Narcotics Investigation Leads to Several Arrests

September 21, 2020

Ethan Davenport

Several people were arrested after the discovery of drugs during a narcotics investigation on August 23.

K-9 Sgt. Ridge Long and Sgt. Junior Fields conducted an investigation of Ethan (Buddy) Davenport after Davenport agreed to sell two grams of methamphetamine for $170 at 211 Morris Avenue in Carthage.

When deputies entered the Morris Avenue address, they found meth hidden within the residence. Also discovered was a package of meth which was intended for resale, as well as a set of digital scales that contained residue.

Davenport was also in possession of $101 that were from drug sales.

Samantha Schultz

Danielle Rhinehart

 

Another round of arrests during the narcotic investigation were made on the same day at 25 Bedgood Ct. in Elmwood.

Samantha Schultz, Danielle Rhinehart, Amanda Elswick, and Johnny Thackxton were arrested after several used syringes, 3.5 grams of methamphetamine, three sets of digital scales with residue, and a glass pipe were located in the Elmwood residence.

All arrested during the narcotics investigation were taken to the Smith County Jail.

Amanda Elswick

Johnny Thackxton