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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.
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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.

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