Search warrant in Racine nets fentanyl pills, guns and more; 2 arrested
Posted: Jul 14, 2023 9:45 AM CST
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Two Racine men were arrested after Racine County authorities executed a search warrant and found fentanyl pills, guns, marijuana, and more.
Agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit along with US Marshalls Service executed a search warrant near 21st and Center in Racine on Thursday, June 28. Prior to the search warrant, officials say agents arrested 21-year-old Dontrell Lynch due to an ongoing drug investigation.
Authorities located the following items in the residence:
- 1,787 Fentanyl pills which appeared to be fake 30mg Percocet pills – estimated street value of $32,000
- Four ounces of Marijuana
- Three Glock handguns
- Two of the handguns had automatic switches attached which allow semi-automatic handguns to be fired like an automatic weapon
- 50-round drum magazine for a Glock handgun
- Three extended magazines
- Money Counter
- Drug paraphernalia
During the search warrant, 22-year-old Miguel Ayala of Racine was taken into custody. He was taken to the Racine County Jail held on the following charges:
- Possession of Firearm by Felon
- Possession of Machine Gun and other Weapons
- Felony Bail Jumping
- Misdemeanor Bail Jumping
Lynch was also taken to the Racine County Jail and charged with the following:
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl >50 grams
- Possession with Intent to Deliver THC <200 grams
- Maintaining Drug Trafficking Place
- Felony Bail Jumping