Seven arrested on dangerous drug and meth charges

James Andrew Crawford, 21, of a Bellview Road address in Aragon was arrested Friday by Polk County Police Officer Williams. Crawford was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor theft by receiving stolen property. Crawford remains in custody at the time of this publication. Two property bonds totaling $5,100 have been set.Joe Carrasco of Cedartown was arrested Friday by Cedartown police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of public housing, possession and use of drug related objects and misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Carrasco remains in custody at the time of this publication.Jeana Lynn Carnes, 37, of Aragon was arrested Friday by Polk County Police Officer Williams and charged with possession of a schedule III controlled substance, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, probation violation, criminal trespass and theft by taking. Carnes remains in custody pending probation release at the time of this publication.View the list »
Methamphetamine is a synthetic stimulant that affects the central nervous system.The drug contains ingredients such as the decongestant Pseudoephedrine and various toxic ingredients such as lye and drain cleaner.Meth can be snorted, smoked, injected or swallowed. Meth is one of the most addictive substances and a person can become hooked on the drug after just one use.

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Seven area residents have been arrested the week of Feb. 3, 2013 on dangerous drug and methamphetamine related charges.

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The meth epidemic shows no sign of slowing down and affects people of all ages, races and different upbringings. The Polk Meth Alliance and the Georgia Meth Project are organizations aimed at reducing meth usage.

Even though the use of methamphetamine is itself a crime, there are other crimes that have increased significantly as a direct result of the abuse of this drug.

Crimes such as identity theft, robbery, burglary, domestic violence and shoplifting are just a few of the crimes that have increased due to the use of methamphetamine.

The arrest reports listed within this article do not reflect the guilt or innocence of the individuals listed. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Not every arrest/charge leads to a conviction. A conviction or acquittal is determined by the court system.

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  • Methamphetamine is a synthetic stimulant that affects the central nervous system.The drug contains ingredients such as the decongestant Pseudoephedrine and various toxic ingredients such as lye and drain cleaner.Meth can be snorted, smoked, injected or swallowed. Meth is one of the most addictive substances and a person can become hooked on the drug after just one use.
  • Jeana Lynn Carnes, 37, of Aragon was arrested Friday by Polk County Police Officer Williams and charged with possession of a schedule III controlled substance, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, probation violation, criminal trespass and theft by taking. Carnes remains in custody pending probation release at the time of this publication.
  • Joe Carrasco of Cedartown was arrested Friday by Cedartown police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of public housing, possession and use of drug related objects and misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Carrasco remains in custody at the time of this publication.
  • James Andrew Crawford, 21, of a Bellview Road address in Aragon was arrested Friday by Polk County Police Officer Williams. Crawford was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor theft by receiving stolen property. Crawford remains in custody at the time of this publication. Two property bonds totaling $5,100 have been set.
  • Ashley Nicole Meeks, 27, of a Carlton Drive address in Rockmart was arrested Friday by Polk County Police Officer Williams and charged with misdemeanor theft by receiving stolen property and felony possession of methamphetamine. Meeks remains in custody at the time of this publication. Two property bonds totaling $5,100 have been set.
  • Jamie Jeanine Forrister, 33, was arrested Monday by Cedartown Police Officers Smith and Wood after an investigation into suspected drug activity at 417 Chestnut Street in Cedartown.Forrister was charged with possession of meth, possession of schedule IV drug and possession of tools for the commission of crime. Forrister remains in custody at the time of this publication. Three property bonds totaling $10,200 have been set
  • Jason Lance Glenn, 30, was arrested Monday by Cedartown Police Officers Smith and Wood after an investigation into suspected drug activity at 417 Chestnut Street in Cedartown.Glenn was charged with possession of meth and possession of tools used for the commission of crime. Glenn remains in custody at the time of this publication.
  • William Wayne Welchel, 24, was arrested Monday by Cedartown Police Officers Smith and Wood after an investigation into suspected drug activity at 417 Chestnut Street in Cedartown.Welchel was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of tools used for the commission of crime. Welchel remains in custody at the time of this publication. Two property bonds totaling $7,600 have been set.
  • Several of the people included in this report have prior arrests for methamphetamine use and/or manufacturing. Meth is quickly becoming the drug of choice for people of all ages. Authorities continue in their efforts to remove the drug from our neighborhood streets and many laws are in place to limit many over the counter medications that can be used to manufacture the drug. One method drug users employ to help get around the limitations on ingredients is called the "shake and bake" method and law enforcement officers say that the method is even more dangerous than the makeshift labs. Using the shake and bake method, a few cold pills mixed with noxious household chemicals in a 2 liter plastic soda bottle can produce enough hits for the meth user to get high. 
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