# Three charged in Grand Forks drug bust

> Three men face felony drug charges after law enforcement seized cocaine, fentanyl, and over $14,000 cash in a Grand Forks operation.
- Title: Three charged in Grand Forks drug bust · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Three men face felony drug charges after law enforcement seized cocaine, fentanyl, and over $14,000 cash in a Grand Forks operation. Omar Williams, Darnell…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/21/three-charged-after-grand-forks-drug-bust-nets-cocaine-fentanyl-over-14000-cash
- Published: 2026-09-21T21:30:13.716+00:00
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- Topics: grand forks, cocaine, fentanyl, n.d. police, drug charges, cash seizure, september 19, news, local
## Drug bust in Grand Forks
Three men face felony drug charges after law enforcement seized cocaine, fentanyl, and over $14,000 cash in a Sept. 19 operation.
## Who was charged
Omar Williams, Darnell Patterson, and Angelo Matthews were charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver cocaine, marijuana, and fentanyl.
## Vehicle search details
Officers found 53 grams of marijuana in Williams' vehicle and 1.45 grams of fentanyl after a traffic stop on Sept. 19.
## Residence search results
Patterson and Matthews were found with 241.3 grams of cocaine, digital scales, and $13,620 cash at their home.
## Defendants' statements
Patterson claimed he was watching TV when the search began and Williams is his cousin. Matthews said he was preparing to shower.
## Charges and status
All three men face felony charges; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
## Key takeaway

Omar Williams, Darnell Patterson, and Angelo Matthews were charged with drug conspiracy and possession after a Sept. 19 operation in Grand Forks.