Convicted felon arrested after drug seizure, Alachua deputies say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A man was arrested following a reports of an armed disturbance on Southwest 61st Street and 11th Place on Wednesday. Deputies found nearly 100 grams of different drugs after searching the man’s home, reports say.

Nathaniel Carter III, 43, threatened to shoot someone following a verbal argument. The incident was recorded, reports say. Deputies went to Carter’s home and got consent to search the residence.

Deputies found a total of around 100 grams of fentanyl, Xanax, oxycodone hydrocholoride, meth, and marijuana.

Carter’s background check revealed him to be a convicted felon. He was arrested and charged with multiple assault, possession, and drug related crimes.

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