Derek Taylor arrested after Penn Avenue search uncovers guns, cocaine and MDMA
A search warrant on Penn Avenue in Jeannette on Oct. 7 uncovered a handgun, large quantities of crack and cocaine, MDMA pills, marijuana, a scale and nearly $1,700; Derek Taylor, 43, was arrested and charged with weapons and drug offenses.
Jeannette Police, agents with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and the Westmoreland County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a Penn Avenue residence on Oct. 7, 2026, seizing a handgun, 63 grams of crack cocaine, 61 grams of cocaine, more than 90 MDMA pills, marijuana, a scale and about $1,700. Derek Taylor, 43, who is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a prior conviction, was found inside and charged with possession of firearm prohibited, manufacture or delivery with intent to deliver, and drug possession. Taylor was remanded to Westmoreland County Prison after failing to post $100,000 bail; these charges are accusations and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.