STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – Seven individuals were arrested in Statesboro on Friday after an initial report of suspects forcibly entering a vehicle. Around 4:30 a.m., officers with the Statesboro Police Department responded to the entering auto call at an apartment complex in the 700 block of Georgia Avenue. Along with Georgia Southern University Police Department officers, Statesboro PD patrolled the area believing the suspects might still be near, officials said. Officers tried to stop and talk to two males — one with a firearm — who then ran into an apartment in the 100 block of Lanier Drive, Statesboro PD said. Guyton man arrested, thousands of dollars worth of drugs seized After police surrounded the building and tried to get the individuals out of the home, detectives obtained a search warrant. Statesboro PD's SWAT Team cleared the home and seven people were detained. Additionally, investigators found about 5 lbs. of marijuana, three guns and additional stolen property from a separate entering auto. One of the three guns seized was stolen on Nov. 7 from a vehicle on Southern Court, Statesboro PD said. The following are facing charges in the various cases: Ja’shon Branch (17, Twin City, Ga): Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime, and Tampering with Evidence. Elijah Wells (19, Statesboro): Entering Auto (2 counts), Tampering with Evidence, and Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor) Jellant Walker (24, Swainsboro, Ga): Tampering with Evidence, Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor) Ashlee Lambert (19, Statesboro): Tampering with Evidence, Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor) Tatiana Hill (19, Augusta, Ga): Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor) Makayla Hampton (19, Washington, Ga): Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor) Tymarion Jackson (18, Statesboro): Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor) Officials said additional arrests are expected as police investigate recent entering autos in the Lanier Drive area. Anyone with relevant information is asked to call Sr. Det. Keith Holloway at 912-764-9911. Anonymous tips can be made online.