Local News
HCSO arrests three on drug charges
SEVEN POINTS — Law-enforcement officials from the Henderson County Drug Enforcement Unit, the Gun Barrel City Police Department, the Henderson County Tactical unit and the Henderson County Sheriff’s office, combined efforts to make a huge drug bust last Thursday.
It happened at 3021 County Road 2428 Sands Ranch Road near Seven Points.
Three persons have been arrested with Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace Henry Ashford setting bond for each of those arrested:
• Jerry Jeff Culver, 27; who is being held on four bonds totalling $213,500. They include unlawful possession of firearms by a felon; possession and transfer of anhydrous ammonia; manufacture of delivery of a controlled substance, penalty group one (over 400 grams); evading arrest and detention; and possession and transportation of a chemical with intent to manufacture.
• Keith Zachary Henderson , 31; has bonds totally 160,000 on three charges, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, greater than 400 grams; and prohibitive weapon, and possession and transport of anhydrous ammonia.
• Alicia Joette Franks, 41, was charged with manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance. Over 400 grams which is a first degree felony.
Other charges include:
• evading arrest/detention, which is a class B misdemeanor;
• possession of anhydrous ammonia in an unapproved container, which is a second-degree felony;
• possession of a prohibited weapon with is a third degree felony;
• possession of a firearm by a felon, which is a third-degree felony.
Henderson County Drug Enforcement Unit investigators Kenny Collard, Ronny Halbert, Darrell Waller and David Faught presented a search warrant issued by Pct. 5 Justice of the Peace, Milton Adams.
On arrival, investigators saw a white male running from the location into a wooded area. He was apprehended after a short foot chase and identified as Jerry Jeff Culver.
Also at the location was Keith Joette Franks.
During residence search, investigators found two illegal sawed-off shotguns and a handgun.
Investigators also located a large quantity of suspected meth currently in the manufacturing state.
In addition, investigators also located a five gallon propane style tank containing anhydrous ammonia in a wooded area behind the residence.
The HCO tactical team was activated to assist with issuing of the search warrant because of information received about weapons inside the residence.
Henderson County Sheriff’s Captain Kay Langford, Lt. Botie Hillhouse, Gun Barrel City Police Chief Damon Boswell, Gun Barrel City Assistant Chief Larry Warrick, and members of the tactical unit were all involved in the bust.
All three subjects were transported to Henderson County Jail.
- Local News
-
-
Animal caregiver runs contrary to GBC law
A Cedar Creek Lake animal caregiver may have run afoul of the law.
-
Men linked to meth lab indicted
Three men linked to the largest methamphetamine lab discovered in Henderson County in 2009 were indicted by the Grand Jury on March 2.
-
Gun Barrel EDC offers business opportunity
“Here’s your chance to participate,” Economic Development Corporation board member Linda Rankin said to all businesses in Gun Barrel last week.
-
Warrant round-up starts this weekend
“This is a massive and well coordinated warrant roundup effort,” said Gun Barrel City Police Chief Damon Boswell.
-
Home destroyed by fire
Three fire departments descended on one family’s home as fire ravaged one end of the mobile home.
-
Report suspicious activity
Citizens are urged to contact law enforcement if any suspicious activity is observed around church properties.
-
Homeowners meet to protest water rate
Homeowners met to protest Lakeshore water and sewage rate increases which will double in March.
-
Lowe resigns from Seven Points Council
Seven Points city council member Michael Lowe’s resignation was unanimously accepted by the council during a special meeting held at noon last Thursday.
-
SP Fire Dept. calls meeting about Church fire concerns
Seven Points Fire Chief Joe Dobbs is calling a meeting of all church pastors and priests to meet with them concerning the recent church fires in this area.
-
Three arrested for burglary and theft
Athens — Henderson County Sheriff Ray Nutt reports four recent arrests by west-end investigators that solved an Athens-area car burglary, and a Malakoff jewelry theft.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Animal caregiver runs contrary to GBC law
