Published Friday, July 25, 2008

Five arrested in Pinson Street bust

By Amy Lott

The Times-Herald

Five people were arrested at a home on Pinson Street after the Newnan Police Department received numerous complaints from concerned citizens about illegal drug activity on the premises.

The arrests were made Thursday night. According to City Drug Unit Investigator Denver Atwood, officers executing a search warrant at the residence around 8:15 p.m. discovered crack cocaine and marijuana at the scene. Crack pipes were also found.

Priscilla Ann Gates, 45, Erica Nichole Newell, 23, Darius Lynn Phillips, 32, Benjamin Teagle, 50 and Norman Lee Gates, 44, were arrested for possession with intent to sell. Newell -- also wanted for violation of probation -- received an additional charge, according to authorities.