COUNTY OF OAKLAND

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Undersheriff Mike McCabe

(248) 858-0146
NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT TEAM ARRESTS FIVE INVOLVED
IN DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION
March 21, 2019 (Oakland County, Mich.) – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic
Enforcement Team (NET) has dismantled a drug trafficking organization (DTO) which was operating
within Oakland County and the Metro Detroit region. Five arrests were made, and a large quantity of
narcotics was recovered as a result of the investigation.

A NET team comprised of investigators from the Sheriff’s Office, Farmington Hills Police Department,
and the West Bloomfield Police Department began their investigation in October 2018. It was discovered
the suspects, who were surveilled, were part of a large drug trafficking organization and were moving
large quantities of heroin and cocaine. Probable cause was obtained, and four search warrants were
executed in Pontiac, Southfield, and Eastpointe. The search warrants were served with the assistance of
the entire NET task force and participating agencies.

The search warrants resulted in the seizure of 1.5 kilos of cocaine, 1,022 grams of heroin and fentanyl
mix – 37 grams which was pure fentanyl, 600 grams of cutting agents, 20 pounds of marijuana, digital
scales, grinders, packaging material, a .40 caliber handgun, and $67,000 in US currency. The street value
of the seized narcotics totals over $500,000.

“I applaud the detailed and effective work of our NET Detectives,” said Sheriff Michael Bouchard.
“Dismantling this organized DTO took dangerous criminals and drugs off the streets where we live and
work. We will remain dedicated to investigating and prosecuting these death dealers to the fullest extent
of the law. At a time when opioid overdoses are among the leading cause of death in America, we will be
relentless in our efforts to arrest those profiting from the pain and death of others.”

The following individuals were arrested and charged:

George Booth – 40-year-old resident of the City of Pontiac

• Booth was arraigned on March 15, 2019, in 50th District Court before the Honorable Judge
Michael C. Martinez. His bond was set at $100,000 cash surety or 10%. His next scheduled court
date is March 26, 2019, before the Honorable Judge Cynthia Walker at 1:30pm.
• Booth was arraigned on the following charges:
o (2) Counts of Conspiracy to Commit – Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or
Another Narcotic) 1000 or more grams - Life
o (1) Count of Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or Another Narcotic) 1000 or more
grams – Life

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 o (2) Counts of Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or Another Narcotic) 450 to 999
grams – 30 years

Kejuanta Deshaun Pickett – 33-year-old resident of the City of Pontiac

• Pickett was arraigned on March 15, 2019, in 50th District Court before the Honorable Judge
Michael C. Martinez. His bond was set at $50,000 cash surety or 10%. His next scheduled court
date is March 26, 2019, in front of the Honorable Judge Cynthia Walker at 1:30pm.
• Pickett was arraigned on the following charge:
o (1) Count of Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or Another Narcotic) less than 50
grams – 20 years and/ or $25,000

Clide Charles-Lamont Mathis – 44-year-old resident of Novi

• Mathis was arraigned on March 15, 2019, in 50th District Court before the Honorable Judge
Michael C. Martinez. His bond was set at $100,000 cash surety or 10%. His next scheduled court
date is March 26, 2019, before the Honorable Judge Cynthia Walker at 1:30pm.
• Mathis was arraigned on the following charges:
o (2) Counts of Conspiracy to Commit – Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or
Another Narcotic) 1000 or more grams - Life
o (1) Count of Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or Another Narcotic) 1000 or more
grams – Life
o (2) Counts of Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or Another Narcotic) 450 to 999
grams – 30 years
o (1) Count of Controlled Substance – Maintaining a Drug House – 2-year Misdemeanor

Eric Dwayne Mills – 44-year-old resident of Eastpointe

• Mills was arraigned on March 15, 2019, in 50th District Court before the Honorable Judge
Michael C. Martinez. His bond was set at $100,000 cash surety or 10%. His next scheduled court
date is March 26, 2019, before the Honorable Judge Cynthia Walker at 1:30pm.
• Mills was arraigned on the following charges:
o (2) Counts of Conspiracy to Commit – Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or
Another Narcotic) 1000 or more grams – Life
o (1) Count of Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or Another Narcotic) 1000 or more
grams – Life
o (2) Counts of Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or Another Narcotic) 450 to 999
grams – 30 years
o (1) Count of Controlled Substance – Maintaining a Drug House – 2-year Misdemeanor

Rashad Isom Alston – 34-year-old resident of the City of Pontiac

• Alston was arraigned on March 20, 2019, in 50th District Court before the Honorable Judge
Michael C. Martinez. His bond was set at $50,000 cash surety or 10%. His next scheduled court
date is March 26, 2019, before the Honorable Judge Cynthia Walker at 1:30pm.
• Alston was arraigned on the following charges:
o (2) Counts of Delivery/Manufacture (Cocaine, Heroin, or Another Narcotic) 50 to 449
grams – 20 years and/or $250,000

All five suspects posted bond and are no longer in the custody of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
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The Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) is a multi-jurisdictional task force which is
designed to integrate federal and local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of identifying,
investigating, and prosecuting violators of state and federal narcotic laws. Agencies who are current
members of the task force include: Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Twp., Commerce Twp.
(OCSO), Farmington City, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Madison Heights, Pontiac (OCSO),
Rochester, Rochester Hills (OCSO), Royal Oak, Troy, Waterford Twp., West Bloomfield Twp., DEA,
Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

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