Domestic Dispute Leads to Felony Drug Bust in Marion County
Marion County deputies arrested Charles Jones on New Year’s Eve after a domestic altercation spiraled into a major drug trafficking arrest.
Deputies responded to a call at 14707 SE 47th Court, where the victim, Makalya McClane, alleged Jones tried to snatch her phone for unknown reasons. When she tucked it into her pants pocket, Jones reportedly grabbed her from behind, wrestled her onto the bed, and restrained her with his legs before taking the phone. McClane reclaimed the device, but Jones allegedly escalated the situation, yelling threats inches from her face while raising his fist.
By the time Deputy V. Hammons arrived, Jones had left the scene but returned later in his grey Mazda sedan. Jones was arrested on charges of simple battery and domestic assault. However, what began as a domestic incident took a serious turn when deputies searched his vehicle prior to towing.
Inside a backpack Jones admitted owning, deputies discovered a black box containing a crystal-like substance testing positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl, weighing approximately 21 grams. Also found were two digital scales with residue, a bag of marijuana weighing around 41 grams, and a loaded Ruger 9mm handgun with 10 rounds in the magazine.
Jones, who no longer has a valid medical marijuana card, was arrested for armed trafficking of fentanyl and methamphetamine, possession of marijuana over 20 grams, drug paraphernalia possession, and using a vehicle for narcotics trafficking.
To top it off, his three-year-old son was reportedly in the back seat during the entire ordeal.
Jones, who has no prior felony convictions, was transported to the Marion County Jail without further incident.
