On Wednesday, Dec. 30, MCAT (Major Crimes Apprehension Team) detectives along with Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers and detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on the 2000 block of Woods Drive in Heber. During the search, four individuals were detained, one being released from the scene with no involvement. After processing the scene, detectives collected approximately 14 ounces of pre-packaged methamphetamine labeled for sale, a large sum of currency, six firearms and a large amount of miscellaneous prescription medication that were not prescribed to any of the suspects. David Carnes, 64, and Gale Hemphill-Krebs, 70, both of Heber were each arrested for misconduct involving weapons, transportation and/or sale of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and money laundering. Vickey Ray, 56, of Heber was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. All three suspects were booked into the Navajo County Jail. Sheriff David Clouse stated, “The work the MCAT detectives and Navajo County Sheriff’s deputies are doing in the Heber/Overgaard community is outstanding. During the past month MCAT detectives and deputies have executed two residential search warrants, following drug sales investigations, that have led to the arrest of six suspects, 14 ounces of methamphetamine, 18.5 fentanyl pills, nine weapons and two stolen vehicles. These investigations will continue until the drug dealers are either all incarcerated or flee the area.”
