Over a dozen indicted in undercover drug operation in Henderson Co. area

SEE ALSO: 5 arrested following drug investigation, search warrant in Huntingdon

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — An undercover operation has resulted in the indictments of over a dozen people.

Courtesy of TBI

“Operation Holiday Surprise,” led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, began in February of last year.

The operation targeted illicit drug sales in Henderson County and surrounding areas, resulting in 51 drug-related indictments.

According to a news release, 14 people have been taken into custody so far and charged in connection with the operation.

Each person was booked into the Henderson County Jail without bond, pending their first court appearances.

1. Linsey Beth Cary (DOB: 2/12/94), Huntingdon: 1 count – Sale of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)

2. Galen E. Epperson (DOB: 8/28/78), Milan: 2 counts – Sale of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)

3. Megan N. Gichetti (DOB: 5/12/90), Lexington: 1 count – Sale of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)

4. William C. Hayes (DOB: 5/16/89), Lexington: 1 count – Sale of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)

5. Maleigha D. Hopewell (DOB: 4/6/04), Lexington: 1 count – Sale and Delivery of Schedule II (Fentanyl)

6. Cameraon D. Keith (DOB: 7/13/03), Lexington: 3 counts – Sale and Delivery of Schedule II (Cocaine). Keith faces new charges stemming from today’s arrest that include Possession of Schedule II (Cocaine) with Intent to Manufacture, Deliver, Sale; Possession of Schedule III (Testosterone); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

7. Shana N. King (DOB: 2/12/87), Jackson: 1 count – Sale of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)

8. Bennie W. Moffitt (DOB: 8/1/89), Lexington: 2 counts – Sale and Delivery of Schedule II (Fentanyl)

9. Bobby L. Porter (DOB: 9/30/87), Lexington: 1 count – Sale of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)

10. Otis D. Stines (DOB: 1/3/75), Lexington: 2 counts – Sale of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)

11. Brad Taylor (DOB: 7/3/80), Lexington: 3 counts – Sale of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)

Additional arrests:

1. Nikki E. Newman (DOB: 1/21/91), Beech Bluff: 1 count – Criminal Impersonation

2. Brandon W. Pendergrass (DOB: 2/9/03), Wildersville: 1 count – Possession of Schedule VI (Marijuana) with Intent to Manufacture, Deliver, Sale; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Outstanding Warrant (Henderson County)

3. Lance W. Pendergrass (DOB: 12/16/71), Wildersville: 1 count – Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine) with Intent to Manufacture, Deliver, Sale

This is an active and ongoing investigation, with additional arrests expected.

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