Man Is Busted for Drugs

Christopher Head, 35, of Monticello, is being held in the Jasper County Detention Center on charges of trafficking of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, sale of methamphetamine (two counts) and possession of marijuana.

According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) the charges come as a result of a nine month operation of an investigation into a suspected drug house on Goldenhawk Court in Turtle Cove, which culminated last Friday, May 3, 2013.

In a traffic stop, Mr. Head was found to be in possession of about one ounce of methamphetamine, which is a trafficking amount under state law. A subsequent search warrant executed at Mr. Head’s home yielded the seizure of methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging material, security cameras, six firearms, a large amount of ammunition and concealable body armor.

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Also on last Friday, in an unrelated traffic stop at Barnes Mountain Road and Jackson Lake Road, the JCSO reported three other drug related arrests, in which Maria L. Hutcheson, 20, of Newborn, and Alexis F. Porter, 21, of Locust Grove were both charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of drug related objects.

The driver of the vehicle, Robert A. Robinson, 27, of Monticello was also charged with driving with license suspended, child restraint violation (two counts) and possession of marijuana.

Other criminal activity reported by the JCSO during the last week include the following (anyone with information concerning these two incidents or any other criminal activity is encouraged to call the JCSO at 706-468-4912):

•On Monday, May 6, a resident on Meadows Road in Newborn reported the theft of a Jack Russell puppy.

•On Tuesday, April 30, a resident on Hwy 212 west reported the theft of two Apple I-phones.

Also, during the period of April 30 through May 6 the JCSO reported these additional arrests:

• Crystal Lynn Love, 34, Nickelson—deposit account fraud.

• Jason Wayne Hyde, 32, Conyers—interference with government property.

• Stephon Demarcus Williams, 36, Shady Dale—child support.

• James Andy Sneed, 45, Monticello—failure to register as a sex offender.

• Kristin Emerald Rogers, 32, Monticello—failure to appear.

• Jeffery Sean Kidd, II, 21, Monticello—probation violation.

• John Scott Austin, 52, Monticello—possession of methamphetamine.

• Samuel Jackson Flournoy, 50, Milner—hold for warrant in Upson County.

During this same period deputies with the JCSO responded to 196 calls for service including 101 stopping suspicious person/vehicle, 11 checking location, nine each alarm, accident and subject needs officer, six assist motorist, five mechanical breakdown, four pick up prisoner/subject, three each speeding auto, theft by taking, trouble unknown, vandalism of property, road hazard, abandoned vehicle and attempt to serve warrant. two each domestic, livestock on road, discharge firearms, threatening/harassing calls and 922 hang up, one each direct traffic, escort or convoy, fire, allergic reaction, fall, possible suicide, private property, argument, fraud/theft by deceiving, seizure and identity fraud/theft

Also during this period the Monticello Police Department (MPD) reported the following arrests:

• Willie Nelson Benjamin, 50, Monticello—pedestrain under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Andy Mark Carter, 48, Monticello—probation violation.

• Labarron Cosby Farrar, 35, Monticello—possession of a controlled substance, simple battery and disorderly conduct.

During this same period officers with the MPD responded to 50 calls for service including 19 stopping suspicious person/vehicle, four escort or convoy, three each alarm, subject needs officer and private property, two each speeding auto and shoplifter, one each dog disturbance, burglary, domestic, direct traffic, fire, theft by taking, extra patrol, juvenile complaint, entering auto, trouble unknown, road hazard, argument, attempt to serve warrant and 911 hang up.

In addition, during this same period the Department of Natural Resources reported the following arrests:

• James L. Henderson, Jr., 60, Eatonton—hunting on lands of another.

• Johnathan David Suggs, 28, Jackson—possession of marijuana less than one ounce.