An investigation targeting the illegal drug trade in White County recently resulted in a series of arrests. Sheriff Rick Kelley says deputies arrested a dozen people during the investigation, dubbed “Operation Clean Sweep.”
During the operation, Kelley says investigators “gathered intel” on subjects allegedly engaged in the sale and use of illegal substances. “Several wanted persons were arrested and large quantities of controlled substances were seized along with several firearms,” he adds.
According to the sheriff’s office, ten of the suspects are from Cleveland, and two are from Sautee. Here is a list of who was arrested and the charges filed against them:
Joseph Maney, 44, of Cleveland
- possession of a firearm by a convicted felon;
- possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony;
- possession of drug-related objects;
- possession of methamphetamine;
- possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute;
- possession of Schedule II controlled substance.
Frances Rivera, 60, of Cleveland
- possession of drug-related objects;
- possession of methamphetamine;
- possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute;
- possession of Schedule II controlled substance.
Felicia Chambers, 37, of Cleveland
- two misdemeanor warrants out of Hall County for violating probation
Donald Wheeler, 39, of Cleveland
- misdemeanor warrant – theft by taking
Marah Gilreath, 28, of Cleveland
- felony warrant – probation violation
Darrell Wheeler, 45, of Cleveland
- felony warrant – probation violation;
- possession of methamphetamine;
- possession of drug-related objects.
Valerie Morgan, 40, of Cleveland
- possession of methamphetamine;
- possession of drug-related objects.
Clomer Mclendon, 55, of Cleveland
- possession of methamphetamine;
- possession of marijuana;
- possession of drug-related objects.
Kendrick Sutton, 46, of Cleveland
- possession of marijuana with intent to distribute;
- possession of marijuana over an ounce;
- possession of methamphetamine;
- possession of a firearm by a convicted felon;
- possession of drug-related objects.
Jamie Moore, 46, of Cleveland
- possession of methamphetamine
Shelly Montieth, 30, Sautee
- felony warrant – probation violation
Jeremy Black, 45, of Sautee
- felony warrant – parole violation
