Press release
On March 2, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at 119 Dardenwood Way in the Southwood Shores subdivision in Payne Springs. The search warrant was obtained by Henderson County Narcotics Investigator Kendell Wellman who obtained information that narcotics were being sold at the residence. A probable cause affidavit for the search warrant was presented to 392nd District Judge Carter Tarrance who issued the warrant.
After obtaining the warrant Chief Hillhouse, Captain Tower, Lieutenant Severn, Investigators Valentine, Powers, Gabbard, Langford, Hampton, Shelley, Long and Wellman made entry into the residence. Once inside Investigators located Wayland Glen Rhoades and two females in a back room. Rhoades was found to be in possession of a substance believed to be methamphetamines.
Jason Sorrells was located in a bedroom and found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamines, marijuana, a large quantity of cash and paraphernalia associated with the distribution of narcotics. Sorrells was also found to be in possession of a loaded handgun which he can not legally possess as he is a convicted felon.
Rhoades was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1 under 1 gram. Rhoades was taken to the Henderson County Jail where he posted a $8,500 bond the following day and was released from jail. Sorrells was arrested and charged with manufacture / delivery of a controlled substance penalty group1 over 1 gram under 4 grams and unlawful possession of a firearm felon. Sorrells was also released from jail the following day after posting a bond of $18,500.