Arrests Made in Winston Academy Vandalism

The Sheriff's Office has been working closely with the Louisville Police Dept and MBI on Saturday's (Feb 16) vandalism at Winston Academy. Two arrests have been made in the case and the suspects are in custody at this time with charges pending. The close cooperation with LPD has led to these quick arrests.

Traffic Stop Results in Drug Arrest

A traffic stop on Dawkins Street in Louisville resulted in an arrest for drug charges on Friday, February 8. A Winston County Sheriff Deputy stopped a black Pontiac Grand Prix at 4:24 pm. The driver, 29 year old Chantel Haynes was found to have a quantity of marijuana in his possession. Haynes also known as "Blue Tick" was charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Haynes was on probation for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and cocaine possession at the time of his arrest.

Drug Arrest on Feb 7

The Winston County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant on Thursday night (Feb 7) at 112 Isabell Street in the southeast area of Louisville. Deputies seized an amount of marijuana, a shotgun and cash from the residence. Remario Savior, a 27 year old black male was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute while in possession of a firearm. The Louisville Police Department provided patrol assistance during the operation.

Sheriff's Dept Makes Good Use of Seized Drug Funds

The Winston County Sheriffs Department was in serious need of tactical shotguns for its deputies on patrol. With tight budgets, standard funds simply weren't available but the Department was able to purchase six Stevens 320 tactical shotguns without any cost to the taxpayers.

Sheriff Jason Pugh's Office was able to use seized drug funds to make the purchase. Cash and property seized in drug arrests are forfeited and are eventually made available to law enforcement for use in their departments. The shotguns were purchased locally. w. McCully

Chief Deputy Neil Higgason is shown with the
6 tactical shotguns recently purchased