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Macon, Mo. - Thirteen people were arrested in an early morning drug sweep on Thursday in Macon County. Called "Operation Heat Wave," teams from the Macon County Sheriff's Office went out starting at 6 a.m. with warrants.

The Sheriff's Office began conducting covert operations when appropriations were received from the County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund in late 2011.

The thirteen suspects arrested during the sweep are:

William Cody Ziebarth, 18, of Macon, for 3 counts of Distributing Controlled Substance near Schools {Felony A RSMo: 195.214}. Bond has been set at $75,000 cash only, and he remains in custody; with additional charges pending.

Deidre M. Pace,18, of Macon, for 1 count of Distributing Controlled Substance Near Schools {Felony A RSMo: 195.214}. Bond has been set at $25,000 cash only, and she remains in custody.

Lenton Cruz Tillman, 40, of Macon, for 1 count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance Near Schools {Felony A RSMo: 195.214}. Bond has been set at $25,000 cash only, and he remains in custody.

Theresa D. Miller, 59, of Macon, for 1 count of Possession of Controlled Substance - Meth {Felony C RSMo: 195.202}, and 1 count of Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia {Felony A RSMo: 195.233}.Bond has been set at $10,000 cash only, and she remains in custody.

April LaChance, 36, of Macon, for 1 count of Distribution of Imitation Controlled Substance {Felony D RSMo: 195.242}. Bond has been set at $4,500 cash only, and she remains in custody.

Andrew Romanetto, 23, of Macon, for 1 count of Distribution of Imitation Controlled Substance {Felony D RSMo: 195.242}. Bond has been set at $4,500 cash only, and he remains in custody.

Mary Bocenstedt, 22, of Macon, for 1 count of Delivery of Imitation Controlled Substance {Felony D RSMo: 195.242}. Bond has been set at $9,000 cash only, and she remains in custody.

Gordon Welch, 50, of Macon, for 1 count of Distribution of Imitation Controlled Substance {Felony D RSMo: 195.242}. Bond has been set at $4,500 cash only, and he remains in custody; with additional charges pending.

Kirk T. Johnson, 23, of Macon for 1 count of Distributing Controlled Substance Near Schools {Felony A RSMo: 195.214}, and 1 count of Delivery of Imitation Controlled Substance {Felony D RSMo: 195.242}. Bond has been set at $25,000 cash only, and he remains in custody.

Dustin Ginther, 21, of Macon, for 1 count of Distributing Controlled Substance Near Schools {Felony A RSMo: 195.214}, and 1 count of Distributing Up to 5 grams of Marijuana {Felony C RSMo: 195.211}. Bond has been set at $25,000 cash only, and he remains in custody.

Ryan J. Welch, 27, of Macon, for 1 count of Possession of Under 35 grams of Marijuana {Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.202} and 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia {Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.233}. Ryan Welch was processed at the Macon County Jail and released on criminal summons pending his court date.

Melodie D. Paris, 23, of Macon, for 1 count of Possession of Under 35 grams of Marijuana {Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.202} and 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia {Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.233}. Paris was processed at the Macon County Jail and released on criminal summons pending her court date.

Brenda (Short) Tate, 51, of Macon, for 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia {Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.233}. Tate was processed at the Macon County Jail and released on criminal summons pending her court date.

Three suspects remain at large.

The Macon County Sheriff's Office conducted Operation Heat Wave, and was assisted with the arrests by the Macon Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and North Missouri Drug Task Force.