Drugs, Handgun Recovered After 2 Overdose In Forsyth Co.

FORSYTH COUNTY — Several drugs and a 9-mm handgun were recovered after two people overdosed Friday in a Flowery Branch Road home, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.

Deputies responded to the home on a medical emergency call, when they found the two people who suffered an overdose in the home, authorities said. Narcan was administered, and they were taken to the hospital for treatment, authorities said.

With possible illegal drugs seen in plain sight, authorities said members with the Johns Creek and Forsyth County Drug Task Force then executed a search warrant in the home.

Authorities found a large bag of white powder, which they said was identified as 290 grams of fentanyl after testing.

"Loose methamphetamine and marijuana were collected from around the residence. A safe was also located, and it contained 105 grams of methamphetamine, a large amount of marijuana and a Sig Sauer 9-mm handgun," authorities said in a news release.

James Hall, the 65-year-old homeowner, was charged on suspicion of trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking fentanyl, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession or use of drug related objects, possession of a handgun during the commission of a felony and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, authorities said.

Hall is being held in the Forsyth County Jail without bond, authorities said.