Conducted in response to numerous community complaints, the operation on December 3rd and 4th resulted in 16 people being charged and the seizure of substantial narcotics, a firearm, and nearly $12,000 in cash. This concerted effort, involving the U.S. Marshals, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, focused on supporting residents by addressing the root of the illegal drug use plaguing the community.
According to APD "This was one of the largest operations conducted in 2025."
Seized Items:
Crack Cocaine: 54.41g
Fentanyl: 195.54g
Fentanyl (cut with water): 705.13g
Methamphetamine: 3.3g
Marijuana: 12.72g
Cash: $11,850.00 in U.S. Currency
Weapon: Taurus Semi-Automatic Handgun
Arrested:
Monica Louise Baker (01/30 1987)
-Felony Possession of Fentanyl
-Felony Maintain a Dwelling or Place
-Simple Possession Schedule VI
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-2nd Degree Trespass x2
-Solicit Alms x4
Micah Dillon Breeden (11/10/1996)
-Felony Probation Violation Out of County
-Felony Possession Schedule II
-Probation Violation Out of County
-Larceny
Michael Renee Camacho (05/30/1975)
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Theodore Russell Finley (02/14/1980)
-Felony Trafficking in Fentanyl
-Possession With Intent to Manufacture Sell Deliver Fentanyl x2
-Possession With Intent to Manufacture Sell Deliver Cocaine
-Felony Maintaining a Dwelling or Place x2
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Wyman Wy-Keem Franklin (05/27/2004)
-Felony Trafficking in Fentanyl
-Felony Conspiracy
-Resist Delay Obstruct
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Shaun Lamont Golden (12/04/1977)
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Stacy Marie Plemmons (02/13/1975)
-Felony Possession of Fentanyl
-Identity Theft x2
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Arsenio Anthony Sharp (09/16/1988)
-Felony Possession of Fentanyl
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Damion Kiere Smith Jr (02/27/2003)
-Felony Conspiracy
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Jacob Everett Sutphin (11/21/1991)
-Felony Possession of Fentanyl
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Danielle Maria Taylor (09/11/2005)
-Resist Delay Obstruct
Davion Sylvester Taylor (05/21/2004)
-Felony Maintain a Dwelling or Vehicle
-Felony Conspiracy
-Resist Delay Obstruct
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
James Michael Tibbetts (05/21/1985)
-Felony Trafficking, Opium or Fentanyl
-Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture Sell Deliver Fentanyl
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Mark Wendell Wallace (12/12/1964)
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Michaela Jordan Woods (02/25/1993)
-Felony Maintain a Dwelling or Place
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Scottie Francis Vandermeer (11/11/1979)
-Felony Maintain a Dwelling or Place
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Editor's Note: A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.
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