HOWE, Texas – A call for a medical emergency at a residence in Howe this morning led police to finding more than a half-pound of methamphetamine.
At around 9:45 a.m., a man called 911 to report his 47-year-old girlfriend was suffering a medical crisis, and when Howe police and Howe Fire Department arrived, they found the woman unresponsive. Life-saving measures were ineffective and the woman, who will not be identified, died at the scene. The investigation into her death is ongoing, but foul play is not suspected at this time.
While investigating the death, Howe officers noted signs of drug activity and obtained a search warrant for the residence. The search uncovered more than eight ounces of methamphetamine, heroin, pills, and marijuana, as well as drug paraphernalia, including scales and baggies.
The homeowner, Jeffrey Lynn Brown, 47, was arrested and booked into the Grayson County Jail for manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance. If convicted, he faces a $10,000 fine and up to 99 years in prison.