The Westside Narcotics Task Force assisted the Colorado County Sheriff’s office with the arrest of a Glidden man during a narcotics investigation Oct. 20.

Jesse Lee Cloninger was arrested at the scene and charged with two counts of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, delivery of marijuana and possession of a prohibited weapon. Cloninger was booked into the Colorado County Jail. The Columbus Police Department assisted at the scene.

The Colorado County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the task force in reference to an active investigation at a residence in Glidden Oct. 20. Deputies from the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a home located in the 900 Block of Brazos Street in Glidden due to the report of a disturbance.

Once on location, deputies observed drug paraphernalia and other indicators that narcotics were being sold from the home. At the request of the sheriff’s office, a Task Force investigator arrived at the scene to assist with the investigation.

A search warrant was later executed at the residence resulting in the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana, firearms and United States currency. Packaging materials and scales were also located at the residence. 

The Westside Narcotics Task Force covers four counties and is comprised of investigators from the Austin County Sheriff’s Office, Bellville PD, Sealy PD, Hempstead PD, Waller County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and DEA. The Colorado County Attorney’s Office assisted with the investigation.