Five arrested in drug operation
Sheriff continues to crack down on illicit drugs dealers
By Frank Bradley Sentinel writer

Lucille Marie Bettie

Tips from concerned citizens regarding the appearance of illegal drug activity in their neighborhoods have helped local law-enforcement officers with their investigations and led to several arrests.

Last week, the Clay County Sheriff, officers from the narcotics unit and deputies from Cherokee County conducted a search of the Bettie residence in Warne, where they found 40 grams of methamphetamine, assorted pills, marijuana, drug paraphenalia, a firearm and bullet proof vest, along with $1,100 in cash.

At the residence, agents found Dale Bettie, Jessica Murray and Ramon Peralta, who were arrested. Lucille Bettie and Andria Nagy were arrested at a later time.

According to Sheriff Joe Shook, he and the multiple agency narcotics unit had received many complaints about Dale and Lucille Betty of 3916 Old Highway 64 in Warne along with other co-conspirators and their illicit drug dealings in the community.

"We invested many hours of investi- gation into this particular problem," Shook said.

Two months before the arrest, undercover agents purchased methamphetamine from Lucille Bettie, Jessica Murray and Andria Nagy at the residence of Lucille Bettie, the sheriff's report read. Months following the purchase, agents continued to conduct surveillance on the Bettie residence and continued to gather intelligence on further illegal activities there and of the persons involved.

Ramon Estrada Jr. Peratta

Those arrested include:

Dale Leslie Bettie, 46, of 3910 Old Highway 64. He was charged with: Trafficking in Schedule II methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in Schedule II A m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e , Possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II methaphetamine, and maintaining a dwelling of controlled substance. (More charges are pending).

Lucille Bettie, 59, 3916 Old Highway 64. She was charged with Trafficking in Schedule II methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in Schedule II methaphetamine, Possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II methamphetamine, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance, sell and delivery of Schedule II methamphetamine, Possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II controlled Substance, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance (Jan 10 incident), conspiracy to sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance. (More charges pending).

Leslie Dale Bettie

Ramon Estrada Peralta, 33, of 3916 Old Highway 64. He was charged with Trafficking in Schedule II methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in Schedule II methamphetamine, Possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II methamphetamine, (F) maintain a dwelling of controlled substance. (More charges pending).

Jessica Renee Murray, 21, 3916 Old Highway 64. She was charged with Trafficking in Schedule II methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in Schedule II methamphetamine, Possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II methamphetamine, (F) maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance, sale and delivery of Schedule II methamphetamine, Possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II controlled Substance, (F) maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance (Jan 10 incident), conspiracy to sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance. (More charges pending).

Andria Nagy, 23, 153 Lance Cove, Hayesville, N.C. She was charged with sale and delivery of Schedule II controlled Substance, (F) maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance (Jan 10 incident), conspiracy to sell and deliver schedule IIcontrolled substance. (More charges pending).

Jessica Ranae Murray

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