Haralson-Paulding Task Force Aids In 26 Area Drug Arrests

CEDARTOWN, GA – The Haralson-Paulding Drug Task Force aided other law enforcement agencies Thursday, serving 31 arrest warrants at four locations, concluding an 18-month investigation. Five accused of trafficking in methamphetamine are still at large and the remainder of the 31 were arrested.

During the course of the investigation, numerous investigative acts including undercover
purchases led agents to develop probable cause for the issuance of search warrants and arrest
warrants. Search warrants were executed at the following locations:

1) 302 North College Street, Cedartown, Georgia
2) 3744 Antioch Road, Cedartown, Georgia
3) 1140 Dugdown Road, Buchanan, Georgia
4) 230 Merritt’s Avenue, Cedartown, Georgia

As a result of this investigation, over nine pounds of methamphetamine, three ounces of heroin,
18 firearms, and 18 prescription pills were seized.

The following individuals were charged with criminal offenses in this case:

1. Jonathon Andrew Bradshaw, 32, trafficking methamphetamine x 3, possession of
explosives by a convicted felon.

2. Brittany Hope Morgan, 28, trafficking methamphetamine x 2.
3. Megan Reddish Highfield, 31, trafficking methamphetamine
4. Eric Daniel Campbell, 41, trafficking methamphetamine x 2, possession of firearm
by convicted felon, possession of firearm during the commission of a crime
5. Harley Eugene Brown, 24, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine.
6. Aislinn Yvonne Haney, 35, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine.
7. Jerimy Allen Chavez, 32, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine.
8. Johnny Shane Oswalt, 40, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
9. Robert Anthony Mckee, 35, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine.
10. William Rutledge, 45, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine.
11. Tiffany Star Hooper, 39, conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine.
12. Wendy Miranda Hammonds, 34, conspiracy to possess methamphetamine.
13. Christopher Wayne Truett, 52, conspiracy to receive stolen property.
14. Christopher Wayne Truett Jr.,32, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine.
15. Sandra Cook, 52, trafficking in methamphetamine.
16. Billy Jack Hickson, 32, trafficking methamphetamine.
17. Chrescent Taylor, 31, trafficking in methamphetamine.
18. Ashley Louis, 33, trafficking in methamphetamine.
19. Christopher Prevant, 29, trafficking in methamphetamine.
20. Oscar Mondragon, 23, trafficking in methamphetamine.
21. Susan Elaine Crocker, 47, possession of methamphetamine.
22. Dylan James Pointer, 22, possession of methamphetamine.
23. Kicia Arlene Coffey, 39, possession of methamphetamine.
24. Amberly Star Adams, 33, possession of methamphetamine.
25. Berto Carrizal, 24, trafficking in methamphetamine.
26. Jamie Jeanine Forrister, 39, conspiracy to possess methamphetamine.
27. Stephanie Michelle Radford, 39, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine. Wanted.
28. Charles Kenneth Cook, 35, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine, possession of
explosive devices with intent to distribute. Wanted.
29. Demetrius Antwon Brown, 36, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine. Wanted.
30. Robert James Shoemaker, 39, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine. Wanted.
31. Michael Horace Bailey, 47, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine. Wanted.

Authorities say other charges and arrests are expected as a result of this investigation.

During the course of this investigation, the West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office was
assisted by the following agencies: Georgia State Patrol, United States Postal Inspection
Service, GBI Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, GBI Appalachian Regional
Drug Enforcement Office, Georgia Department of Corrections, Haralson-Paulding Drug Task
Force, Ocmulgee Drug Task Force and the Polk County District Attorney’s Office.

The GBI West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office is located in Carrollton, Georgia and
services 40 counties. The office is comprised of members from the GBI, Carrollton Police
Department, Villa Rica Police Department, Bowden Police Department, Lagrange Police
Department, Newnan Police Department, Atlanta Police Department, Carroll County Sheriff’s
Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Heard County Sheriff’s Office.

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