MORGAN COUNTY-On Friday, June 28 the Morgan County Police Department issued a press release concerning the arrest of several suspects wanted for outstanding warrants the sting took place on Thursday, June 27:
“On Thursday, June 27, 2019 the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office executed Operation Summer Heat. The operation was developed to execute outstanding warrants by saturating areas that contain a high concentration of individuals with warrants.
The initial phase of the operation, taking place from 6:00pm to 10:00pm had multiple teams of Deputies blanketing multiple areas of the county. Deputies made 28 arrests, successfully executing 34 warrants. The arrests range from Failure to Appear on a traffic citation to Possession of Narcotics.
“One of our primary function as the Sheriff’s Office is to execute arrest warrants issued by the court system. This type of operation allows us to accomplish that, while fostering cooperation across multiple teams” -Sheriff Puckett
“Individuals that believe there could be a warrant for their arrest can check on our website or by calling the Sheriff’s Office. They can also turn themselves in at the Sheriff’s Office and avoid a visit from our deputies” – PIO Mike Swafford
Those arrested as part of Operation Summer Heat:
Cook, Joshua Dillon (W M, 26) Arrest on chrg of Possess Marijuana 2nd (M), at I65
@ 322 Mil, Morgan County, on 06/27/2019. $300
Stephens, Derrick Blake (W M, 33) Arrest on chrg of Possess Cont Sub (F), at 1595
Hwy 231, Lacey Spring, on 06/27/2019. $1000
Smith, Tray Lee (W F, 25) Arrest on chrg of Failure To Appear Traffic (M), at 119
Lee St Ne, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. No Bond
Barnett, Roger Dale (W M, 64) Arrest on chrg of Fta-harassment (M), at 165 Early
Road, Somerville, on 06/27/2019. 2500.00
Ikard, William Dennis (W M, 46) Arrest on chrg of Prob Viol- Revoked Bond (F), at
311 Gilchrist St Sw, Hartselle, on 06/27/2019. No Bond
Champion, Kyla Shyann (W F, 18) Arrest on chrg of Fta- Speed, M (M), at 903
Crestline Dr Sw, Hartselle, on 06/27/2019. 226.60
Grantland, Jonathan Paul (W M, 32) Arrest on chrg of Fta/ Receivng Stolen Property
(F), at 119 Lee St Ne, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. No Bond
Jones, Rodger Lee (B M, 19) Arrest on chrg of Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled
Sub (F), at 2010 7th St Se, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. 6600.00
Aviles, Britney Ann (W F, 25) Arrest on chrg of Assault 3rd (M), at 119 Lee St Ne,
Decatur, on 06/27/2019. 300.00
Shupe, Phillip (W M, 40) Arrest on chrg of Harassment (M), at 254 Duvall Rd,
Morgan Couty, on 06/27/2019. 300.00
Phelps, Kyla Marie (W F, 20) Arrest on chrg of Fta-poss Marijuna 2nd (M), at 119 Lee
St Ne, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. No Bond
Frances, Leigh Ann (W F, 57) Arrest on chrg of Failure To Appear/comply/pay (M), at
119 Lee St Ne, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. 3000.00
Milam, Eric Blake (W M, 34) Arrest on chrg of Ftp-child Support, M (M), at 1101
Crestline Pl Sw, Hartselle, on 06/27/2019. 9337.95
Brown, Charles Ricky (W M, 45) Arrest on chrg of Failure To Appear Traffic (M), at
56 George Dr, Morgan County, on 06/27/2019. 2500.00
Brock, Stephanie Butler (W F, 32) Arrest on chrg of Failure To Appear/comply/pay
(M), at 1203 Castleman Av Sw, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. 1000.00
Chisolm, John Harmon (W M, 50) Arrest on chrg of Ftp-theft Of Prop 2 (M), at 1305
Somerville Rd Se, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. 3774.71
Morris, Christopher Dean (W M, 37) Arrest on chrg of Viol Community Corrections
(F), at 1001 Skyveiw Street Sw, on 06/27/2019. No Bond
Mcdonald, James Richard (W M, 53) Arrest on chrg of Illegal Possession Prohibited
Liquors (M), at Blankenship Rd / Hunter Ln, Morgan County, on 06/27/2019. 1300.00
Johns, Jeffery Gilbert (W M, 56) Arrest on chrg of Failure To Pay- Public Intoxication
(M), at 603 Woodland St., Hartselle, on 06/27/2019. 681.40
Uriostegui, Javier Nmn (W M, 25) Arrest on chrg of Failure To Pay-alcohol-minor
(M), at 1806 5th Ave, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. 99.20
Tucker, Jerry Louis (B M, 65) Arrest on chrg of Obstructing Governmental Operation
(M), at 1214 22nd Ave Sw, Morgan County, on 06/27/2019. 600.00
Garth, Temira Danice (B F, 36) Arrest on chrg of Illegal Poss/use Credit Card (F), at
1221 Terrehaute Av Sw, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. 3000.00
Jett, April (W F, 40) Arrest on chrg of Negotiating A Worthless Negotiable Instrument
(M), at 2683 Highway 231, Lacey`s Spring, on 06/27/2019. 600.00
Thomas, Kiandra Marquez (B M, 29) Arrest on chrg of Transit For D.o.c. (F), at 207
3rd Ave Sw, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. No Bond
Richmond, Jasmine Nmn (W F, 25) Arrest on chrg of Possess Cont Sub- Synthetic
Narcotics (F), at 207 3rd Av Sw, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. 1300.00
Balentine, Michael Larenzo (B M, 34) Arrest on chrg of Ftp-child Support (M), at 317
8th Av Nw, Decatur, on 06/27/2019. 28717.47
Odom, Alicia Blanch (W F, 19) Arrest on chrg of Failure To Appear – Failure To Wear
Seatbelt (M), at 156 Adams St, Laceys Spring, on 06/28/2019. 500.00
Hudson, Bradley Michael (W M, 29) Arrest on chrg of Transit For Blount Co., F (F),
at 119 Lee St Ne, Decatur, on 06/28/2019. 0.00
Cantrell, Deborah Carleen (W, M 53) Arrest on chrg of Probation Violation – Possession (M) at Hwy 67 & Hwy 31 Morgan County on 6/27/2019 500.00
Arrests are public information. Any indication of an individual’s arrest does not imply they have been convicted of a crime. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”
