The Cherokee County Sheriff Department Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Leesburg resulting in the recovery of stolen property and a significant quantity of illegal narcotics.

During the operation, investigators located and recovered a stolen vehicle, a utility trailer, multiple firearms, and several other stolen items connected to thefts in the Albertville area, according to Sheriff Jeff Shaver. As investigators conducted the operation they also discovered a large amount of methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia.

As a result, two individuals were taken into custody:

Matthew Ray Long, 43, of Leesburg, was arrested and charged with:

• Trafficking Methamphetamine

• Receiving Stolen Property 1st Degree (3 counts)

• Receiving Stolen Property 2nd Degree

• Trafficking in Stolen Identities

• Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

• Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Firearm

Autumn Cheyenne Jenkins, 28, also of Leesburg, was arrested and charged with:

• Trafficking Methamphetamine

• Receiving Stolen Property 1st Degree (3 counts)

• Receiving Stolen Property 2nd Degree

• Trafficking in Stolen Identities

• Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Both suspects were transported to the Cherokee County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be pending.

Sheriff Shaver would like to thank the Leesburg Police Department for their assistance in the case.