Two individuals were arrested and charged Thursday with drug distribution after police officers and detectives with the Douglas-Coffee County Drug Unit (DCDU) discovered large amounts of various prescription drugs, methamphetamine, cocaine, and cash in their hotel room.
Officers with the Douglas Police Department responded to the Holiday Inn Express on South Peterson Avenue after receiving a complaint of an unusual odor within the hotel. While investigating, they discovered two occupants, identified as Randy Allen Carter and Robin Almeda Wrinn, to be in possession of a quantity of the controlled prescription medications Soma and Lorcet, along with methamphetamine and crack cocaine.
Officers contacted agents with the DCDU, who responded to the scene and arrested Carter and Wrinn for possession of a Schedule III controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of cocaine. Agents also seized $6,000 cash from the individuals.
The DCDU also made several other drug arrests during the month of August including:
On August 7, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division conducted a search of a residence on Sand Hill Church Road in conjunction with a theft investigation. During the search, detectives discovered a quantity of marijuana. Detectives contacted the Douglas – Coffee Drug Unit, who arrested Ramon Ortiz and Kari Ann Haley with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
On August 16, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a theft at Jet Foods South in Douglas. During the investigation, deputies discovered the suspect to be in possession of 87 Tramadol tablets, two Lorcet tablets, and a small quantity of methamphetamine. DCDU detectives arrested Linda Gail Arnold for possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule III controlled substance, and possession of methamphetamine.
Also on August 16, deputies initiated a traffic stop on Lindsey Merritt Road outside of Broxton on a vehicle occupied by Randall Lee Snow. During the traffic stop, they discovered a quantity of methamphetamine and scales. Deputies contacted DCDU, who responded and arrested arrested Snow for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of a Schedule III controlled substance.
Later the same day, DCDU detectives initiated a traffic stop on Donnie Harper Road on a vehicle occupied by Anthony Robertson, William David Vaughn, and Haley Kight. During the traffic stop, detectives discovered a quantity of methamphetamine and two sets of scales. Detectives arrested Robertson, Vaughn, and Kight for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Kight was also found to be a wanted fugitive for a misdemeanor violation with the City of Douglas.
On August 18, the Douglas Police Department responded to a shoplifting call at Dollar General on S. Peterson Ave. During a brief investigation, officers discovered the suspect to be in possession of make-up (not paid for) and a quantity of Xanax tablets. Officers contacted DCDU, who arrested Crystal Leona Frost for possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, shoplifting, and giving false name and information. Frost was also found to be a wanted fugitive in Morgan County for possession of dangerous drugs.
On August 27, DCDU detectives received information of marijuana growing behind a home on Woods Pasture Road in Broxton. Detectives located five marijuana plants behind the home of Bruce Newell and also discovered marijuana, methamphetamine, and two firearms in Newell’s home. Newell was arrested for manufacturing marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
