A LABAMA L EDGER
JULY 2023
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Authorities arrest 36 for drugs in June
Meth Arrest One individual has
been arrested for drugs in Etowah County. According to Sheriff Jonathon Horton, Deonte Delmont Jones, age 24 of Gadsden, has been charged with Five (5) counts of Drug Trafficking (Methamphetamine) and One (1) count of Drug Trafficking (Oxycodone). On June 23, 2023 agents with the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit received information that Jones, who had an active Drug Trafficking warrant and was actively being investigated by the Drug Unit, would be at a certain Apartment complex located in the East Gadsden area. Further information led Agents to believe that Jones would also be in possession of a large quantity of Methamphetamine. Acting on the info provided, Agents located Jones and arrested him for the Drug Trafficking warrant. During the course of the arrest, Agents also recovered just over a half pound of Methamphetamine, as well as Trafficking weight of Oxycodone pills and a small quantity of Marijuana. been arrested with drug charges in Etowah County. According to Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, Wesley Lee Quarles age 35 of Gadsden, has been charged with two (2) counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Ambien). Agents with the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit recently served an arrest warrant on Wesley Lee Quarles at his residence located in the Whorton Bend community. During the course of the arrest additional Medication was recovered that had been obtained fraudulently. The arrest followed an investigation by the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit into his fraudulent activities involving the acquisition of prescription scheduled narcotics. At the time of the news release, Quarles was being held in the Etowah A Henagar woman has been charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, on Thursday, July 13, DeKalb and Jackson County Narcotics agents conducted a search warrant on County Road 322 in Henagar. The agents found Hollie Jamaica Hall to be in possession of a pound of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, several weapons and an undisclosed amount of US currency. Hall was arrested and transported to the Jackson County Jail where she was charged with Dangerous Drugs-Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Weapons – AFI or POAFA Altering Firearm
According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, his office and local authorities arrested 36 people on drug related charges during the month of June. On June 2, officers with the Fyffe Police Department conducted a traffic stop on County Road 50, finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Kathy Ann Johnson (50 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On June 3, officers with Powell Police Department responded to a Domestic Violence call on Traylor Street. While looking for identification, drug paraphernalia was found. Mitchell Edward Kyle (57 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Contempt of Court. Also on June 3, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 and County Road 179 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Gregory Wayne Ferguson (50 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 4 warrants for Failure to Appear. On June 5, officers with Sylvania Police Department, along with DeKalb County Deputies, responded to County Road 121 of a male walking in the roadway who appeared to be intoxicated. When officers arrived, they found William Darrin Blevins (58 of Fort Payne) to be in possession of synthetic marijuana as well as being intoxicated. Blevins was charged with Publix Intoxication, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On June 7, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Officers from Crossville and Collinsville Police Departments, conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, it was found that one of the subjects had active warrants. A search resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, controlled pills and drug paraphernalia. William Stuart Barfield (61 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs and Failure to Appear. Tiffany Lachea Sims (32 of Albertville) and James Bret Goble (32 unknown address) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs. On June 8, Narcotics Agents responded to a residence on Newman Drive in Rainsville after several complaints of drug use. When Agents arrived, they observed several people running through the house. During a search, kratom, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found. Elisha Delane Knight (45 of Rainsville) and Dalton Wyatt Jenkins (24 of Higdon) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Failure of Appear. Amber Marie MaGill (24 of Albertville) and Malachi Emmanuel Vaughn (24 of Dawson) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. Jerry Ed Buttram (32 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On, June 11 DeKalb County Deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 328 in Dawson finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the home. Krystle Nicole Croft (38 of Dawson) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. Also, on June 11, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop determining the driver to have active warrants. During the stop, a field sobriety test was administered, which the driver failed. The driver was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Whitney Irene Scott (40 of Dawson) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DUI (controlled substance), Tampering with Physical Evidence and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear. In a third incident on June 11, DeKalb County Deputies responded to a call of a male walking on Hwy 68 in Crossville. When the Deputy asked for identification, the subject provided false information and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Felipe Tomas Francisco (23 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Giving False ID to Law Enforcement Officer. Finally, on June 11, Officers with Sylvania Police Department conducted a traffic stop finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Tiffany Coral Gilbert (39 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On, June 12, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 34, finding the driver to be in possession of marijuana and controlled drugs. Gell Quincey Haynes (35 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Persons Forbidden to Possess Pistol and Resisting Arrest.
