A vehicle stolen from the lot of a Flintstone convenience store last Thursday was located Monday afternoon at 3846 Happy Valley Road, Flintstone, according to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson.
During the stolen vehicle investigation, Deputy Kevin Denny developed probable cause that the owner and occupants were in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.
Deputy Denny and Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force agents searched the residence and found a small quantity of methamphetamine and paraphernalia related to methamphetamine use, such as pipes, spoons and syringe needles. In addition to the methamphetamine, several bags of marijuana were found.
Eight adults were arrested in the investigation.
One 16-year-old juvenile was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and runaway from Chattanooga.
The adults who were arrested are:
Eric Wade Smith, 29
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of marijuana with intent
Theft by taking motor vehicle
Giving false name or address to law enforcement officer
Edward Curtis Murphy, 38
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of marijuana with intent
Giving false name or address to law enforcement officer
Interference with government property
James Howard Franklin, 57
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of marijuana with intent
Joseph Shane Franklin, 31
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of marijuana with intent
Heather Nicole Young, 25
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of marijuana with intent
Valerie Rose Defur, 27
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of marijuana with intent
Manufacturing methamphetamine
Amy Pearson, 25
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of marijuana
Velisha Kirby, 31
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of marijuana with intent