After a traffic stop uncovered crystal methamphetamine and a 22 A-R Mossberg rifle with multiple 22 rounds, Smith County Officers followed a lead to a Brush Creek residence, which led to additional drugs, firearms, and arrests.
After a traffic stop, Samuel Parsons told Sgt. Junior Fields and Sgt. Ridge Long that he had traded a Louis Vuitton purse for the meth, firearm, and $100 found in his vehicle.
According to the police report, a search of Parsons’ cellphone revealed Danny R. Pichette had arranged a deal between Parsons and Jason Britton, in which a trade was made for the Louis Vuitton purse.
Several Smith County Officers, along with the Special Response Team, responded to the residence of 44 Vantrease Road in Brush Creek after a search warrant was issued for the residence.
According to the police report, upon serving the search warrant, Deputy Jake O’Neal knocked on the residence’s door and announced the presence of a search warrant. After no answer, officers gained entry and detained Jason Britton, Danny R. Pichette, and a woman inside the house.
A search of the residence revealed 46 gm of crystal methamphetamine, a set of digital scales, a diamond wedding set, and multiple baggies inside a red eight- quart ice chest in the living room floor. Also discovered were 17 firearms which included both rifles and pistols.
The report stated Britton admitted to trading drugs for guns as well as other items inside the residence. He also stated the drugs were his.
Britton and Pichette were each placed under arrest and transported to the Smith County Jail for booking.
Britton was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, criminal conspiracy to deliver meth, possession of firearm during commission of felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Pichette was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, criminal conspiracy to deliver meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
