Catoosa County deputies arrest 2 after fentanyl manufacturing bust

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people following a drug bust at a home in Ringgold.

Deputies executed a search warrant at 65 Fallbrooke Lane in Ringgold on Tuesday, May 14.

There, they found 40 grams of fentanyl, a pill press and other items used for the manufacture and distribution of narcotics. The sheriff’s office said they also found a stolen vehicle at this address.

Fentanyl found during search of Ringgold home. CATOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

“The amount of fentanyl seized in this search warrant would be enough to kill 20,000 individuals based on the DEA standards, who state 2 mg is a lethal dose,” explained Sheriff Gary Sisk.

Authorities then arrested James Brayden Blevins and Stephanie Catherine Barbarello.

Blevins faces the following charges.

• Trafficking fentanyl.
• Manufacturing/distribution of a controlled substance.
• Theft by receiving a stolen vehicle.

Additionally, Barbarello is charged with trafficking fentanyl.