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Meth Deal Collapses: Informant Loses Cash
23 Jul
Summary
- Woman arrested for allegedly taking money without providing drugs.
- Investigation involved a confidential informant and recorded evidence.
- Charges include drug crime attempts and possession offenses.

A woman from Moulton was arrested this past week after a drug enforcement unit investigation. Heather Richelle Peden, 37, was booked into the Morgan County Jail on charges including attempting to commit a controlled substance crime, as well as marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession.
According to an affidavit, Peden allegedly took money from a confidential informant for a methamphetamine purchase on June 9. The informant, equipped with audio and video recording devices, met Peden after arranging the deal over a recorded line. Peden reportedly took the advance funds, promising to return shortly, but never delivered the drugs or the money.