FPD: Fredericksburg man charged after police seized cocaine, marijuana, $17k, gun during drug investigation

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ( DC News Now ) — Fredericksburg police said a man was taken into custody after authorities seized several drugs including half a kilo of cocaine during an extensive investigation.

According to the Fredericksburg Police Department ( FPD ), on July 10 multiple agencies including the FBI Fredericksburg Regional Narcotics Task Force arrested 28-year-old Tai’eric Lewis, of Fredericksburg, on drug-related crimes.

Police said while investigating the distribution of cocaine in the community, they served two search warrants at homes in Fredericksburg and another warrant at a home in Spotsylvania County. During this time, FPD said they discovered the following:

• About half a kilo of cocaine
• About $17,000
• Three pounds of marijuana
• Stolen firearm
• Distribution paraphernalia

Lewis’s vehicle was also seized by the FPD, according to police.

Police charged Lewis with distribution/sell for profit schedule I/II, distribution/PWI marijuana, and two counts of abuse/neglect of child: reckless disregard for life.

As of Tuesday morning, the FPD said additional charges against Lewis were pending.

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