HUNT COUNTY, Texas — A husband and wife have been arrested after a narcotics investigation led to the discovery of large quantities of drugs, firearms, and evidence of child endangerment inside their home.
In July 2025, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into reports of controlled substances and marijuana being sold from a residence in the 10000 block of Gaillard Woods in Wills Point, TX. Investigators later determined that some of the drugs distributed from the home had been obtained by minor children. Authorities also concluded that both Jeffery Lee Burton and Amanda Leann Burton were aware of the narcotics activity occurring inside their residence.
On August 27, 2025, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team executed a search warrant on the Burton home, securing the property so the Narcotics Unit could process the scene. The search uncovered a significant cache of drugs, weapons, and cash, including:
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558 grams of controlled substances
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392 grams of marijuana
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23 firearms
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$5,466 in U.S. currency
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Multiple THC products, including wax, gummies, and vape pens
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Psilocybin mushrooms
Both Jeffery and Amanda Burton were taken into custody and face multiple charges, including:
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Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2/2-A >400 grams
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 >4 grams <200 grams
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Possession of Marijuana >5 pounds <4 ounces
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Endangering a Child
Their bond was set at $260,000.
The Hunt County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and the Greenville Police Department for assisting with the operation.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation highlights the ongoing dangers posed by illegal narcotics activity, especially when children are placed at risk.
