DeKalb Man Charged After Narcotics Investigation

Authorities claim they found drugs and a firearm during a search warrant execution.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:51am

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A 25-year-old DeKalb man named Larry Dunn has been charged with multiple drug and firearm offenses following a narcotics investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies executed a search warrant at Dunn's apartment in January and allegedly found over 50 grams of a controlled substance, more than four pounds of cannabis, and a firearm.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the distribution of illegal drugs and firearms in the DeKalb community. Drug-related crimes can have significant impacts on public safety and quality of life for residents.

The details

According to authorities, deputies executed a court-authorized search warrant at Dunn's apartment in the 1300 block of North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. During the search, they claim to have found over 50 grams of a purported controlled substance, more than four pounds of purported cannabis, and a firearm. Dunn was already being held at the DeKalb County Jail on unrelated charges when he was charged with the new drug and firearm offenses.

  • The search warrant was executed by deputies in January 2026.
  • Dunn was arrested at the DeKalb County Jail where he was being held on unrelated charges.

The players

Larry Dunn

A 25-year-old DeKalb resident who was charged with multiple drug and firearm offenses following a narcotics investigation.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the narcotics investigation and executed the search warrant at Dunn's apartment.

DeKalb County State's Attorney's Office

The prosecutor's office that charged Dunn with the drug and firearm offenses.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement in DeKalb to address the distribution of illegal drugs and firearms in the community, which can have significant impacts on public safety. It remains to be seen how the legal process will unfold for the defendant.