Chester County authorities have just announced the largest fentanyl seizure in the county’s history, after finding enough drugs to kill over 800,000 people.
Sheriff Max Dorsey confirmed the arrest of two county residents in connection with the massive drug trafficking operation.
On January 31, 2025, Chester County Sheriff’s Investigators and Special Response Team (SRT) Deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Berryhill Road in the Edgemoor community. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 1,700 grams (3.7 pounds) of fentanyl, 87 grams of crack cocaine, and two pounds of marijuana. Authorities also confiscated 17 firearms, $91,060 in cash, and two vehicles.
Two suspects, Travaris Dixon and Lamonica Dixon, were arrested and charged with multiple drug and weapons offenses. Charges against them include:
Travaris Dixon:
- Trafficking Fentanyl (28 grams or more)
- Trafficking Crack Cocaine (28–100 grams)
- Possession with Intent to Distribute (PWID) Marijuana
- Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime
Lamonica Dixon:
- Trafficking Fentanyl (28 grams or more)
- Trafficking Crack Cocaine (28–100 grams)
- PWID Marijuana
- Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime
The investigation remains ongoing.
The Carolinas recently changed several laws related to opioid overdoses to help curb the epidemic, including changing Naloxone (opioid overdose suppressant) from prescription to ‘over the counter’, as well as implementing a new ‘Good Samaritan Law’.
The law essentially protects people who administer Naloxone to someone who has overdosed from any liability.
The following are common signs of an opioid-related overdose;
- Small pupils
- Pale face
- Limp body
- Shallow or slowed breathing
- Vomiting
- Loss of consciousness
If you know anyone who might use heroin or any other opioids, please pick up some Naloxone from your local pharmacist and keep it handy – you never know when it might save someone’s life.
