Follow-Up Arrest Made in Connection to Search Warrant on S. Drew Street, LIVINGSTON, July 3, 2025 - Following the recent execution of a search warrant at 111 S. Drew Street, Polk County Narcotics Detectives continued their investigation into narcotics trafficking activities originating from the residence. As a result of evidence reviewed post-search, detectives obtained arrest warrants for Antoinette Lyshun Wilson, the spouse of Michael Montgomery.
Wilson has been charged with the following felony offenses:
1. Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cocaine. 2. Possession of a Controlled Substance – Pressed Methamphetamine pills. 3. Possession of a Controlled Substance – Crack cocaine. 4. Abandoning or Endangering a Child – Criminal Negligence
All charges filed against Wilson—as well as those previously filed against Michael Montgomery—are subject to Drug-Free Zone enhancements, as defined under Texas Health and Safety Code 481.134, due to the proximity of the offense location to a protected area.
Sheriff Byron Lyons and Chief Deputy Anthony Lowrie continue to affirm their commitment to protecting the residents of Polk County—particularly children—from the dangers posed by narcotics trafficking.
“This arrest is a continuation of our ongoing efforts to hold narcotics offenders accountable and protect the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Sheriff Lyons.
---All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.---
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Michael Dewayne Montgomery, 48, of Livingston
Arrest Made Following Narcotics Investigation in Livingston, LIVINGSTON, July 2, 2025 - On June 25, 2025, the Polk County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division and the Livingston Police Department, executed a search and arrest warrant at 111 S. Drew Street in Livingston. The warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation into suspected narcotics trafficking at the residence.
The investigation identified Michael Dewayne Montgomery, 48, of Livingston, as the primary suspect in the distribution of illegal drugs from an apartment. Over the course of the investigation, investigators documented multiple suspected narcotics transactions occurring at the location. Execution of the warrant turned up...:
* Approximately 5 ounces of crack cocaine * Approximately 1 ounce of powdered cocaine * Approximately 2.5 ounces of pressed methamphetamine pills * Approximately 1 pound of synthetic marijuana * Approximately 1 ounce of marijuana * Digital scales and packaging materials commonly used in the distribution of narcotics * One firearm, located in proximity to the narcotics
Montgomery was booked in on the following charges: 1. Manufacture/Delivery of a controlled substance 2. Manufacture/Delivery of a controlled substance 3. Manufacture/Delivery of a controlled substance 4. Manufacture/Delivery of a controlled substance 5. Abandon/Endanger Child (Criminal Negligence) 6. Unlawful Possession of firearm by felon 7. Warrant for Manufacture/Delivery of a controlled substance The presence of a firearm in connection with the large quantity of drugs may enhance pending charges under state and/or federal law. The Polk County Narcotics Division and DPS Criminal Investigation Division are continuing to analyze evidence, and additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation progresses.
Sheriff Byron Lyons and Chief Deputy Anthony Lowrie reaffirm their commitment to aggressively pursuing individuals engaged in the illegal drug trade, stating that the Sheriff’s Office will continue working with allied agencies to hold offenders accountable and protect the citizens of Polk County.
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