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A search of a residence has resulted in a drug bust and arrest of a Franklin County man.

According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the criminal investigation division executed a search warrant at the residence of Matthew Blake Williams at Decherd Estill Road in Winchester on Saturday, March 8. During the search, the following items were seized:

– 3.5 oz of suspected methamphetamine

– 13 grams of suspected fentanyl

– 1 gram of suspected cocaine

– 7 grams of mushrooms

– 46 grams of suspected marijuana

– 4 guns, one of which was stolen

– $6,475 of U.S. currency

As a result of the search warrant and investigation, Williams was arrested and charged with the following charges:

– Mfg/Del/ Sell of Schedule I

– Mfg/Del/Sell of Schedule II (Meth)

– Mfg/Del/ Sell of Schedule II (Fentanyl)

– Possession of Schedule I

– Mfg/Del/Sell of Schedule VI

– Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

– Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

– Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Felony

– Maintaining a Dwelling for Drug Purposes

– Theft of Property

– Driving on Revoked/Suspended License

Matthew’s court date is April 21, 2025, in Franklin County General Sessions Court. He is currently being held on a $75,000 bond.