Over 600 grams of heroin was recovered after search warrants were executed at three area residences following a joint investigation into a local drug trafficking organization.
On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Knoxville Police Department officers and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents conducted search warrants at 5313 Maywood Road, 7209 Old Clinton Pike and 8818 Crescent Lake Way. The search warrants were issued by the Knox County Criminal Court following a comprehensive investigation into a drug trafficking organization involved in the distribution of heroin in the Knoxville area. That investigation was the result of a collaborative effort between the KPD Organized Crime Unit, the TBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
During the operation, KPD investigators and TBI agents recovered over 600 grams of heroin, three handguns, two ballistic vests, a drug press, processors and various additional drug paraphernalia. Upon entering the Maywood Road residence, 12 dogs and five cats were located inside of the residence. The dogs and cats were distressed, in poor health and appeared to have been neglected. KPD Animal Control officers responded to the scene and took custody of the animals, who were delivered to Young-Williams for medical care.
The following individuals were arrested during Thursday’s operation:
Katia Young
DOB: 3/5/01
7209 Old Clinton Pike
Charge: Manufacture, Sell or Delivery of Schedule I Controlled Substance
Diontay Martin
DOB: 2/6/90
Detroit, Michigan address
Charge: Manufacture, Sell or Delivery of Schedule I Controlled Substance
Dellone Martin
DOB: 1/20/91
Detroit, Michigan address
Charge: Manufacture, Sell or Delivery of Schedule I Controlled Substance
Frederick Davis Jr.
DOB: 1/16/92
Detroit, Michigan address
Charge: Manufacture, Sell or Delivery of Schedule I Controlled Substance
Latisha Galyon
DOB: 11/22/77
5313 Maywood Road
Charges: Maintaining premises for the purpose of using, keeping or selling controlled substances, simple possession of Schedule 1 controlled substance, animal cruelty
Ray Sayne
DOB: 19/19/63
5313 Maywood Road
Charges: Maintaining premises for the purpose of using, keeping or selling controlled substances, simple possession of Schedule 1 controlled substance, animal cruelty
Trashauna Ewing
DOB: 11/22/02
Harriman, TN address
Charge: Simple possession of Schedule 1 controlled substance
Additional charges and arrests are expected as the investigation continues.