According to arrest records, deputies received a tip that Ronny Howard Jr. was involved in drug distribution. Through the investigation, Howard and Terrell were found to be associated with several addresses, including locations on Darryl Drive, Rodney Drive, Gus Young Avenue, Flora Lane, North 38th Street and Pasadena Drive. Agents also observed Howard make several short stops at a residence on Gus Young Avenue deemed to be a distribution location that Howard was supplying with illegal narcotics. According to arrest records, agents later conducted a controlled purchase of heroin from the residence on Gus Young Avenue. On July 9, agents executed search warrants at the residences located on Darryl Drive, Rodney Drive, Gus Young Avenue, Flora Lane, North 38th Street and Pasadena Drive.