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2 Arrested After Deputies Find Fully-Loaded Revolver and Drugs

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FRANKLIN COUNTY, FL (WTXL) - Deputies have arrested two after they searched a house and found a fully-loaded revolver and a variety of drugs.

The Franklin County Narcotics Unit searched a home located in Cornelius Rizer Street in Apalachicola. Upon arrival deputies said they arrested the first suspect, Roger Williams, after he attempted to run away through a bedroom window.

During the search, they found drugs and drug paraphernalia, a marijuana grinder, multiple scales, and a fully-loaded revolver. The drugs found included marijuana, heroin, ecstasy, cocaine, meth, and crack. 

Deputies said they also found a person belonging to the second suspect, Tonya Fowler. Inside, they found a bottle of Clonazepam that didn't belong to either suspect. They also found drug paraphernalia in her purse. Fowler was not home at the time of the search but deputies said they arrested her when she returned. 

Williams is being charged possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and other charges related to the gun and the drugs. 

Fowler is being charged with possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance.