Rutherford County Deputies Seize Fentanyl, Drugs, and Firearms in Early Morning Raids

In the early hours of August 19, 2025, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office conducted multiple traffic stops and executed a search warrant in the Henrietta area, targeting vehicles believed to be leaving a residence at 167 Hill Street in Mooresboro.

The investigation, focused on the sale and trafficking of fentanyl, involved the RCSO ACE Team, which assisted in executing the search warrant at 5:43 a.m.

Authorities seized:

• 163.9 grams (5.78 oz) of powder fentanyl

• 1.38 grams of mushrooms

• 5 dosage units of Xanax

• 3 dosage units of Oxycodone

• 5 grams of marijuana

• 2 firearms

• $716 in U.S. currency

• Multiple items of drug paraphernalia and cell phones

Three individuals were arrested in connection with the operation:

Michael Shannon Arrowood faces charges including trafficking opium/heroin, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances, felony possession of Schedule I drugs, possession of a firearm by a felon, and various possession charges. He was denied bond due to prior pending charges and is scheduled to appear before a District Court Judge.

Roy Albert Hettrick was arrested on outstanding warrants and possession of a firearm by a felon. He was denied bond and is also scheduled to appear in District Court.

Donald John Kampa was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and released on a written promise to appear.

Sheriff’s officials called the operation a significant win for public safety, noting the collaboration between the Road Patrol and ACE Team in removing a substantial amount of fentanyl and firearms from the community.