Sixteen people are behind bars after the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office finished a "lengthy narcotics investigation" at a home where illegal gambling and drugs were located.

The Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit found 101 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

The following group was arrested on October 6:

Joseph M. Higgins, Valley Head

David Hughes, Fyffe

Mark Mayes, Pisgah

Johnny Martin, Fyffe

Austin Coots, Fyffe

Kelli Hudson, Fyffe

Randy Guest, Fyffe

Rickey Martin

Leonard Whaley, Valley Head

Billy Cisco, Fyffe

Willie Wright, Rainsville

Micah Freeman, Fort Payne

Mark Smith, Scottsboro

Melessa Mulligan, Rainsville

John Mulligan, Valley Head

Edwin Guest, Fyffe

Higgins is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, unlawful possess

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