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Bradford SWAT bust nets over 20 firearms, drugs and stolen property

SWAT conducted a search warrant at a home in Lawtey and recovered over 20 guns and drugs.

LAWTEY, Fla. — The Bradford County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the criminal investigations division, drug task force and SWAT conducted a search warrant at 1295 NW 251st St. in Lawtey.

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The Tuesday, Jan. 17th bust involved the seizure of over 20 firearms, stolen property, illegal narcotics, and drug paraphernalia.

James Houston Fender was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance w/o prescription x2
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2
  • Possession of a Weapon or Ammo by a Convicted Felon x2
  • Using your structure to knowingly sell or possess drugs

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The investigation is ongoing at this time and additional charges are pending.