Dallas police arrested a man after officers spotted him conducting suspected drug deals on Pacific Avenue, leading to the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, and a firearm.
Kenneth Dunson, 31, was taken into custody around 11:50 a.m. on July 27 in the 900 block of Pacific Avenue after Downtown Task Force officers observed him approaching multiple people in apparent drug transactions, per a July 30 press release from the department.
The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by specialized police units to combat street-level drug dealing in Dallas’s urban core. Downtown areas often struggle with open-air drug markets that impact both residents and businesses.
Officers discovered Dunson had two active warrants during their investigation. A subsequent search revealed 21 individual bags of methamphetamine, 10 bags of marijuana, and a firearm in his possession.
Dunson faces serious charges, including manufacturing and delivery, a first-degree felony, and unlawful carry of a weapon, a second-degree felony. He was also charged with failure to identify as a fugitive and marijuana possession, both Class A misdemeanors.
The case adds to his legal troubles with the outstanding warrants. Police documented the investigation under case numbers 106879-2025 and 106880-2025.
First-degree felony drug charges in Texas can carry sentences ranging from five years to life in prison. The weapons charge could add another two to 20 years, if the suspect is convicted.