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Nine Arrested In July For Drugs in DeKalb County
Nine individuals were arrested on drug related charges last month in DeKalb County. On Tuesday July 1, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 386 finding the driver Johnathan Dewayne Spence (36 of Crossville) to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Spence was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On Thursday July 3, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 79 in Fort Payne finding the driver Keelan Steve Brock (40 of Rome, GA) in possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Brock was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On Tuesday July 8, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 40 in Henagar. As they approached the vehicle, they could smell the odor of marijuana coming from inside. A DeKalb County K9 Unit was deployed and gave a positive alert on the vehicle. Deputies found approximately 4 lbs. of marijuana, promethazine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm. Shaquan Ishaad Hemphill (27 of Conyers, Ga) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Persons Forbid to Possess a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On Sunday July 13, Offices with the Ider Police Department conducted a traffic stop on County Road 712 near County Road 134. The driver was identified as Steven William Warren (44 of Henagar) and found to have 3 warrants with DCSO for bond revocation. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found during a search of the vehicle. Warren was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Bond Revocation (x3). On Thursday July 17, DeKalb County Deputies stopped a vehicle on County Road 473 and County Road 386 in Kilpatrick finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in
the vehicle. Erick Garcia Murillo (42 of Horton) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On Sunday, July 20, DeKalb County Deputies were dispatched to County Road 100 on a domestic violence call. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Glenda Michelle Lanier (44 of Fort Payne) who also had warrants with our agency. Drug paraphernalia and 8 grams of methamphetamine were found in the residence. Lanier was charged with Domestic Violence 3rd, Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute (controlled substance), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. On Thursday, July 24, DeKalb County Deputies and DHR responded to a residence on County Road 107 on a well check for children. Upon arrival, they contacted Anita Kaye Arrendondo (70 of Fort Payne). Marijuana and methamphetamine were found during a search of the residence. DHR provided a safety plan for the children. Arrendondo was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On Friday, July 25, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75 and County Road 155 identifying the driver as Joseph James Rich (43 of Valley Head). Deputies deployed a K-9, who indicated a positive alert on the vehicle. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Rich was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI (controlled substance). On Thursday, July 29, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Narcotics Agents stopped a vehicle on Highway 35 in the Powell’s area for speeding. Deputies deployed a K-9, who indicated a positive alert on the vehicle and a safe that was found under the seat. Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were found in the vehicle. Brandon Michael Harris (31 of Chattanooga, Tn) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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