Woodstock man faces drug-trafficking charges

Woodstock man faces drug trafficking charges

A 58-year-old Woodstock man faces a long list of drug-related charges after a Friday night arrest and search.

A 58-year-old Woodstock man faces a long list of drug-related charges after a Friday night arrest and search.

Woodstock officers had spotted the man, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant, while they were on general patrol.

After a foot pursuit, the officers arrested the man. During a subsequent search, the officers allegedly found approximately $35,500 of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and oxycodone pills, as well as several weapons.

The man was charged with possession of unauthorized weapons, several counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime with a value less than $5,000, police said.

He was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of an identity document and failure to comply with his probation order.

The accused was held in custody, police said.

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