November 5, 2026 – Sutter County Sheriff's Office officials report that on October 29, 2026, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), with assistance from the Yuba City Police Department, Marysville Police Department, and Sutter County Probation Department, served a search warrant targeting the illicit sale of oxycodone within the Yuba-Sutter community. The warrant authorized searches of 42-year-old, Lonnie Williams or Marysville, his vehicles, and his residence located on the 1300 block of Hobart Drive in Marysville.
When law enforcement attempted to contact Williams, he fled in his vehicle, initiating a vehicle pursuit. Williams led Officers at high speeds through residential streets before returning to his residence. Williams attempted to flee on foot into the home but was quickly apprehended by Officers at his front door.
A subsequent search of the residence and vehicle resulted in the seizure of substantial quantities of illicit narcotics, weapons, and evidence of drug sales, including:
- 130 oxycodone and hydrocodone pills
- 25 alprazolam pills
- 74 miscellaneous prescription pills
- 295 mL of liquid codeine
- Approx. 17.7 lbs. (8,039.4 g) of marijuana
- Two sets of metal knuckles
- Multiple digital scales, packaging materials, discarded prescription bottles, and cellular devices
- $44,649 in U.S. currency believed to be proceeds from illegal narcotics sales
Williams was arrested and booked into the Yuba County Jail on multiple charges, including:
VC 2800.2 – Felony Evading with Disregard for Public Safety
VC 23103 – Reckless Driving
PC 148(a)(1) – Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer
HS 11351 – Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale
HS 11352(a) – Transportation/Sale of a Controlled Substance
HS 11359(b) – Possession of Marijuana for Sale
PC 21810 – Possession of Metal Knuckles
The Special Investigations Unit remains committed to working alongside regional partner agencies to target illegal drug trafficking and safeguard our neighborhoods.
Source & photo: Sutter County Sheriff's Office
