The Nacogdoches County Sheriff Office has seized 9 grams of methamphetamine from a residence Tuesday evening after executing a search warrant on the property. Sheriff Jason Bridges stated that the Sheriff Office has had an ongoing investigation for the distribution and manufacturing of narcotics on the suspect, Marcus Burdette. Around 6:00 pm officers executed the search warrant in the 14000 block of highway 259.
Upon arrival Deputies observed the suspect, Marcus Burdette in the back yard as Deputies arrived. Burdette fled on foot into a wooded area and was apprehended after a detailed search of the area. Deputies conducted a search of the property which lead to the discovery of the methamphetamine that was found on the property.
Marcus Dan Burdette, 54 years of age was charged with possession of controlled substance a 2nd felony. Burdette was transported to the Nacogdoches County Jail.
