MADISONVILLE, Tenn. — 12 people were arrested on Wednesday in a drug roundup in Monroe County, Tennessee, that is expected to bring a total of 18 people in to custody once it is completed, a news release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.
The roundup came after a 12-month long investigation that looked into drug dealers in and around the county, according to the release.
"During the course of this investigation, multiple firearms, controlled substances, including Methamphetamine, opiods, Marijuana, along with drug paraphernalia have been taken off of the street," the release said. "Sheriff Tommy Jones appreciates the assistance of the other law enforcement agencies in making this roundup a success."
The following people were arrested and charged in the bust, per the release:
1. Corey Smith was charged with the sale and delivery of schedule II methamphetamine.
2. Bradley Butts was charged with the possession of schedule II methamphetamine for resale and drug paraphernalia.
3. Jason Turner was charged with the two counts of sale and delivery of schedule II oxycodone.
4. Charles Shearer was charged with the sale and delivery of schedule I ecstasy, sale and delivery of schedule II methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.
5. Robert Archer was charged with the possession of schedule II methamphetamine for resale, two counts possession of schedule VI marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
6. Toni Marie Carter was charged with two counts possession of schedule II methamphetamine for resale, possession of a firearm during the commission of dangerous felony, unlawful weapon possession and two counts of drug paraphernalia.
7. Lacey Harris was charged with the sale and delivery of schedule II methamphetamine.
8. Angel Winkler was charged with the possession of schedule II oxycodone for resale.
9. Willis Winkler was charged with the possession of schedule II oxycodone for resale and possession of schedule II methamphetamine for resale.
10. Tammy Morales was charged with the sale/delivery of schedule II oxymorphone.
11. Kevin Oaks was charged with the possession of schedule II methamphetamine for resale.
12. Russell Tallent was charged with theft over $60,000, theft over $10,000, felony evading arrest and driving on a suspended license.
The roundup was a joint effort between the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, Warrant Service Team, FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, TN Highway Patrol CID and the Madisonville & Sweetwater Police Departments.
