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Back-to-back roundups target drug dealers in Clay, Jackson counties 12-21-05
Drug roundups targeting individuals suspected of selling everything from marijuana to methamphetamine were conducted in adjoining counties on Monday, December 19.
Detectives from Operation UNITE were joined by local law enforcement agencies from Clay and Jackson counties in attempting to serve warrants on 47 people. In addition, officers sought to arrest seven fugitives from previous roundups and six persons wanted by the Two Rivers Drug Task Force.
As of Monday night a total of 30 people had been located.
Among those arrested was a 25-year-old Manchester woman who was part of a drug diversion scheme involving a former Clay County doctor (see related story). Also, several drug cases from Jackson County included charges made possible by passage of Senate Bill 63 earlier this year.
“Illegal drug sales are rampant throughout these counties,” said Paul Hays, deputy law enforcement director for UNITE. “As a result of the extraordinary cooperative efforts between city, county and state departments we have been able to obtain drug-related indictments on nearly 150 people in Clay and Jackson counties in the past 16 months.”
“Much of this success,” Hays continued, “is the result of citizens rallying together to say they have seen enough misery and pain inflicted by illegal drug use. Their tips have allowed us to build strong cases to get these dealers off the streets, and UNITE will continue to do everything it can to address concerns.”
In addition to drug investigations, UNITE Executive Director Karen Engle noted local community coalitions are providing exemplary leadership in drug education and treatment, and again praised citizen efforts to pass tougher methamphetamine legislation during the 2005 General Assembly.
“Faith-based efforts are helping families deal with the destructive nature of drugs, addicts are receiving help breaking their habit and support networks have been established for those completing rehabilitation programs, and schools are forming anti-drug clubs,” Engle said.
“People are determined to take their communities back, and UNITE is proud to offer resources to enable these grass-roots efforts,” Engle continued. “No better example is the support shown for SB 63 – a bill that would not have otherwise passed.”
Monday’s efforts began about 7:30 a.m. at the Manchester Recreational Center in the Beech Creek Community of Clay County.
Joined by officers from the Manchester Police Department, Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London, and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, UNITE detectives sought to arrest 24 people on warrants following a lengthy undercover investigation and seven fugitives from two previous roundups in Clay County – August 18, 2004 and November 16, 2005.
Those arrested were lodged in the Clay County Detention Center.
After a short break for lunch, UNITE moved up the road to McKee to begin arresting 23 individuals wanted after undercover investigations spanning more than six months. The roundup also included six persons wanted by the Two Rivers Drug Task Force.
Assisting were deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from the Kentucky State Police.
Those arrested were lodged in the Jackson County Jail.
This was the third roundup conducted in Jackson County by UNITE. Others were held August 19, 2004 and February 7, 2005.

Clay County Roundup
Those arrested in the latest Clay County roundup were:
• Beverly Fotopoulos, age 25, Coal Hollow Road, Manchester, five counts obtaining a controlled substance by fraud.
• Steven Ray Gregory, age 30, Coal Hollow Road, Manchester, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• Cheryl Hart, age 42, House Branch Road, Manchester, one count second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and one count third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• Tammy Roberts, age 30, Paw Paw Road, Manchester, two counts first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, one count third-degree possession of a controlled substance, and possession of marijuana.
• Brad Rowland, age 29, Town Branch Road, Manchester, four counts first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• Daniel Shoupe, age 45, Curry Branch Road, Manchester, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• Beverly Sizemore, age 34, Ephram Creek Road, Manchester, two counts first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, one count second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and one count third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• Alonzo Sizemore, age 50, Greasy Road, Manchester, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, one count third-degree possession of a controlled substance, one count possession of marijuana, and first-degree persistent felony offender.
• Elvert Sizemore, age 32, Stevens Road, Manchester, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• Bobby Smith, age 49, Coal Hollow Road, Manchester, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• Earl Ricky Smith, age 42, Ice House Branch, Manchester, one count second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and one count third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• Larry Smith, age 59, Marcum Street, Manchester, one count trafficking in marijuana (second offense).
• Arnold Wagers, age 62, Lawson Road, Manchester, one count third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
Fugitives arrested from previous Clay County roundups were:
• Elbert Lewis, age 29, Curry Branch Road, Manchester, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• Karey Smallwood Smith, age 28, Beech Creek Apartments, Manchester, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.

Jackson County Roundup
Those arrested by UNITE in the latest Jackson County roundup were:
• Randall W. Cunigan, age 35, Kelly Branch Road, Jackson, one count manufacturing methamphetamine, one count first-degree possession of a controlled substance, one count possession of methamphetamine precursors, one count third-degree possession of a controlled substance, and one count possession of marijuana.
• Joan Mayes Daly, age 56, Jackson Valley Road, McKee, one count second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• April Huff, age 31, Highway 1431, Tyner, one count second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, one count third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, and two counts trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces. Following a consent to search Huff’s home police discovered approximately 1 ounce of marijuana and an all-terrain vehicle that had been stolen from Erlanger. The stolen vehicle case was turned over to the Kentucky State Police Richmond Post.
• Danny Huff, age 34, Highway 1431, Tyner, one count second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and one count trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces.
• Glendon R. Isaacs, age 42, Highway 30 West, Annville, five counts first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, one count second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, three counts third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, one count trafficking in a controlled substance within 1,000 yards of a school, one count trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces, one count first-degree possession of a controlled substance and one count possession of marijuana.
• Edwin Randall “Little Man” Lamb, age 45, Ward Road, Annville, three counts trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces second offense.
• Lisa R. McQueen, age 38, Kelly Branch Road, Tyner, one count manufacturing methamphetamine, one count first-degree possession of a controlled substance, one count possession of methamphetamine precursors, one count third-degree possession of a controlled substance, and one count possession of marijuana.
• Johnny Miller, age 36, Whispering Pines, Tyner, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Yvonne Napier, age 51, Highway 421, McKee, two counts second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• William Butch Parrett, age 38, Jusdale Lane, McKee, two counts first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and one count third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• William James Parrett, age 18, Lower Atkins Town, McKee, one count trafficking in a simulated controlled substance and one count trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces.
• John Perkins, age 48, Highway 421 South, Tyner, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Stanley D. Wagoner, age 51, Pond Lick Branch Road, McKee, three counts second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• In addition to those arrested, a summons was issued to Sylvia Jackie Eaton, age 75, State Route 2003, McKee, two counts second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and four counts third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
• The Two Rivers Drug Task Force arrested one person, whose name and charges were not immediately available.