PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — Three individuals face charges following a drug bust in Frankford that took place on Thursday, March 26.

The search warrant was executed at a residence located at 312 Water Street. Members of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and the Frankford Police Department participated in the bust.

Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte said methamphetamine was seized at the scene in addition to drug paraphernalia. Those facing charges include Julie A. Carnahan, James Joseph Carnahan and William Potter.

Julie A. Carnahan, 33, of Frankford, is charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a class D felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor. A cash only bond of $20,000 had been set. She appeared in court today (Monday, March 30) and was released from the Pike County Jail on her own recognizance.

Other individuals present at the residence during the drug bust include James Joseph Carnahan, 38, of Frankford. He had an outstanding warrant from Pike County for the class B misdemeanor of first degree trespass with a $500 bond. He also had an active warrant from the Missouri State Probation and Parole on an original conviction of possession of a controlled substance. He remains in custody at the Pike County Jail.

William E. Potter, 29, was also present at the residence at the time of the bust. He was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant from Pike County for the class D felony of stealing. A 10 percent cash deposit on a $15,000 bond had been set. Potter appeared in court today (Monday, March 30) and was released from custody in the Pike County Jail on his own recognizance.

A fourth individual, Timothy L. Gordon, 60, had active traffic warrants out of Franklin County and the City of Eureka. Korte noted that officials would not extradite him from Pike County, so he was not taken into custody.

Korte noted that individuals should not look for the Sheriff’s Department to be taking a break during the current healthcare crisis.

“Despite the COVID-19 situation, crimes will still be vigorously investigated by my office,” Korte remarked.

He added that some may believe law enforcement are taking a break the longer the situation persists. He said this will not be the case.

Persons who have been charged with a crime are considered innocent by the courts until the case is fully adjudicated.

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