November 2, 2022
The Levy County Drug Task Force completed a lengthy
drug investigation yesterday by executing a search warrant at a known drug
house located at 10091 NW 40 Avenue just east of the City of Cheifland. Drug
Detectives arrested two individuals during the investigation for a myriad of
crimes.
Thomas Barr (6/5/71) of Chiefland was located inside
the home and was arrested. He has been charged with five weapons offenses and four
drug distribution charges. Barr is a multi-time convicted felon who is
prohibited from possessing a firearm and has already served 1 sentence in the
Florida Department of Corrections.
Christopher McQuay (8/10/83) of Chiefland was located
by deputies a short distance away from the home. Drug Detectives knew McQuay
resided at the home they were searching and took him into custody. McQuay has
been charged with four weapon offenses and three drug offenses. He was
previously convicted of multiple felonies and prohibited from possessing a
firearm. He too has previously served 3 sentences in the Florida Department of
Corrections.
Detectives spent hours searching this home. At the
conclusion of the search Detectives seized $63,871.00 in cash, four firearms;
one verified as being previously reported stolen from Chiefland and another
previously reported stolen from Tampa. Detectives also seized 98 grams of
powder cocaine, crack cocaine and 84 grams of marijuana.
Both men are being held in the Levy County Detention
Center. Thomas Barr’s bond has been set at $476,000.00 and Christopher McQuad’s
bond has been set at $326,000.00.