II was later arrested and charged with six counts of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Taylor is currently being held at the Polk County Jail under a $330,000 bond. Since his residence was in a drug-free zone, some charges were increased and additional charges may be filed.