FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday Deputies and Drug Task Force Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office conducted saturation patrols in the Kilpatrick area. 13 in total were arrested.

The charges ranged from drug paraphernalia to drinking while driving. Two were also found to have outstanding warrants with other agencies.

One suspect (Ethan Nathaniel Heaton), was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, roughly 40 Tramidol pills, and several other illegal prescriptions. Heaton attempted to flee on foot, but was apprehended after a short foot chase.

Those arrested in the operation were:

• Bradley Todd Brothers (46 of Crossville)
  • Possession of Controlled Substance
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

• Ethan Nathaniel Heaton (27 of Crossville)
  • Possession of Controlled Substance (x2)
  • Drug Paraphernalia
  • Open Container
  • Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs
  • Attempt to Elude
  • Resisting Arrest

• Sharronda Kelton (36 of Altoona, AL)
  • Drug Paraphernalia

• Jameson Masters (23 of Boaz)
  • Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Beverage

• Danny McCullars (30 of Horton, AL)
  • Drug Paraphernalia

• Kimberly McHenry (27 of Boaz)
  • Drug Paraphernalia

• Andres Gasper Mendoza (25 of Albertville)
  • Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Beverage

• Austin Lee Morgan (23 of Boaz)
  • Possession of Marijuana (2^nd Degree)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

• Joshua Otinger (25 of Albertville)
  • Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Beverage

• Aros Reeves (37 of Geraldine, AL)
  • Possession of Controlled Substance
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Probation Violation

• John Michael Butler (37 of Boaz)
  • Arrested on an outstanding warrant for another agency

• James Loudermilk (39 of Grant)
  • Arrested on an outstanding warrant for another agency

• 17 year old Juvenile of Crossville
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Marijuana (2^nd Degree)

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “This operation was another part of our effort to clean up our communities. We’ll continue them across the county to make it difficult for those who break the law to travel our roads.”

“Whether it’s possession of dangerous drugs or drinking while driving, you’ll be placed in cuffs and taken to the DeKalb County Jail. Our citizens should be able to travel our roadways without risking their lives because of your irresponsible actions.”

“God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.