Carmi Police, assisted by the White County Sheriff’s Department, executed search warrants at five homes early last Friday morning as part of an extensive drug investigation. Nine individuals were arrested after officers discovered illegal drugs and paraphernalia. Police Chief Jason Carter noted that several children were present at some of the residences, resulting in additional charges related to child endangerment. The raids began shortly before 5:30am. Those taken into custody and lodged in the White County Jail in Carmi include;
622 Oak Street Main House:
39-year-old Marylee D. Schumate
Possession of Methamphetamine (5-15 grams)
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Unlawful Use of Property
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
42-year-old Heather D. Stevens
Possession of Methamphetamine (<5 grams)
Unlawful Use of Property
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
622 Oak Street Rear House:
61-year-old Cynthia A. Mitchell
Possession of Methamphetamine (<5 grams)
Unlawful Use of Property
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
309 Grant Street:
56-year-old Redd M. Turner
Possession of Methamphetamine (<5 grams)
Unlawful Use of Property
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
65-year-old Pamela L. Oxen
Possession of Methamphetamine (<5 grams)
Unlawful Use of Property
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Endangering the Life and Health of a Child
1013 Stewart Street:
21-year-old Kathryn G. Grant
Unlawful Use of Property
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Methamphetamine (<5 grams)
Endangering the Life and Health of a Child
45-year-old Richard L. Dopay
Unlawful Use of Property
Possession of Methamphetamine (<5 grams)
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Endangering the Life and Health of a Child
508 Smith Street:
61-year-old William L. Hollowman
Unlawful Use of Property
Possession of Methamphetamine (<5 grams)
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Hypodermic Syringe
