According to Sheriff Shaver, investigators and deputies conducted two separate narcotics search warrants for residences on County Road 80 in the Mills Creek community and County Road 472 in the Whorton community. 

During the search deputies discovered various illegal narcotics and paraphernalia in the residences. 

As a result, the following individuals were taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:

Kelia Crider (41 y/o of Gaylesville)

– Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

– Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd

– Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Robert Jones (38 y/o of Menlo)

– Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

– Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd

– Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Quartez Powell (26 y/o of Centre)

– Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances               

– Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance 

– Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st

– Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 

Macie Steele (22 y/o of Centre)

– Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

– Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd

– Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 

The success of these operations highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat illegal drug activity and ensure the safety of our communities.