Search Warrant Execution Results in Six Drug Arrests





 



 

 

 

After receiving numerous reports of suspicious activity, Levy County Drug Task Force detectives began an investigation into the individuals residing at 14250 NW 72^nd Terrace between Chiefland and Fanning Springs.  DTF detectives were able to obtain a search warrant for the property and the warrant was executed early on Thursday January 2^nd. 

Deputies from the LCSO Tactical Response Unit made entry onto the property and secured six people that were ultimately arrested on Methamphetamine related charges.  Detectives found numerous items of drug paraphernalia and small amounts of Methamphetamine during the search.  The paraphernalia included plastic baggies and digital scales that indicate drugs were being distributed from the property.  The following individuals were arrested: 

  

Sherry Colson - 08/05/1972

Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
Maintaining a Drug Dwelling
Possession of Paraphernalia
Bond Amount: $76,000
 

Thomas Huber - 05/30/1978

Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Paraphernalia
Bond Amount: $31,000
 

Katherine Thornton - 06/14/1968

Possession of Methamphetamine
Smuggling Contraband Into Detention Facility
Possession of Paraphernalia
Bond Amount: $61,000
 

Valerie Thornton - 09/17/1963

Possession of Methamphetamine
Violation of Drug Offender Probation
Possession of Paraphernalia
Bond Amount: $31,000 // VOP No Bond
 

Samantha Gath - 06/16/1986

Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Paraphernalia
Bond Amount: $31,000

Christopher Cole - 04/27/1986

Violation of Drug Offender Probation
No Bond

 

LCSO greatly appreciates the cooperation received from the community in building this case.  The Drug Task Force encourages all citizens who may have information about any criminal activities to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 352-486-5111.  The information can also be given anonymously to CrimeStoppers of Levy County at 1-800-349-8477 and you may be entitled to a cash reward. 

 

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