FRANKLIN COUNTY-Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver released a statement concerning drug arrests on Thursday, November 10 in Red Bay:
“Drug Task Force investigators along with Franklin County Sheriff Office deputies and investigators as well as District Attorney investigator served a search warrant at 1142 Hwy 11 South, Red Bay at around 2:00 pm today. Seven people were arrested and charged with: Manufacturing a Controlled Substance second degree, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Names of those arrested were Kayla McDonald, Christen Garrison, Cassie Joseph, Felicia Willcutt aka: Nicole Pendergraph, Matthew Schmikel, Dion Joseph, Christopher Grimes.
There was evidence of drug abuse throughout the house and a small child was also present in the house. It was believed the child had been present when the drugs were being used. The drug in question is Methamphetamine. It is an ever growing problem in the area and even though seven adults were arrested it’s always an even sadder scene when a child is present. Drug Task Force investigators have been working diligently to combat the growth of these type of drug problems in Franklin County. If you or anyone you know has information relating to drug activity you can call the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 256-332-8820. We hold a no tolerance policy for these activities.”
