HCSO Narcotics Unit Arrests Two Individuals
Approximately 2 Pounds of Fentanyl Recovered
Hamilton County, TN - On September 10, 2024, Detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit, with the assistance of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, executed a search warrant at 3127 Dwight Street.
Upon arrival, with numerous announcements that the Sheriff’s Office was on the scene with a search warrant, the occupants refused to exit the residence. After a short period of time, Shakayla Nicole Watkins exited the residence without incident. After a continued amount of time refusing to exit the residence, Gregory Antonio Lee also eventually exited and surrendered to SWAT team members. Neither party was injured.
The following items were seized after a search of the residence:
• 1.8 Pounds of Fentanyl (835 Grams)
• .6 Pounds of Cocaine (299 Grams)
• .08 Pounds of Marijuana (39 Grams)
• $33,772 in US Currency
• Glock 43x handgun
• Illegal Pill Press
“It is apparent these two subjects did not read our last press release and take heed of the warning I have stated numerous times before... If you choose to be involved in drug distribution in this county, as these individuals discovered, the next knock on your door might be from my Narcotics Detectives and SWAT Team executing a search warrant. We are coming for you and as you can see, we still make house calls,” stated Sheriff Austin Garrett.
Gregory Antonio Lee is charged with:
• Tampering with Evidence
• Drugs for Resale (X3)
• Possession of a Firearm while in Commission of a Felony
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Shakayla Nicole Watkins is charged with:
• Tampering with Evidence
• Drugs for Resale (X2)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of a Firearm while in Commission of a Felony
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues and additional parties associated with this case are prosecuted.
