Jackson County -- May 14, 2026: On Tuesday, a coordinated effort between the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Criminal Suppression Units resulted in a significant drug seizure and four arrests in the Savannah Community.
The incident began when deputies initiated a traffic stop following an observed violation. During the stop, K9 Niko was deployed and alerted deputies to the presence of narcotics within the vehicle.
Seized Narcotics
A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded a substantial quantity of illegal substances:
29.33 grams of suspected Methamphetamine
25.49 grams of suspected Fentanyl
1.7 grams of suspected Cocaine
Arrests and Charges
Four individuals were taken into custody and issued a NO BOND status. Their charges include:
Dennis Woodrow Shelton
Trafficking in Fentanyl by Transportation
Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Transportation
Conspire to Traffic in Heroin/Opium
Conspire to Traffick in Methamphetamine
Possession of Sch II CS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Aaron Michael Tabor
Trafficking in Fentanyl by Transportation
Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Transportation
Conspire to Traffic in Heroin/Opium
Conspire to Traffick in Methamphetamine
Possession of Sch II CS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Nikkia Ann Cagle
Trafficking in Fentanyl by Transportation
Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Transportation
Conspire to Traffic in Heroin/Opium
Conspire to Traffick in Methamphetamine
Possession of Sch II CS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Tyler Jacinta Rivera
Trafficking in Fentanyl by Transportation
Trafficking in Fentanyl by Possession
Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Transportation
Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Possession
Conspire to Traffic in Heroin/Opium
Conspire to Traffick in Methamphetamine
Possession of Sch II CS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia