Two Arrested After Sheriff’s Department Finds Methamphetamine During Search

May 27, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A man and woman suspected of dealing in methamphetamine were arrested last week after the Sheriff’s Department conducted a search at their residence on Cecil Hale Road.

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53 year old David Sandlin, Jr. and 53 year old Angela Louise Howell of 153 Cecil Hale Road are each charged with the manufacture, sale, or delivery of methamphetamine. Howell is under a $50,000 bond and will make a court appearance on June 14. Sandlin’s bond is $25,000 and he will be in court on June 7.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that a search warrant was obtained on Wednesday May 23 and was served at the residence of Sandlin and Howell by himself along with sheriff’s department detectives and deputies.

According to Sheriff Ray, Sandlin was in possession of 7.4 grams of methamphetamine and hypodermic needles and scales were also found in his bedroom. Sandlin admitted that the needles were intended for illegal drug use.

Howell was in possession of 17.3 grams of methamphetamine packaged in three separate baggies. She was also in possession of digital scales, plastic baggies, and other drug related items. Howell admitted to selling methamphetamine.

37 year old Michael Chad Owens of Shady Drive, Smithville is cited for simple possession of methamphetamine. His court date is June 14.

Sheriff Ray said that on Tuesday, May 15 a deputy went to a residence on Earl Avenue to serve a warrant on Owens. Upon entering the home, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana. After obtaining consent to search, the deputy found a blue container which held a small amount of methamphetamine. Owens said it belonged to him.

36 year old Willie Ray Murphy of West Bryant Street, Smithville is charged with resisting stop, frisk, halt, or search. His bond is $4,500 and his court date is June 7.

Sheriff Ray said that on Sunday, May 20 a deputy was dispatched to Toad Road in response to a call of “shots fired”. Upon arrival, the officer encountered Murphy, who came out of a camper on the property. After being asked by the officer to show his hands, Murphy replied “why”? When the officer ordered Murphy a second time to show his hands, Murphy responded “Okay man, okay” and then turned and fled on foot. He was later arrested.

32 year old Joshua Joel Bain of Jacobs Pillar Road, Smithville is charged with domestic assault. His bond is $3,500. He also has a failure to appear warrant against him. Bain’s bond for that is $1,000. His court date is June 7.

Sheriff Ray said that on Thursday, May 24 a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Jacobs Pillar Road due to a possible domestic between a father and son. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with Bain and another person who had been in an altercation. Bain struck his victim in the face causing multiple knots and a cut above the victim’s eye. Bain was placed under arrest.

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