Drug Bust in Athens Leads to Seven Arrests: Texas Authorities Releases Mugshots

Posted on January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 by Mason Hart

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Race Day Live (Athens, TX) – Henderson County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Sunday evening in Athens, Texas, resulting in the arrest of seven suspects and the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Details of the Search

The warrant was executed at approximately 7:35 p.m. on East Tyler Street. Authorities found methamphetamine packaged for distribution, along with baggies, scales, and syringes.

Arrested Suspects

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The seven suspects arrested include individuals from Athens and Mabank. Their charges range from drug possession to tampering with evidence and active warrants.

Name	Age	Residence	Charges
Major Codee-Ray Kenas	45	Athens	Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance
Amber Simone Van	43	Athens	Possession of a Controlled Substance
Robert Wayne Hollaway	36	Athens	Possession of Marijuana
Eric Weldon Frazier	32	Athens	Tampering with Evidence, Possession of Controlled Substance
Bianca Jean Adams	23	Athens	Active Warrants
Lisa Joann McKee	40	Mabank	Active Warrants
Jesse Aaron Shoemake	29	Mabank	Possession of a Controlled Substance

Investigation Support

The operation was led by narcotics investigators from the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from K-9 units, deputies, and other investigators.

Sheriff’s officials emphasized the importance of the operation in disrupting drug distribution in the community. The evidence recovered suggests a larger drug distribution network may have been in operation.

Community Impact

Sheriff Botie Hillhouse stated, “This operation reflects our commitment to keeping our community safe and ensuring that illegal substances are kept off our streets.”

Authorities continue to investigate, aiming to identify additional connections and potential accomplices in the drug distribution network.

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