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5 arrested after drug bust at former Jacksonville day care

By Briana Ross-Williams, Action News Jax

Jacksonville drug bust leads tothe arrest of 5 Amber Marshall (top left), Ashley Peyton (top right), Brandy Poturich (bottom left), Joel Coleman (bottom middle), and Christopher Marshall (bottom right). (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

By Briana Ross-Williams, Action News Jax

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested three women and two men on Monday, Feb. 7 in connection to a drug bust.

Action News Jax first told you about the drug bust earlier this week when three men were arrested Monday evening.

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It happened in the 9000 block of Crystal Springs Road.

The property used to be a daycare. Action News Jax got the property records that show the building has gone through several owners since then.

PHOTO GALLERY: 5 arrested after drug bust at former Jacksonville day care

According to the police report, JSO obtained a search warrant for the property. When they arrived, one of the suspects, Amber Marshall, was detained in the front yard. Her arrest was followed by the arrests of Joel Coleman, Brandy Poturich, and Ashley Peyton.

Police then instructed anyone inside the property to leave before they made the residence safe. Christopher Marshall was arrested soon after.

See mugshots and charges below:

Amber Marshall was arrested for selling fentanyl and cocaine possession.

Amber Marshall Amber Marshall was arrested for selling fentanyl and cocaine possession. Her arrest report says Marshall was posing as a drug user and abuser in West Jacksonville on Dec. 23, 2021. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

Amber Marshall was arrested for selling fentanyl and cocaine possession. Her arrest report says Marshall was posing as a drug user and abuser in West Jacksonville on Dec. 23, 2021.

Brandy Poturich was arrested for three counts of controlled substance possession and one count of marijuana possession.

Brandy Poturich Brandy Poturich was arrested for three counts of controlled substance possession and one count of marijuana possession. She was found in possession of fentanyl, oxycodone, diazepam and less than 20 grams of marijuana. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

Brandy Poturich was arrested for three counts of controlled substance possession and one count of marijuana possession. She was found in possession of fentanyl, oxycodone, diazepam and less than 20 grams of marijuana.

Ashley Peyton was arrested for two counts of controlled substance possession and one count of drug use.

Ashley Peyton Ashley Peyton was arrested for two counts of controlled substance possession and one count of drug use. She was found in possession of amphetamines /methamphetamines, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

Ashley Peyton was arrested for two counts of controlled substance possession and one count of drug use. She was found in possession of amphetamines /methamphetamines, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia.

Christopher Marshall was arrested for selling fentanyl.

Christopher Marshall Christopher Marshall was arrested for selling fentanyl. According to his arrest report, Marshall posed as a drug user and abuser in West Jacksonville on Jan. 25. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

Christopher Marshall was arrested for selling fentanyl. According to his arrest report, Marshall posed as a drug user and abuser in West Jacksonville on Jan. 25.

Joel Coleman was arrested for selling fentanyl and controlled substance possession.

Joel Coleman Joel Coleman was arrested for selling fentanyl and controlled substance possession. On Jan. 22, Coleman posed as a drug user and abuser in West Jacksonville, according to his arrest report. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

Joel Coleman was arrested for selling fentanyl and controlled substance possession. On Jan. 22, Coleman posed as a drug user and abuser in West Jacksonville, according to his arrest report.

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