Four Arrested in North Houston Drug Investigation at Panther Fuel Station; Cocaine, Marijuana and Pills Seized

HOUSTON, Texas — Four men were arrested Thursday, October 22, 2026, after deputies used drone surveillance to investigate suspected drug activity at a North Houston gas station, leading to the seizure of marijuana, cocaine and several types of pills.

According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, deputies launched a narcotics investigation at Panther Fuel Station, located in the 13000 block of Kuykendahl Road, following numerous complaints about suspected drug activity at the business.

During the operation, deputies conducted covert surveillance using drone technology and observed what they believed was a narcotics transaction taking place.

Deputies responded to the location and detained four individuals identified as Kio Brown, Christopher Simpson, Edward Clark and Anfernee Griffin.

K9 Alerts Lead to Discovery of Suspected Narcotics

Investigators deployed a narcotics detection K9, which provided positive alerts on the business and several vehicles at the location.

The subsequent investigation resulted in the recovery of several types of suspected illegal drugs.

According to Herman’s office, deputies recovered:

• 24 ounces of marijuana
• 58 grams of powder and crack cocaine
• 17 grams of ecstasy pills
• 91 grams of Xanax
• 30 grams of oxycodone pills

Investigators reported that surveillance footage captured all four suspects participating in the alleged sale and purchase of narcotics at the location.

Four Suspects Charged With Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance

All four suspects were arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail on charges of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance.

Bond amounts were reported as follows:

The bonds for Simpson, Clark and Griffin were set through the 495th District Court, according to Constable Herman.

The charges stem from the October 22 investigation at Panther Fuel Station.