Additionally, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Al Hwy 75 with the driver failing to stop, leading agents on a pursuit. The driver was finally stopped and placed under arrest. Sandy Marie Morrow (58 of Geraldine) was charged with Attempt to Elude, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd (x2) Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (x3), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Trafficking in any Illegal Substance. On June 13, Officers with the Powell Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Brown Street finding the driver to be in possession of cocaine. Damone Jamyle Walker (26 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. Also, on June 13, Narcotics Agents were executing a search warrant on County Road 283 in the Collinsville area finding over 15 grams of methamphetamine. Steven Ray Willingham (43 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance. Wendy Cherylene Leatherwood (49 of Attalla) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Randall Clark Smith (55 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Tracy Dwayne Johnson (62 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (x2). In a third incident on June 13, DeKalb County Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop involving a motorcycle, the driver refused to stop, which led to a short pursuit. Eventually the driver pulled into a residence on Hwy 75. The driver was found in possession of hydrocodone, which he did not have a prescription for. Jake Samuel Gilbreath (27 of Sylvania) was charged with Attempt to Elude, Resisting Arrest and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On June 15, Officers with Sylvania Police Department conducted a traffic stop on County Road 102 finding the driver to be in possession of 21 grams of methamphetamine, Percocet, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Phillip Chance Culpepper (29 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Non-Payment of Child Support and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear. On June 23, Officers with Crossville Police Department responded to a call of an individual that was slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle on County Road 12. Once the driver was awake, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Thomas Benjamin Cates (46 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On June 24th, while at a traffic accident on Hwy 117, in Mentone, Narcotics Agents found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Robby Dean Williams (54 of Phil Campbell) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also, on June 24, officers with Ider Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Joe Patrick Veal (48 of Henagar) and Emily Edwards Love (45 of Henagar) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On June 26, Narcotics Agents were in the area of Short Cut Drive in Henagar when they spotted Kenny Ladon Blalock (56 of Henagar) who they knew had active warrants. When Agents pulled in to the driveway, Blalock and two others ran into the residence. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found inside. Blalock was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear. Toby Lynn Hudgins (50 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Escape 3rd. Cynthia Lynn Gregory (52 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. Also, on June 26, Narcotics Agents executed a search warrant at a residence in the Powell area finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the residence. Zane Michael Allen (30 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On June 28, Officers with Collinsville Police Department conducted a traffic stop finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Andrew Alan Hindbaugh (36 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Contempt of Court. On June 29, while following up on a call about drug activity, on County Road 671 in Henagar, Agents found marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the residence. Sarah Jo Lewis (28 of Henagar) and Malik Donte Muhammad (27 of Henagar) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Deonte Jones Authorities added that the arrest followed a two- month investigation that consisted of Drug Sales from Jones. During the investigation over 2.5 lbs. of Methamphetamine was recovered. At the time of the news release, Jones was being held in the Etowah County Detention Center on a $275,000 cash bond. Sheriff Horton added that the investigation is still ongoing and there could be more State and Federal charges. The Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit, Etowah County Sheriff's Office, Gadsden Police, the FBI North Alabama Criminal Enterprise
Task Force, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force participated in the case. Drug Arrest One individual has
Wesley Lee Quarles County Detention Center on a $16,500 property bond. Sheriff Horton added that the investigation is still ongoing and there could be more State and Federal charges related to this case. The Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit, Etowah County Sheriff's Office, Gadsden Police Department, the FBI North Alabama Criminal Enterprise all assisted with this case.
Meth Trafficking
Hollie Hall
Identification or Possession of Altered Firearm. Bond for Hall was set at $28,000. “I would like to thank the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit and Jackson County Narcotics Unit for working together to get this poison off of the streets," said Welden. "This is a great example of why having a good working relationship with our neighboring agencies is so important. And we are so thankful that we have these relationships."
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