Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) District 6 patrol officers took multiple pounds of illegal drugs off our streets after a bust at a smoke shop.
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, officers responded to a smoke shop off Lem Turner Road after receiving information a wanted drug trafficker out of Gainesville was inside. When the officers arrived, they found plenty of illegal drugs and guns in plain view.
Here’s what we found:
- 600 grams of Meth Pills
- 500 grams of Meth Crystals
- 3 grams of Cocaine
- 10 pounds of Marijuana
- Drug paraphernalia
- 5 firearms
- $8,000 in cash
Collaborating with JSO's narcotics detectives, officers took the wanted drug trafficker, 21-year-old Frank Maddox, into custody. Anthony Denson, 33, was also arrested for multiple drug offenses related to this case.
To report suspicious activity, citizens are asked to call
904.630.0500 or email
JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.
To view the post regarding these arrests on JSO's social media platforms, please click on one of the following links:
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Photo Caption: Drug Bust: Lem Turner Smoke Shop Turned Drug House Busted; Dealers Arrested. To report suspicious behavior to police, please call 904.630.0500. jaxsheriff.org [IMAGE: From left to right - Booking photos for Frank Maddox 21, and Anthony Denson, 33. Bottom row: Evidence Photo]