On Thursday, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit conducted a narcotics investigation in the 14500 block of FM 1488, in Magnolia, after receiving complaints of narcotics being sold in the area. The area is often referred to as Butler’s Crossing.
During the course of the investigation, a narcotics search warrant was obtained for a residence. The search warrant was executed and during the search 36 grams of “crack” cocaine, more than 8 ounces of marijuana, two short barreled shotguns, and one rifle were recovered at the location.
One suspect was arrested, 29-year-old Robert Erik Mayes. Mayes is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, a first-degree felony; Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, a third-degree felony; and Possession of Marijuana, a state jail felony.
