See 43 People Arrested-Indicted for Drugs Spend Thanksgiving in Jail

58 White People Sentenced to 348 Years Over Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine Conspiracy investigations land 58 defendants in Federal prison for a total of 348 years.

The massive cost of methamphetamine can be seen in the following faces. How many children will be placed in foster care? What about the trial and jail cost? The cost of meth lab cleanups? What about these 58 stupid people that with a felony record will never be employable and likely to go right back into crime? We've had explosions and poisoned kids due to home meth labs. One little girl ate a meth rock and ended up in the hospital. People are even "cooking" meth in parking lots in the back seats of cars.

Where does this end? The war on drugs is tearing communities apart black and white and there has to be better solutions. So these people are in jail more will step in to fill the void. Drugs are popular and bring a high price in the Tri-Cities region. That doesn't even include prescription drug abuse or interstate black and Hispanic gangs moving in more illegal drugs down I81. To quote local law enforcement:

In this case 9 methamphetamine labs were encountered during investigations. These arrests involved the processing of over 20 sites used to manufacture methamphetamine. Due to the possibility of encountering meth labs and the unpredictability of the individuals who cook-use methamphetamine the Washington County Sheriff's Office Special Weapons and Tactics Team was utilized to serve a majority of the arrest warrants.

The original charges may not be the final charge pled to, as all listed defendants entered pleas of guilty rather than face a harsher sentence if found guilty at trial. Federal sentences have to be served at a rate of 85 percent.

Several of the defendants had extensive criminal history prior to this investigation.

Anyone having any knowledge of a methamphetamine lab is asked to contact your local Law Enforcement agency. If any item is found that is believed to be a one pot meth lab or a chemical used in the manufacture of Methamphetamine you are asked not to touch it, as a slight disturbance is sometimes all that is needed to cause a chemical reaction that could result in death or serious bodily injury.

Inter-agency cooperation is a necessity in these types of investigations due to numerous individuals who cross county lines in order to procure meth lab precursors used in the manufacture of Methamphetamine. The last individual in these 2 conspiracies was sentenced on Friday the 10th of January 2014.

The following list includes the individuals arrested, their original charges, and final sentences:

1. Rodney A. Adkins, Jr., age 24, General Delivery, Elizabethton; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 84 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

2. James F. Arnn, age 46, General Delivery, Jonesborough; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 70 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

3. Ricky D. Birchfield, age 42, 245 Spurgeon Island Rd., Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 92 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

4. Leroy M. Bowser, age 44, 269 Dogwood Lane #17, Kingsport; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 140 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

5. Lowell D. Bowser age 46 Roscoe Fitz Rd Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 120 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

6. Vernon L Bowser age 47 Freehill Rd Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 240 months prison time and 240 months supervised release.

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8. Terra B Bugg, age 41, 3500 11E Motel # 30, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to distribute and Possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of Methamphetamine, Possession of equipment used to manufacture Methamphetamine, Maintaining a place to manufacture Meth. Sentence: 37 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

9. Thomas A Bugg, age 52, 3500 11E Motel # 30, Johnson City, 3500 11E Motel # 30, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to distribute and Possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of Methamphetamine, Possession of equipment used to manufacture Methamphetamine, Maintaining a place to manufacture Meth. Sentence: 92 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

10. Stephen Eric Burgner, age 32, 217 Knob Creek Dock Rd #17, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to distribute and Possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of Methamphetamine, Possession of equipment used to manufacture Methamphetamine. Sentence: 96 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

11. Edward G. Cato, age 45, General Delivery, Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 60 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

12. Mark W. Crable, Jr,, age 25, 1972 Hwy 81 South, Jonesborough; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 94 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

13. Ralph E. Davenport, age 40, General Delivery, Elizabethton; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 114 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

14. Sierra E. Ferguson, age 22, 308 Weaver Hill Rd., Elizabethton; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 60 months supervised release.

15. Dashauna L. Frye, age 38, 440 Possum Hollow Rd., Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 51 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

16. Scotty R. Frye, age 43, 141 Northwood Ave., Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 100 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

17. Kirk D. Gauthier, age 24, 225 Oak Grove Rd., Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 97 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

18. Jimmy D. Hale, age 56, 381 Possum Hollow Rd., #10 Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 60 months supervised release.

19. Tavia N. Harris, age 33, 1916 Darnell Dr., Kingsport; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 60 months supervised release.

20. Neil Hensley, age 39, 3197 Unicoi Dr., Unicoi; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 16 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

21. Gregg P. Herron, age 43, General Delivery, Kingsport; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 33 months prison time and 36 months supervised release.

