CALHOUN COUNTY, FL (WTXL) - The Calhoun-Liberty Task Force said they have shut down a meth trafficking organization that was distributing pounds of crystal meth into Calhoun, Liberty and Jackson Counties.
The organization was being run by Altha resident, John Stephen Fleck. They said that Fleck was distributing out of a home on Evans Street in Altha. The task force also said that the investigation led to the arrest of Fleck's supply source and multiple partners in crime.
Illegal narcotics, along with assets made from the illegal sales, have been seized. According to the task force, several warrants have been issued with more to come.
A total of 14 people were charged in connection with the organization.
The task force was assisted by the Jackson County Drug Task Force, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the DEA.
Warrants were issued for the following individuals:
Amanda McClendon, 37, of Marianna, FL: sell of controlled substance (methamphetamines)
Gregory Hartzell, 44, Blountstown, FL: conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine and unlawful use of two-way communication device.
Jodi Johnson, 39, Altha, FL: conspiracy to purchase meth and unlawful use of two-way communication device.
John M. West, 41, Altha, FL: conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine and unlawful use of two-way communication device.
Traci M. Huff, 41, Altha, FL: conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine and unlawful use of two-way communication device.
Lynn M. Kearce, 21, Blounstown, FL: conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine and unlawful use of two-way communication device.
William H. Booth, 39, Hosford, FL: conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine and unlawful use of two-way communication device.
Patty J. Duncan, 38, Grand Ridge, FL: conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine and unlawful use of two-way communication device.
Michael A. Barnes, 38, Cottondale, FL: conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine and unlawful use of two-way communication device.
Delia S. Coxwell, 24, Bristol, FL: conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine and unlawful use of two-way communication device.
Shasta M. Crews, 40, Tallahassee, FL: conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine and unlawful use of two-way communication device.