On Wednesday October 27, 2021 at approximately 1520 hours our Deputy and K9 unit was observing traffic in the area of Highway 225 South at the intersection of New Hope Church Road. A white passenger vehicle with no license plate was observed heading north on Highway 225. A traffic stop was then conducted on the same vehicle in Springdale Estates.
During a probable cause search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription pills, digital scales, syringes, a broken glass smoking pipe, and a stolen firearm was located.
A further investigation into the stolen firearm with the assistance of our Criminal Investigative Unit led to the findings of other stolen property at a residence off Mt. Moriah Rd and a residence off 3rd Ave East in Murray County.
As a result of this vehicle stop and further investigation, Mrs. Heather Annette Allen (43) of Chatsworth, Ga was arrested for a probation violation warrant, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a schedule 2 drug, possession of marijuana, possession of drug related objects, and obstruction.
Mr. Johnathan Lee Walker (34) of Chatsworth, Ga was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, drug related objects, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, burglary, theft by taking, and possession of tools for commission of a crime.
Mr. Joshua Lee Smith (34) of Chatsworth, Ga was arrested for burglary, theft by taking, possession of a firearm by convicted felon, and possession of tools for commission of a crime.
Awesome job to all involved, keep up the great work!
Jimmy Davenport
Sheriff of Murray County