Drugs Found, Arrests Made

The morning of April 11, deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Hwy. 142. After a brief investigation, Montreon Davis, 35, of Sparta was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, possession of marijuana, less than an ounce, and traffic offenses.

The photo shows what was seized: a glass jar that contained 24 suspected MDMA (ecstasy) pills, clear plastic containing suspected marijuana, a red scale, and a Glock 20 10mm handgun that had a full 15-round magazine inserted into it.

Other persons who were arrested in the last week, and their charges, include:

•Kenneth Anthony Thurman, 59, Monticello—public drunkenness

•Patricia Latreace Yarbrough, 41, Monticello—possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance

•Raymond Russell Haldeman, 59, Monticello—possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Purchase/Possession/Manufacture/Distribution or Sale of Marijuana

•Anthony Eugene Parker, 38, Monticello—probation violation (two counts)

•Branden Calmnes, 36, Atlanta—forgery/third degree

•Diquan Jamal Johnson, 26, Monticello—failure to appear for a fingerprintable charge

•Michael Allen Loftis, 32, Monticello—failure to appear for a fingerprintable charge

•Jessica Jasmine Fernandez, 20, Monticello—battery/family violence

•Oliver Northous Jackson, 35, Monticello—aggravated assault, probation violation, contempt of Superior Court, deposit account fraud

•Garrett Demaun Sheppard, 33, Jackson—DUI/ driving under the influence of alcohol

•Kristopher Marlin Kinna, 35, Snellville—probation violation

•Amber Nicole Collins, 28, Covington—probation violation

•Archangg Deon Joseph, 33, Conyers—possession of Marijuana less than an ounce

•Nickholes Waits Johnson, 18, Monticello—possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, reckless driving

•Kenneth Dernal Standifer, 65, Monticello—probation violation

•Robert Randal Smith, 65, Dawsonville—failure to appear for a fingerprintable charge