22. Brandon C. Holder, age 31, General Delivery, Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 70 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

23. Harold D. Hollifield, age 53, 504 Butchertown Rd., Jonesborough; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 24 months prison time and 36 months supervised release.

24. Timothy K. Honeycutt, Sr., age 50, 113 McInturf Ln, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 108 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

25. Timothy K. Honeycutt, Jr., age 24, 113 McInturf Ln, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 60 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

26. Charles A. Jones, Sr., age 44, 115 Greene County Lane Road, Chuckey; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 135 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

27. Heather A. Jones, age 31, 114 Greene County Lane, Road Chuckey; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 97 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

28. James Brandon Kimes, age 27, 136 Greyland Drive, Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to distribute and Possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of Methamphetamine, Possession of equipment used to manufacture Methamphetamine. Sentence: 200 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

29. Martin B. Kitzmiller, age 45, 309 Kitzmiller Rd, Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 72 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

30. William T. Koenig, age 36, 292 Snyder Rd Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 92 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

31. Nancy L. Lafollette, age 53, 381 Possum Hollow Rd., #10 Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 78 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

32. John F. Landers, II, age 25, 1041 Pickens Bridge Rd, Piney Flats; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 60 months prison time and 36 months supervised release.

33. Amanda D. Lowe, age 36, 144 Buttermilk Rd, Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 7 months prison time and 36 months supervised release.

34. Carla N. Lowe, age 22 , 657 Herb Hodge Road, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to distribute and Possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of Methamphetamine, Possession of equipment used to manufacture Methamphetamine, Maintaining a place to manufacture Meth. Sentence: 46 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

35. Monroe E. Lowe, age 27 , 3077 Highway 81 South, Jonesborough; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to distribute and Possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of Methamphetamine, Possession of equipment used to manufacture Methamphetamine, Maintaining a place to manufacture Meth. Sentence: 72 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

36. Josh D. Mabery, age 38, 2011 Circle Court, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 87 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

37. Teresa J. Markland, age 44, 525 Cherry Grove Rd, Jonesborough; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 30 months prison time and 36 months supervised release.

38. Renee Martius, age 34, 105 Welcome Court, Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 30 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

39. Jason D. McCurry, age 31, General Delivery, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 60 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

40. John M. McGuire, age 26, 102 Franklin Place #5, Elizabethton; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence: 84 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

41. Kimberly A. Molnar, age 45, 818 Lamont St. #4, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 24 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

42. Bryan S. Paul, age 53, 2103 Hwy 81 South, Jonesborough; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 30 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

43. Lindsey R. Phipps, age 21, 11 Plum Tree Court, Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 37 months prison time and 48 months supervised release

44. Tommy Proffitt, Sr., age 60, 528 Rock Hill Rd, Watauga; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 57 months prison time and 36 months supervised release.

45. James M. Rhodes, age 46, General Delivery, Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 120 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

46. Andrew D. Rowland, age 42, 102 Greene County Line Road, Chuckey; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 46 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

47. Leanne N. Scalf, age 30, 879 Blue Springs Rd, Elizabethton; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 30 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

48. Joshua L. Scarlett, age 29, 180 Rock Quarry Rd, Afton; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 84 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

49. Tammy Shelton, age 42, 120 Beech Grove Rd, Telford; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 120 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

50. Allen Casey Story, age 28, 1738 Persinger Dr #3, Watauga; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to distribute and Possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of Methamphetamine, Possession of equipment used to manufacture Methamphetamine. Sentence: 60 months Prison time and 48 months supervised release.

51. David L. Tucker, age 24, 164 Blue Friday Rd, Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 42 months prison time and 36 months supervised release.

52. Ronnie L. Tucker, age 45, 164 Blue Friday Rd, Gray; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 84 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

53. Cindy M. Waters, age 51, 504 Butchertown Rd, Jonesborough; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 70 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

54. James S. White, age 31, 1925 Roaring Creek Rd, Roan Mountain; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 77 months prison time and 36 months supervised release.

55. Danny Burl W. Wilcox, age 38, 195 Hopper Rd, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 120 months prison time and 60 months supervised release.

56. Devin M. Wiley, age 22, 3697 Greenwood Dr, Jonesborough; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a place for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine. Sentence: 100 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

57. Linda A. Woolfrey, age 49, 269 Dogwood Lane #17, Kingsport; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 57 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

58. Joshua E. York, age 39, 103 Sevier St #2, Johnson City; Charges: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. Sentence 69 months prison time and 48 months supervised release.

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