For further information please contact: Sergeant Dan Crain
573-368-2345
August 13, 2009
I08C09

EMPHASIS: Law Enforcement Officers In Phelps County Make 25 More Arrests

An 18-month covert narcotics investigation by the South Central Drug Task Force has resulted in 25 more drug-related warrant arrests in Phelps County. Arrest teams consisted of law enforcement officers from the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, Rolla Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the United States Forest Service. On July 27, 2009 and August 7, 2009 these agencies worked together to apprehend nearly 70 individuals as a result of this investigation.
At approximately 6 a.m., August 13, 2009, approximately 40 individuals were being sought as these agencies initiated a third warrant arrest round-up. As in the past, the criminal cases on the suspects were developed when undercover operatives with the South Central Drug Task Force, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Rolla Police Department and U.S. Forest Service, were able to conduct a series of covert narcotics investigations involving the distribution /sales of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and prescription drugs.
Law Enforcement Officials would again like to thank the 25th Judicial Circuit Court and the Grand Jury who was convened by their authority. Indictments from this grand jury were obtained through the Phelps County Prosecuting Attorney's Office prior to all three mass arrest operations.
The following individuals, who were arrested in connection with this investigation, were transported, processed, and held at the Phelps County Jail for bond.

James W. Glen, 26, Rolla, MO, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance ( two cases);
Brian W. Rutledge, 23, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Sarah Weber, 24, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Therease Strawhun, 56, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Larry D. Forrester, 36, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance (three cases);
Larry G. Forrester, 60, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance (six cases);
Cody A. Stroup, 22, Doolittle, MO, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Tara Gable, 24, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Justin Yelton, 22, Doolittle, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance (three cases);
Akiko Schieb, 26, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Daniel Heye Jr., 48, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance (two cases);
Daniel H. Heye III, 19, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance (three cases);
Dale Perry, 54, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Thomas Rogers, 23, Eldon, MO, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Donnie Williams, 24, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Tammy Baggett, 37, Newburg, MO, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance (two cases);
Dawn Sanborn, 36, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance (two cases);
Ingrid Stearns, 23, St. James, MO, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Dwayne M. Mash, 24, Cuba, MO, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Casey Sullins, 19, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
Amy Hinds, 26, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance;
George Hinds, 31, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance (three cases);
April T. Bush, 22, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance (three cases);
David Dukes, 27, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance and
Steven Grady, 20, Rolla, Rolla, Phelps County warrant for distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance (two cases).
The charges for which these individuals have been arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
The South Central Drug Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional drug task force coordinated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The task force specializes in narcotics related investigations and is composed of narcotics officers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Phelps County Sheriff's Department, Rolla Police Department, and United States Forest Service, as well as directly employed specialists.

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