A Warren County man is facing weapon and drug trafficking charges.
On Thursday at 8:36pm, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported overdose.
The caller stated that a child belonging to his neighbor said their mother was foaming out of her mouth. Deputies and EMS arrived on scene and were able to provide aid to the female. Various drugs and paraphernalia were located in the residence after a search.
As the investigation continued, authorities executed a search warrant at 3885 Old Nashville Road, and detained a suspect, John C. Gardenbrock. A search of the residence yielded marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, 270 M30 fentanyl pills, and other drugs and/or paraphernalia associated with trafficking. Cash and two firearms were also seized.
John Gardenbrock was arrested and charged with being a convicted felon in possession of handgun, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, first degree possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, second degree possession of a controlled substance – anabolic steroid, first degree trafficking in a controlled substance – cocaine, two counts of first degree trafficking in a controlled substance – fentanyl, and trafficking in marijuana less than 5 pounds.
Additional charged are anticipated.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Warren County Drug Task Force, Medical Center EMS, and the Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department.
