Arrest warrant in South Fulton leads to large drug, gun bust
(Photo: South Fulton PD)
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - Police in South Fulton said officers confiscated several guns, various drugs and more than $9,000 in cash.
Police said the bust stemmed from an arrest warrant for an aggravated assault suspect and led to apprehending the man and a significant seizure of drugs and stolen weapons.
Police arrested Tory Almond, 44, for aggravated assault, according to South Fulton PoliceInvestigator Shannon McKesey. Police said two others — Aleeiah Leefoguem, 30, and Devonta Clark, 46 — were arrested. Almond and Clark were charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and theft by receiving a stolen gun. Leefoguem was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
On Monday, officials said South Fulton Police Department officers arrested a suspected wanted for aggravated assault at a residence on 5655 Old National Highway.
Police arrested, from left, Devonta Clark, Tory Almond, Aleeiah Leefoguem, on drug and weapon charges. (Photo: South Fulton Police)
Officials said officers saw marijuana and other narcotics in plain view while making the arrest.
Police contacted South Fulton's Narcotics Unit, which obtained a search warrant.
Police said they made three arrests and confiscated five guns, $9,102 in cash, 103 grams of marijuana, 47 grams of cocaine and a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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