39 Arrested on Drug Related Charges During Month of February

39 Arrested on Drug Related Charges During Month of February

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:


FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Deputies along with K-9 Unit, Narcotics Unit.
Criminal Investigations, Collinsville PD, Sylvania PD, Crossville PD and Henagar Pd
seized 139.5 grams methamphetamine, 26 grams marijuana, 1 gram heroin, 3 grams
fentanyl and 30 grams cocaine during the month of February. Also, 39 that were
charged with drug related charges. The war on drugs seems never-ending, but getting
this poison off the streets and out of the hands of our children is what we are fighting for.
I can never express how truly grateful and blessed we are to have such good working
relationships with all Law Enforcement Agencies in this county and our neighboring
counties. Thank you all for all that you do and continue to do.
On Wednesday, February 1 st , DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on
County Road 52 in the Dawson area finding the driver to be in possession of marijuana.
Thomas Butch Willoughby (48 of Dawson) was charged with Unlawful Possession
of Marijuana 1 st and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Thursday February 2 nd , after receiving several complaints of drug activity at a
residence on County Road 21 in Crossville, Narcotics Agents and Deputies went to the
residence to follow up. During a search of the residence, methamphetamine and drug
paraphernalia was found. Thomas Keith Roden (58 of Crossville) was charged with
Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia and one warrant for Failure to Appear.
On Friday, February 3 rd , DeKalb County Deputies, along with Investigators went to a
residence on County Road 479 in Kilpatrick looking for an individual who they had
active warrants for. While there, they made contact with Miguel Angel Ramos (31 of
Albertville) who was in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug
paraphernalia. Ramos was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled
Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2 nd , Unlawful Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia and Pistol Possession, Drunk/Addict.
Also, on Friday, Deputies, along with Investigators went to a residence on Hwy 68 to
follow up on several complaints. While there, Officers immediately saw illegal
substances in the home and a small child. Misty Cassandra Bruce (51 of Albertville),
Jacob Walker Gore (31 of Albertville), Sonny Aaron Gipson (43 of Albertville) and
Damien Matthew Owens (44 of Albertville) were all charged with Unlawful
Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,
and Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child.

Again, on Friday, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in Kilpatrick with one
occupant giving a false name to the officer. Also, found in the vehicle were prescription
pills that neither had a prescription for. Daniel Bonilla (26 of Boaz) was charged with
Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia, Giving False ID to LE Officer and DUI (controlled Substance).
Misty Nicole Aldridge (31 of Gaylesville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of
Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On the same day, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 finding the driver to be in
possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Keisha Leann Price (33 of
Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Friday, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 52 finding the driver to be
in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. James Edward Barron
(40 of Geraldine) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and
Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
Also, on Friday, Narcotics Agents conducted a vehicle stop on County Road 4 finding
the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Sarah
Elizabeth Davis (41 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
On Saturday, February 4 th , Deputies went to an apartment complex in Fort Payne trying
to locate Zachary Wolfgang Snapp (42 of Rainsville) who had active felony warrants.
When they arrived, they made contact with Sheena Lashawn Rossmeier (44 of Fort
Payne). Rossmeier advised the Deputies that Snapp was not in the apartment, but
was later found to be hiding in the apartment. Methamphetamine and drug
paraphernalia was also found. Snapp was charged with Resisting Arrest, Unlawful
Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,
Probation Violation and two warrants for Failure to Appear. Rossmeier was
charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession
of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstructing Government Operations.
On Sunday, February 5 th , Deputies went to a residence in Collinsville to follow up with a
report. While there, they found methamphetamine, controlled narcotics, marijuana and
drug paraphernalia. Tracy Dwayne Johnson (62 of Collinsville) and Carol
Richardson Bailey (56 of Collinsville) were both charged with Unlawful Possession
of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2 nd and Unlawful
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Wednesday, February 8 th , Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in Collinsville
finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Christopher Lee Cornlius (45 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession
of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Also, on Wednesday, Deputies, along with Narcotics Agents assisted Officers with
Collinsville Police Department, at a motel in Collinsville, finding methamphetamine and
drug paraphernalia in the room. Kenneth Colby Hawkins (40 of Boaz) was charged
with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of
Drug Paraphernalia.
On Wednesday, February 8 th Deputies and Narcotics Agents assisted Officers with
Collinsville Police Department execute a search warrant for a room at a motel in
Collinsville. Methamphetamine was found during the search. Mary Farris (43 of
Rainbow City) and Amanda Evelyn Proctor (39 of Collinsville) were both charged with
Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia.
Again, on Wednesday, while Deputies, Narcotics Agents and Officers with Collinsville
Police Department were at the motel, searched a separate room finding
methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the room. Kristy Kay Fleming (44
unknown) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Thursday, February 16 th , Deputies, along with Narcotics Agents had received several
complaints about drug use taking place at a residence on Hancock Drive in Rainsville.
During a search, they found marijuana, mushrooms and drug paraphernalia. Ocean
Phoenix Rice (21 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug
paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2 nd , Unlawful Possession of
Controlled Substance and three warrants for Failure to Appear. Barry Nathanial
Rice (43 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled
Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of
Marijuana 2 nd and four warrants for Failure to Appear.
Also, on Thursday, Narcotics Agents, Deputies and Officers with Sylvania Police
Department were on County Road 27 looking for James Monroe Lee (49 of Rainsville),
who had several outstanding warrants. Lee was spotted, and as Deputies attempted to
pull him over, he sped off. After a brief chase, Lee ran his car into two Deputy vehicles
and a tree. A trafficking amount of methamphetamine, as well as suboxone, marijuana,
drug paraphernalia and an undisclosed amount of US currency was found in the
vehicle. During a search of Lee’s residence, additional methamphetamine, drug
paraphernalia, marijuana and controlled pills were found. Lee was treated on scene for
injuries he received when he wrecked his vehicle and was later transported to DeKalb
Regional for minor injuries. Lee was charged with Trafficking in Any Illegal Drug,
Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of
marijuana 1 st , Criminal Mischief 1 st (x2) Unlawful Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, Attempt to Elude and 10 warrants for Failure to
Appear.

