Detectives from the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office, working with the TBI, have arrested thirteen individuals following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking and overdose-related deaths. Six others still face outstanding indictments.
Arrests Made:
- Thomas Smith
- Possession of methamphetamine (over 26 grams) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of methamphetamine (.5 grams) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Sale and delivery of methamphetamine (.5 grams or more)
- Possession of fentanyl (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- James Dylan Smith
- Possession of para-fluoro fentanyl (.5 grams or more)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Hubert Tankersley
- Possession of methamphetamine (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver (3 counts)
- Sale and delivery of methamphetamine (.5 grams or more) (3 counts)
- Possession of methamphetamine (26 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Gregory Brown
- Possession of fentanyl (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Caleb Hartman
- Possession of fentanyl (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of methamphetamine (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Jesse Westlake
- Possession of fentanyl (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver (10 counts)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Chelse Clark
- Possession of methamphetamine (26 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of fentanyl (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Andrew Revis
- Possession of methamphetamine (26 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of fentanyl (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Sheena Smith
- Possession of methamphetamine (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Sale and delivery of methamphetamine (.5 grams or more)
- Charges at the time of arrest:
- Simple possession of methamphetamine
- Simple possession of marijuana
- Introduction of contraband into a penal institution (2 counts)
- Christopher Hood
- Possession of fentanyl (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver (4 counts)
- Sale and delivery of fentanyl (.5 grams or more) (4 counts)
- Sherman Auther
- Possession of fentanyl (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Sale and delivery of fentanyl (.5 grams or more)
- Charges at the time of arrest:
- Possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Antonio Rodriguez
- Possession of methamphetamine (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Sale and delivery of methamphetamine (.5 grams or more)
- Titus Vincent
- Second-degree murder
- Sale and delivery of fentanyl (.5 grams or more)
- Possession of fentanyl (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Johnny Sizemore
- Possession of para-fluoro-fentanyl (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of methamphetamine (.5 grams or more) with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Outstanding Indictments:
- Dottie Yearwood
- Cloe Everett
- Johnny Swanner
- Caleb Jenkins
- Heather Wright
- Brandi Dotson
Sheriff Mike Neal stated, “These arrests represent our continued dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of Rhea County residents. Drug trafficking and the tragedies it fuels will not be tolerated, and we will remain relentless in pursuing those responsible.”
Anyone with information about those facing outstanding indictments is encouraged to contact the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department at 423-775-7838, the TBI tip line at 1-800-TBI-FIND, or email [email protected].
The investigation remains ongoing.