Man arrested in major drug bust in Arlington Hills, almost 150 grams of cocaine seized: JSO

A man was arrested and faces charges after a major drug bust in Arlington Hills, says the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).

According to JSO, an investigation began after a resident reported suspicious activity. The detectives determined that 43-year-old Benjamin Crawford was selling drugs from his car and home.

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Eventually, detectives received a search warrant after building up a case.

On August 23, detectives served the warrant at a house on Townsend Village Lane in Arlington Hills and found the following:

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  • 14.6 pounds of Cathinones, also known as Flakka

  • 148 grams of Crack Cocaine

  • 21.8 grams of Powder Cocaine

  • 34 (and a half) Prescription Pills

  • 1 firearm (which had been reported stolen nearly a decade ago)

JSO says Crawford faces several charges resulting from this investigation.

The sheriff’s office encourages anyone who sees suspicious activity to call 904-630-0500.

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