Dalton man arrested on drug charges, ecstasy pills, and revoked license

CHATSWORTH, Ga – A Dalton man was arrested by Murray County law enforcement and during a search of his car, they allegedly found 21 ecstasy pills along other paraphernalia.

A Murray County deputy located a suspicious vehicle near Hwy 225 and Spring Place while on patrol on June 7, 2021. The law enforcement officer identified the driver of the car as Daniel Labron Phillips of Dalton, Ga, and discovered Phillips was driving using a revoked license. While conducting a vehicle inventory post-arrest, the officer allegedly uncovered 21 ecstasy pills, an unknown substance inside a Dr. Pepper bottle, a stolen pistol, digital scales, and $7,370.00.

Daniel Labron Phillips of Dalton, Ga was charged with the following: Possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, Possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 Controlled Substance with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime, Possession of Drug Related Objects, and Driving while License was Suspended or Revoked.

All those arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.