Convicted Murderer Busted Running 'Convenience Store for Poison' Near Schools in Texas City, Held on $2M Bond
Authorities say the operation sold brightly colored fentanyl pills and other drugs to minors and students, with $2 million bond set for the suspect.
- On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, authorities arrested 50-year-old Jamell McDonald in Texas City following a search warrant at his Appomattox Drive residence, where he allegedly operated a drug business near local schools.
- Lieutenant Ira Fowler of the Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force launched the investigation two months ago after officers received anonymous information about a 'known narcotics house.'
- Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli described the operation as a 'full-service drug operation, including the ability to pay with credit card'; officers seized fentanyl pills, over four pounds of marijuana, and 45 bottles of liquor.
- Following a hearing in the 405th District Court, a judge upheld McDonald's $2 million bond; District Attorney Kenneth Cusick emphasized the suspect's 25-year murder conviction and two pending felony drug charges.
- Neighbor Donald Moore warned of potential gunfire risks from ongoing drug traffic, while local parent Jacobi expressed relief: 'I just am glad they caught the guy.' Authorities confirmed the Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force continues its investigation.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Murder Convict Accused of Selling Drugs to Minors Near Texas Schools
Internewscast Journal Internewscast Pirro announces major drug bust near DC school U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro… This Post: Murder Convict Accused of Selling Drugs to Minors Near Texas Schools first appeared on Internewscast Journal
Murder convict accused of running 'full-service drug operation' selling to minors near Texas schools
A Texas City man with a prior murder conviction faces drug charges after a Galveston County drug bust uncovered fentanyl pills disguised as ecstasy near schools.
Fentanyl-laced pills seized in drug raid near Texas City schools
Jahml Eugene McDonald was arrested after members of the Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force executed a search warrant Tuesday at a home in the 1200 block of Appomattox Drive, near College of the Mainland and local schools.
Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 73% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium














