The execution of a search warrant following investigation of drug trafficking has led to the arrest of six Lincoln Parish residents.
The Lincoln Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team, accompanied by Ruston Police SWAT and the Lincoln Parish Special Response Team, executed a search warrant on a Virgil Road residence near Dubach Tuesday morning.
The raid was part of an investigation by LPNET into methamphetamine sales by several individuals living at the residence. The investigation led to the issuance of arrest warrants for allegedly distributing methamphetamine by Tanya Gray, 44; Kristyn D. Wright, 34; and Jonath Caleb Patton, 48; all residents of the Virgil Road location.
After officers arrived at the scene, two individuals came outside. After numerous directives two other occupants to come out without success, a door into the house was breached and Patton, Gray, and another individual were found inside and were taken into custody.
Suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and property stolen in a burglary were found during the search. The search of a second structure on the premises, allegedly used by Jesse Flowers, 39, revealed additional stolen property, suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Flowers and Angela Sanderson, 45, arrived during the search and were taken into custody as well.
The six were booked on numerous charges as follows:
Tanya Gray – bail set at $48,500
–distribution of methamphetamine (by arrest warrant)
–possession of methamphetamine
–possession of drug paraphernalia
–resisting an officer
–illegal possession of stolen things
Jonath Caleb Patton – bail set at $48,500
–distribution of methamphetamine (by arrest warrant)
–possession of methamphetamine
–possession of marijuana
–possession of drug paraphernalia
–resisting an officer
–illegal possession of stolen things
Kristyn D. Wright – bail set at $42,500
–distribution of methamphetamine (by arrest warrant)
–possession of methamphetamine
–possession of drug paraphernalia
–possession of a legend drug
–Third District Court failure to appear warrants
–Union Parish Sheriff warrants for theft & damage to property
Jesse A. Flowers – bail set at $7,500
–possession of methamphetamine
–possession of marijuana
–possession of drug paraphernalia
–illegal possession of stolen things
Angela R. Sanderson – bail set at $2,500
–possession of methamphetamine
–possession of drug paraphernalia
Stacie M. Sullivan – released on recognizance
–possession of drug paraphernalia
This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
