Johnson arrested in domestic scuffle

According to Emanuel County Sheriff J. Tyson Stephens, on Friday, July 20, at around 5 p.m., Lyndon Johnson, 27, of Stevens Street, Swainsboro was arrested after a domestic dispute involving a handgun. Johnson had disabled the victim's vehicle and began arguing with the victim. The victim called 911 after the suspect threw bricks at her and others and also brandished a handgun at them. Sheriff Stephens was the first to arrive on the scene and began to de-escalate the situation.

As other officers arrived, the suspect was placed in handcuffs for safety. The suspect stated he did not have a handgun and gave officers permission to search the property. Deputies found a large quantity of suspected cocaine, ecstasy pills, and a Taurus .38 cal. handgun stashed in the residence. The handgun and drugs were seized by the authorities as evidence.

Johnson was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of ecstasy with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm during the Ccmmission of a felony.

Johnson is currently being held in the Emanuel County Jail. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Emanuel County Sheriff's Office at 478-237-7526.

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