‘Operation NeverEnding Story’: Nearly 50 suspected drug dealers arrested in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities have arrested nearly 50 people following a months-long collaborative operation in Warren County.
According to District Attorney Chris Stanford, “Operation NeverEnding Story” was a joint effort between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Warren County Sheriff’s Department, McMinnville Police Department, and the District Attorney General’s Office.
During the months long investigation, officials said they presented a range of suspects who were believed to be selling methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other addictive and dangerous narcotic drugs on the streets of Warren County.
On Thursday, June 20 authorities from multiple agencies were able to arrest nearly 50 suspects as part of “Operation NeverEnding Story.”
The following individuals were arrested in the operation:
- William Rambo: Four counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- April Stembridge: One count each delivery/sale of Alprazolam
- Ashtin Cripps: One count delivery/sale of Hydrocodone
- Terry McNeil Jr. – Seven counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Major Keller- One count each delivery/sale of Hydrocodone and Alprazolam
- Kyrie Harris- Two counts delivery/sale of Oxycodone
- Tracy Jennings- Three counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Troy Parton- Two counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Alexandra Goodwin- Four counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine; One count delivery/sale of Hydrocodone
- Vivian Merriman- Two counts delivery/sale of Alprazolam
- Adam Elrod- Two counts delivery/sale of Aplrazolam
- Ashley Ballew- Two counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Ashton Griffith- Three counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine; One count delivery/sale of Fentanyl
- Brian Tidenburg- Two counts delivery/sale of Oxycodone
- Carly Blankenship- Two counts delivery/sale of Buprenorphine
- Damon Perkins- Three counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Ceva Goode- Two counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Christy Goodwin- Two counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Danny Elrod- Two counts delivery/sale of Buprenorphine
- Frankie Pomales- One count delivery/sale of Oxycodone
- Glen Jennings- One count delivery/sale of Oxycodone; One count delivery/sale of Buprenorphine
- Jerry Forsythe- Two counts delivery/sale of Oxycodone
- Janine Elkins- Two counts delivery/sale of Hydrocodone
- Heather Beecham- One count delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Joyce Brown- One count delivery/sale of Alprazolam
- John Carter- One count delivery/sale of Oxycodone
- Kassandra Price- One count delivery/sale of Hydrocodone
- Kaitlyn Scott- Three counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Linda Campbell- One count delivery/sale of Oxycodone
- Linda Manier- One of delivery/sale of Buprenorphine
- Mary Craven- One count delivery/sale of Buprenorphine
- Mary Johnson- One count delivery/sale of Buprenorphine
- Randy Gilley- One count delivery/sale of Buprenorphine
- Phillip Pease- Two counts delivery/sale of Alprazolam
- Richard Adams – One count delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Ronald Hinds- Four counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Rudy Almaguer- One count delivery/sale of Hydrocodone; One count delivery/sale of Oxycodone
- Shelby Johnson- One count delivery/sale of Oxycodone
- Ryan Presley- Two counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Ruth Young- One count delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Sherlock Holmes- Two counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Terry Burger- Three counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Terry Giddeons- One count delivery/sale of Hydrocodone
- Tracy Atterson- Four counts delivery/sale of Methamphetamine
- Toni Lloyd- One count delivery/sale of Fentanyl
According to District Attorney Chris Stanford, those arrested in operation must prove they have a legal source of money to post their bond, such as job, before they can be released.
“If you are a drug dealer reading this press release, know this: we are coming for you and we will get you. We will make every effort to incarcerate you as along as possible until you make the decision to turn you life around,” said Stanford.
No additional details have been released about the operation.
