2 arrested in Northwest Dallas drug bust

The Brief

  • A weeks-long investigation in Northwest Dallas led to a major drug and gun bust on July 17.
  • Police seized fentanyl, meth, cocaine, and a large amount of marijuana, along with three firearms and more than $9,000 in cash.
  • Two men, Brandon Cornelius and Joseph Amos, were arrested, with Cornelius facing multiple felony drug charges.

DALLAS A weeks-long investigation into suspected narcotics sales in a high-activity drug area of Northwest Dallas ended in a significant seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash on July 17, 2025, according to Dallas Police.

Arrests Made, Charges Filed

The Northwest CRT/Deployment days squad led the investigation at an apartment residence in the 3100 block of Webb Chapel Extension. On July 17, Dallas Police SWAT executed a search warrant, leading to the arrests of Brandon Cornelius, 23, and Joseph Amos, 53.

Cornelius faces serious charges, including six counts of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, a first-degree felony, and possession of marijuana, a state jail felony. He also had an outstanding warrant. Amos was arrested on an active warrant from another agency.

He is being held in the Dallas County Jail without bond.

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