Man, Grandson Arrested On Drug Charges
Detectives Say They Found Illegal Pills, Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia In Home
POSTED: Friday, November 6, 2009
UPDATED: 9:43 pm EST November 6,
2009
YULEE, Fla. -- Narcotics detectives with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a man and his grandson on Thursday on various drug charges.
Detectives said Gene Mullins, 62, and Corey Mullins, 19, were booked into the Nassau County Detention Center.
Investigators said when they a home on Coral Reef Road in Yulee, they found almost 750 illegal prescription pills, 165 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Detectives said Gene Mullins turned himself in at the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, and a patrol deputy later found Corey Mullins at the home in Yulee.
He is currently on probation in Georgia for DUI.
Investigators said Gene Mullins faces several charges including possessing marijuana with the intent to sell, possessing a controlled substance without a prescription and possessing drug paraphernalia.
Detectives said Corey Mullins was charged with possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Bond for both men is set at $25,002.
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