A search warrant served by multiple agencies Thursday reportedly led to the discovery of fentanyl and other narcotics at a home in Toccoa.
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office reported that the agency received a tip that Kenneth Jerry McConnell, 75 of Toccoa, was engaging in suspected illegal drug trafficking activity in the area of Foster Street. Upon further investigation, investigators obtained a search warrant for McConnell’s residence.
Alongside the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Toccoa Police Department, the agency conducted a search on the home just after 5 p.m. The search allegedly yielded 197 prescription pills suspected to be oxycodone and clonazepam, over 4.5 grams of suspected fentanyl and approximately $22,900 in cash. A social media post from the department said the pills were not prescribed to the suspect or anyone else living in the home. Investigators also seized four vehicles from the property.
McConnell was transported to a nearby hospital due to having difficulty breathing on scene.
SCSO said warrants were issued for his arrest for the following charges:
- Possession of schedule IV controlled substance with intent to distribute
- Possession of schedule IV controlled substance
- Four counts of possession of schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute
- Four counts of Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance
- Trafficking of fentanyl, possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute
- Tampering with evidence
