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August 16, 2012

Stash of meth, cash found in home

The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office has conducted an investigation into illegal narcotics being distributed from a residence at 1344 Peggy Lane. During the investigation, undercover purchases of methamphetamine were made from the residence. On Monday the sheriff’s office executed a search warrant at the residence. Officers located more than $44,000 in cash hidden in the residence, along with a quantity of methamphetamine.

Officers seized a Ford Mustang and a Suzuki motorcycle from the residence which had been purchased with money garnered from the sale of illegal narcotics. Also taken into evidence from the residence were a firearm, digital scales, meth pipes and two computers.

The target of the investigation was Christopher Lee Mantooth, 30, of 1344 Peggy Lane. He was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, sale of methamphetamine, trafficking in methamphetamine and a parole violation.

Three additional individuals in the residence at the time of the search were also arrested. David Daniel Mantooth (brother of Christopher), 31, of 1344 Peggy Lane, was charged with possession of meth. Melissa Nichole Gardina, 29, also of 1344 Peggy Lane, was charged with possession of meth. Lora Ann Caldwell, 41, of Old Appison Road, Cohutta, was visiting the residence. She is charged with possession of meth and being a fugitive from justice from Tennessee. She is wanted in Bradley County on meth charges from a previous incident.

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