Five Arrested in Narcotics Distribution Investigation in Soulsbyville
SOUYLSBYVILLE, CA — “The Tuolumne Narcotics Team (TNT) recently received information regarding the distribution and use of methamphetamine at a residence in the 20000 block of Willow Springs Dr., in Soulsbyville. On the evening of 3/6/26, the SWAT Team conducted the service of the search warrant. During the service of the search warrant, two subjects inside the residence were observed actively using methamphetamine. Six subjects were contacted and detained at the residence by the SWAT Team.
While processing the scene, TNT Detectives located approx. 3.6 ounces (102 grams) of methamphetamine, methamphetamine smoking devices, a scale, and ammunition.
Five of the six subjects contacted were ultimately arrested for charges related to the selling/furnishing methamphetamine, maintaining a drug house, and visiting a drug house to consume drugs; Mary Kathleen Porter (76 YOA), Brandon Wayne Morgan (49 YOA), Christopher Michael Gipson (50 YOA), Chandra Ann Pounds (49 YOA), and Colinda Christine Davis (61 YOA).
The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our community for their cooperation during this incident, which allowed personnel to safely execute a high-risk search warrant. Community safety remains the Sheriff’s Office’s highest priority. We are committed to protecting our neighborhoods and public spaces—especially parks and areas frequented by children—from the dangers associated with drug-related activity.”
