Feds make another huge bust in LA’s most toxic park — with a terrifying discovery in backpack
Federal authorities have made a significant drug arrest in Los Angeles' MacArthur Park, seizing over a kilogram of a fentanyl precursor from a suspect's backpack. Cheavis Cole Williamson, 43, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance following his arrest by LAPD officers. This incident underscores ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking in the area.
- ▪Cheavis Cole Williamson was found in possession of more than 1.2 kilograms of a chemical precursor used in fentanyl production.
- ▪Williamson was arrested during enforcement operations in MacArthur Park and is currently on probation.
- ▪Federal authorities have vowed to maintain a strong presence in the park to combat drug dealing.
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Metro Feds make another huge bust in LA’s most toxic park — with a terrifying discovery in backpack By Zain Khan Published May 31, 2026, 2:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Federal authorities have announced another major drug arrest tied to LA’s troubled MacArthur Park after officers allegedly discovered more than a kilogram of a fentanyl precursor inside a suspect’s backpack. Cheavis Cole Williamson, 43, of Westlake, has been charged federally with possession of a controlled substance after authorities say he was found in possession of more than 1.2 kilograms — about 2.7 pounds — of a chemical precursor used in the production of fentanyl.
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