An Oct. 6 assault call in Seven Oaks led law enforcement to the discovery of illegal drug activity and the arrests of four individuals.
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the call and upon investigation, developed probable cause that led to a search warrant being issued by Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Jamie Richardson.
The assault investigation was completed by the patrol division and resulted in multiple arrests. During the search of the residence and vehicles on scene, narcotics detectives located evidence of illegal drug activity. Cocaine, marijuana and packaging materials commonly used for narcotics distribution were found in a vehicle driven by one of the suspects.
Inside the residence, detectives discovered a firearm, methamphetamine, cocaine and glass pipes commonly associated with smoking methamphetamine/cocaine. Several debit and credit cards not belonging to any of the occupants were also found and an investigation into the rightful owners to see if they were a victim of debit/credit card abuse is active at this time.
Brian O’Keith Cooper, 48, of Livingston, was charged with manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, a first degree felony, possession of a controlled substance, a second degree felony, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, a third degree felony.
Sabrina Whitman, 40, of Livingston, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a second degree felony, and fraudulent possession of identifying information.
Teresa Cooper, 50, of Livingston, was charged with assault causing bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor, and possession of a controlled substance, a state jail felony.
Wanda Moore, 67, of Livingston, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a state jail felony.
Sheriff Byron Lyons and Chief Deputy Anthony Lowrie reaffirm the sheriff ’s office’s continued commitment to combating the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics throughout Polk County.
In other activity occurring Oct. 6, a night shift sergeant with the sheriff ’s office received information about a resident in the Wild Country Subdivision who was reportedly in possession of a large amount of marijuana from out of state.
After verifying the information, the sergeant obtained a search warrant for the residence and requested assistance from the narcotics division. Deputies from the patrol division, assisted by narcotics detectives, executed the warrant and discovered approximately 2.25 pounds of high-grade marijuana inside the home.
Also seized were lab reports showing the marijuana’s high THC potency, multiple packaging bags and sealers, a money counter commonly used in drug transactions, and a large amount of U.S. currency bundled in a manner consistent with drug proceeds.
Charles William Lindsey, 64, of Livingston, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, a state jail felony.
Lyons and Lowrie expressed their appreciation to the citizens who continue to provide tips about illegal drug activity.
They also emphasized that the narcotics division remains active and dedicated to reducing the sale and distribution of narcotics throughout Polk County.
