THOMASVILLE — A man and woman scheduled to surrender Friday in a drug, firearms and theft case are wanted by the Thomas County/Thomasville Narcotics/Vice Division.

Michael Blake Hutchinson, 28, and Tabitha Ann Laray Evette Crowe, 26, were on probation for methamphetamine convictions when narcotics agents found methamphetamine, marijuana, a firearm and items stolen in a burglary at the couple’s 51 Spruce Lane residence.

A reward is being offered for information leading to suspects’ arrest.

Agents got a tip that items stolen from a landscaping business might be at the Spruce Lane address.

The suspects’ probation includes a search clause that allows a search of their residence, said Louis Schofill, narcotics/vice commander.

Agents found the stolen tools, along with an SKS rifle in plain view in the suspects’ bedroom, Schofill said, adding that the firearm was loaded with a 30-round magazine.

A strong odor of marijuana permeated the bedroom where the rifle was found. Agents also discovered 58.1 grams of marijuana and 6.3 grams of methamphetamine in the bedroom — both felony amounts of the contraband. Digital scales also were found in the bedroom.

Although the suspects were not at home at the time of the bust, a relative, who is not involved in the case, was there. 

“We were taking to them (suspects) on the phone while we were there,” the commander said.

Crowe and Hutchinson each face charges of methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute, marijuana possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of a drug-related object and six counts of theft by receiving stolen property. 

Any knowing the couple’s whereabouts should call (229) 225-3305.

  

Senior reporter Patti Dozier can be reached at (229) 226-2400, ext. 1820