Officers with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 12 arrested four suspects and seized methamphetamine and heroin at a home in the South Skeenah community.
Approximately 90 grams of methamphetamine, six grams of heroin and various items used to package and sell narcotics were seized within the residence along with approximately $1,700 in cash, according to Macon County sheriff Robert Holland.
Jeremiah Smith was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine; trafficking heroin; possession with intent to sell and/or manufacture (PWIMSD) methamphetamine, PWIMSD Heroin, sell/deliver heroin and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances. Smith is being held at the MCSO Detention Center on a $500,000 secured bond.
Callie Rogers was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of Heroin. Rogers is being held at the detention center on a $20,000 secured bond.
Gina Breedlove was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of heroin. Breedlove is being held at the detention center on a $20,000 secured bond.
Kara Ervin was arrested and charged with possession of heroin. Ervin is being held at the detention center on a $5,000 secured bond.
Later in the evening, detectives received additional information that led them to another residence. Following up on that information, detectives were able to make an additional arrest. Preston Hathcock was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hathcock is being held at the detention center on a $10,000 secured bond.
Amy Crawford was arrested and charged with outstanding felony warrants and charges of misdemeanor child abuse after she attempted to flee the residence through a wooded area while carrying a young child, according to the sheriff’s office. Crawford is held at the detention center on a $12,500 secured bond.
In addition to these arrests, deputies assigned to the MCSO Patrol & K9 Unit conducted a routine traffic stop. Following a search, deputies arrested Avery Bates for possession of heroin. Bates remains in the Macon County Detention Center under a secured bond of $10,000.
The sheriff’s office narcotics unit, Franklin Police Department and the NC Department of Public Safety also participated in the investigation.