101 Grams of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl and Marijuana Seized

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - On Monday, October 6th, the DeKalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit culminated a lengthy narcotics investigation which resulted in multiple arrests. The DeKalb County Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant at a residence on Hammonds Road in Fyffe and seized 101 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana and numerous items of drug paraphernalia.

During the execution of the search warrant, sixteen individuals were located at the residence participating in illegal gambling activities. Within the main gambling area, marijuana, cigarettes, baggies of marijuana and methamphetamine pipes were located.

As a result, Joseph M. Higgins (48 of Valley Head) was charged with Trafficking in methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. Multiple agencies also have outstanding warrants for Higgins.

Joseph M. Higgins (48 of Valley Head)

The following individuals were also charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd: David Hughes (57 of Fyffe), Mark Mayes (52 of Pisgah), Johnny Martin (73 Fyffe), Austin Coots (29 of Fyffe), Kelli Hudson (31 of Fyffe), Randy Guest (67 of Fyffe), Rickey Martin (69, Unknown), Leonard Whaley (55 of Valley Head), Billy Cisco (58 of Fyffe), Willie Wright (50 of Rainsville), Micah Freeman (44 of Fort Payne), Mark Smith (50 of Scottsboro), Melessa Mulligan (54 of Rainsville), John Mulligan (59 of Valley Head) and Edwin Guest (32 of Fyffe).

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David Hughes (57 of Fyffe)

Mark Mayes (52 of Pisgah)

Johnny Martin (73 Fyffe)

Austin Coots (29 of Fyffe)

Kelli Hudson (31 of Fyffe)

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Randy Guest (67 of Fyffe)

Rickey Martin (69, Unknown)

Leonard Whaley (55 of Valley Head)

Billy Cisco (58 of Fyffe)

Willie Wright (50 of Rainsville)

Micah Freeman (44 of Fort Payne)

Mark Smith (50 of Scottsboro)

Melessa Mulligan (54 of Rainsville)

John Mulligan (59 of Valley Head)

Edwin Guest (32 of Fyffe)

No charges for simple gambling have been made at this time, pending further investigation into the operation.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "Fentanyl and methamphetamine continue to be two of the deadliest threats facing our communities today. These poisons are destroying families, fueling violence, and claiming lives at an alarming rate. Every gram we seize is a potential life saved. Our deputies' investigators and task force agents remain restless in their pursuit to remove these drugs and the individuals who distribute them from DeKalb County. We will continue to work day and night to keep our citizens safe and to hold accountable those who profit from the suffering of others."

"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.