Sheriff’s Office Recovers Stolen Property, Drugs During Search

A search warrant executed by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, including the SWAT team, led to the recovery of stolen property and the arrest of two suspects in connection with a recent residential burglary.

Dylan Williams, 32, and Samantha Warner, 27, both of the St. Clair area, were taken into custody. Williams is charged with two counts of felony stealing and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm, with a $50,000 cash bond. Warner faces two counts of endangering the welfare of a child involving drugs and one count of unlawful use of a weapon, also with a $50,000 cash bond.

Detectives recovered 15 firearms, two vehicles, collectible coins, tools, and various other items valued at several thousand dollars. The items matched descriptions from a November 16, 2024, burglary. During the search, officers also discovered suspected illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia in one of the home’s bedrooms.