Amaker
Johnson
Smith
GREENPORT – Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies executed three search warrants early Friday morning resulting in the arrests of three people on drug charges.
The investigation focused on suspicious activity taking place at three locations in the Greenport area. Law enforcement agencies conducted a six-week investigation that yielded intelligence and evidence.
The operation culminated with the execution of the search warrants at 141 Jolsen Boulevard, 336 Jolsen Boulevard, and 414 Jolsen Boulevard in Greenport. Seized in the raids were cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin and marijuana.
Demetrius Amaker, 45, of Greenport, was arrested and charged with felony drug possession and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. He is held without bail.
Jimmie Johnson, 42, of Greenport was charged with felony drug possession and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. He is in the Columbia County Jail without bail.
Gary Smith, 53, of Greenport, was charged with felony drug possession and is in jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
Sheriff David Bartlett said the investigation is continuing and more arrests are expected.
