Athens Men Garner Drug Charges

Drug charges were issued against two Athens men last week in connection with an investigation conducted by the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office.  During a search of a home in the Owens community, officers seized 8 pounds of marijuana, 43 grams of cocaine, large quantities of Xanax, Gabapentin, Vyvanse, amphetamine and oxycodone, along with five firearms.  Christian Adams, age 22, was charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance and prescription drugs as well as unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.  Nathan Burks, age 32, is charged with two counts of drug trafficking and four counts of illegal possession of a controlled substance.   Both were incarcerated without bond.