Tuolumne County Authorities Raid Alleged Drug House, Reportedly Arrest Eight People
KNIGHTS FERRY, CA — April 13th 2026 — “The Tuolumne County Narcotics Team (TNT) has been investigating a suspected drug house in the 18000 block of Kennedy Road, in Knights Ferry near the county line.
TNT Detectives identified the following suspects responsible for distributing and selling fentanyl in Tuolumne County: Shon Randall Cormack (41), Paige Alysse Stump (35), Casey James Worley (43), Ashlee Olivia Okelsrud (32), and homeowner Garrett Robert Hunter (36).
On April 8, 2026, TNT, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, with assistance from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrant.
TNT detectives located evidence of fentanyl and methamphetamine sales, including packaging materials, digital scales, approximately 70 grams of fentanyl, 20 grams of methamphetamine, $2,900 in cash, along with additional drug paraphernalia throughout the residence. Assisting investigators from the Stanislaus County Auto Theft Task Force (StanCATT) identified and seized three stolen vehicles on the property.
At the conclusion of the investigation, eight individuals were arrested.
Cormack, Stump, Worley, and Okelsrud were charged with crimes related to the sale of fentanyl and methamphetamine, maintaining a drug house, and conspiracy. Hunter was charged with maintaining a drug house, conspiracy, and additional charges related to stolen vehicles located on his property. Amanda Christine St. Clair (36) and Lonni Renee Deschler (56) were arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and visiting a drug house. William James O’Connell (57) was arrested for visiting a drug house, conspiracy, and additional charges related to the stolen vehicles recovered on the property.
Based on the total weight of fentanyl seized during the investigation, Cormack, Stump, Worley, and Okelsrud qualify for a three-year sentencing enhancement (an increase to their total potential sentence) under California Proposition 36.
The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is grateful of our partnership with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office and StanCATT for their assistance.”
