A weeks-long investigation into suspected narcotics sales in a high-activity drug neighborhood of Northwest Dallas resulted in a major seizure of drugs, guns, and cash on July 17, 2025, according to Dallas police.
Arrests Made, Charges Filed
The Northwest CRT/Deployment Days squad conducted the investigation at an apartment complex in the 3100 block of Webb Chapel Extension. On July 17, Dallas Police SWAT executed a search warrant, resulting in the arrest of Brandon Cornelius, 23, and Joseph Amos, 53.
Cornelius is charged with six counts of manufacturing and delivering a controlled substance, a first-degree felony, as well as possession of marijuana, a state jail felony. He also had an outstanding warrant.
He is currently being held in the Dallas County Jail without bond.
Amos was arrested on an active warrant by another agency. He is not listed in the Dallas County Jail.
Authorities seized a significant number of drugs, including:
- Fentanyl (24.7 grams)
- Methamphetamine (5.6 grams)
- Cocaine (13.7 grams)
- Hydromorphone (0.3 grams)
- Adderall (3.7 grams)
- Oxycodone Hydrochloride (0.9 grams)
- Marijuana (1,523 grams)
- In addition to the drugs, officers recovered three firearms:
- A Masterpiece Arms 9mm pistol with a filed-off serial number
- A Glock 19, 9mm handgun reported stolen
- A Glock 20c, 10mm handgun.
- Authorities also confiscated $9,147 in cash.
What they’re saying: “We are working every day to rid our streets of guns and drugs, and we won’t stop,” said Major Juan Salas, the Northwest Division Commander. “Our message is clear: if you are committing crimes in the City of Dallas, you will be arrested.”