Shooting leads to drug arrests

ATHENS – According to Henderson County authorities, a shooting investigation in Athens resulted in the discovery of suspected drugs and the arrest of three people on Tuesday night. Investigators were called to the 400 block of Jonathan Street in Athens on Tuesday after a building was hit by several bullets, according to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators found the following items in a backpack while they were helping at the scene: two big plastic bags that possibly contained cocaine, a big plastic bag containing what appeared to be marijuana, digital scales and smaller plastic bags that are consistent with the distribution of drugs. Additionally, a bottle that appeared to contain Xanax pills was taken from the home by investigators.

Three people were taken into custody by the authorities. Jerquindon Taylor is accused of possessing marijuana and manufacturing and delivering a controlled substance. DaKorian Dowell is accused of having a controlled substance in his possession. Tylee Henderson was taken into custody due to active warrants. The three men are still being held and are not yet scheduled for arraignment.