Kilgore Police Busy with Drug Busts

KILGORE — The Kilgore Police Department reports several arrests and drug seizures. KETK reports the department’s DEA Task Force Officer recently investigated a case involving Walley Jackson of Dallas, identified as a major supplier of large quantities of methamphetamine (ice) to the East Texas area including Kilgore. Jackson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and was sentenced to 57 months federal time.

Other alleged members of this drug distribution ring were identified as Jennifer Northcutt, 42, of Mineola; Stacie Serenko, 35, of Tyler; and Billie Earl Johnson, 49, of Van. They were each federally indicted in September for one count of conspiracy to possess with Intent to distribute methamphetamine, four counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance to a drug trafficking crime.

This month, Kilgore Police responded to a residence in the 800 Block of Beckley Street, due to a disturbance. Police say they observed drug paraphernalia inside. According to authorities, a search resulted in the seizure of two pounds of marijuana, hydrocodone pills, a pistol, and possible LSD. Other drug related items were also taken from the residence by police, according to authorities. Kilgore residents James Ferguson, 34, and Cecil Babb, 26, were arrested. Ferguson was charged with possession of marijuana. Babb was charged with possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a controlled Substance. Eight other occupants of the residence were issued citations for alleged possession of various drug paraphernalia.

Also in November, a traffic stop yielded two arrests for marijuana possession; police located the residence in Kilgore the drugs were allegedly being sold from. Authorities say a search of the residence (located on Fritz-Swanson Road) by police revealed close to a pound of marijuana which had allegedly been packaged for distribution. Other drug paraphernalia were reportedly taken, including scales, rolling papers, and plastic bags. A shotgun was also seized, authorities say. A resident at the location identified as Eric King, 22, of Kilgore was arrested for possession of marijuana and evading arrest.