From the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office:

Detectives and Deputies with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the Brockdell Community, uncovering a drug operation that included methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription narcotics, and evidence consistent with the sale and distribution of illegal substances. The search warrant was the result of a narcotics investigation and reflects the Sheriff’s Office’s continued efforts to identify, disrupt, and dismantle drug activity within Bledsoe County communities.

During the investigation, BCSO recovered approximately:

· 75 grams of methamphetamine

· 75 grams of marijuana

· Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and Methadone

· Assorted drug paraphernalia

· U.S. currency and a vehicle

As a result of this investigation, Loretta Dockery was charged with:

· Maintaining a dwelling where drugs are used or sold

· Child neglect and endangerment

· Possession of methamphetamine for resale

· Possession of marijuana for resale

· Possession of oxycodone for resale

· Possession of methadone for resale

· Possession of Hydrocodone for resale

· Possession of drug paraphernalia

· Sheriff Jimmy Morris commented, “This is a clear example of the dangers illegal drugs bring into our communities—impacting not just individuals, but families and children. Our office will continue to send a strong message that drug activity has no place in Bledsoe County.”