On Friday, February 17 th , Deputies received a call of a burglary in progress on County
Road 85. Narcotics Agents and Deputies spotted the vehicle that was described at the
residence and conducted a traffic stop finding methamphetamine and Hydrocodone in
the vehicle. Joseph Wayne Willis (37 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance
(x2) and Burglary 3 rd . Crystal R Rogers (44 of Valley Head) was charged with
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled
Substance (x2) and Burglary 3 rd .
On Saturday, February 18 th , Deputies, along with a K-9 Unit, conducted a traffic stop on
County Road 94 in Fyffe finding the driver to be in possession of Heroin, Fentanyl and
Xanax. Joshua Dakota Whitmire (31 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful
Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia.
On Sunday, February 19 th , Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in Dawson.
During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia
were found. Charles Casey Shelley (43 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful
Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2 nd and
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. James Matthew Morris Jr (27 of
Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2 nd and
Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Beverage.
On Thursday, February 23 rd , Deputies, along with Officers with Crossville Police
Department, went to a residence in the Kilpatrick area to follow up on reports of a stolen
vehicle. After Law Enforcement arrived, they made contact with four individuals, three
of whom all had active warrants. During a search of the residence, methamphetamine
was found. Stacey Burt Crow (53 of Albertville), Brittany Brannon (21 of Boaz) and
Michael McCormick (52 of Boaz) were all charged with Unlawful Possession of
Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Adam
Motley (36 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled
Substance and one warrant for Failure to Appear.
Also, on Thursday, Deputies were dispatched to County Road 81 and 107 to check on a
parked vehicle. Richard Glen Boyd (51 of Collinsville) was inside the vehicle and in
possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Boyd was charged with
Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia.
Again, on Thursday, Officers with Henagar Police Department conducted a traffic stop
on Hwy 75 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Samuel Omar
Wahdan (31 of Ider) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled
Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2 nd .

On Saturday, February 25 th , Officers with Henagar Police Department conducted a traffic
stop on Hwy 75. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and drug
paraphernalia were found. Nicholas Bradley Chastain (42 of Cleveland, Tn) was
charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Sunday, February 26 th , Deputies were in the area of the Econo Lodge in Fort Payne
when they heard there had been a call of a male subject hanging around with a gun.
When they were pulling up, they observed a vehicle run through the red light. Deputies
attempted a traffic stop but the driver failed to stop. After traveling a few miles, the
driver pulled over and Deputies quickly noticed that the passenger in the vehicle
matched the description of the male subject from the motel. A K-9 Unit alerted Deputies
to something in the vehicle. A trafficking amount of cocaine, two firearms, ecstasy pills
and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Eligio Reyes (32 of Corpus Christi,
Tx) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of
Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Persons
Forbidden to Possess Pistol. Courtney Gail Lashway (30 of Nassau, Ny) was
charged with Endangering Welfare of Child, Tampering with Physical Evidence,
Attempt to Elude, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Promote Prison
Contraband 2 nd and Trafficking in any Illegal Drug. When Lashway was being
booked into the jail, 200 ecstasy pills were found in her possession.
On Tuesday, February 28 th , Deputies received several complaints of an intoxicated
subject on County Road 709 in Valley Head. When they arrived, they found Crystal R
Rogers (44 of Valley Head) highly intoxicated and in possession of 33 grams of
methamphetamine. Rogers was taken to DeKalb Regional to be evaluated. Rogers
was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking in
any Illegal Drug.

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