by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Three Wellington residents are going to jail because of drugs. Three others are still awaiting trial.

Two of the four Wellington residents involved with a heroin distribution ring that was busted on Thursday, May 19, 2013 were recently sentenced to prison (see original story here).

Jeff Redford

According to Sumner County Attorney Kerwin Spencer, Jeff Redford, 34, of Wellington, has been sentenced to 38 months in state prison after being found guilty on two counts of sale on heroin. His sentencing was Sept. 5.

Billy Ray Russell

Billy Russell, 59, of Wellington, has also been found guilty of the sale of heroin, and is now serving a 30 month sentence. His sentencing was on July 25.

Two other suspects in the case: Maggie Redford, 33, of Wellington and William Sirmons, 49, of Wellington are still awaiting trial. 

The arrests came after an extensive investigations which took eight months co complete by a task force of the Sumner County Sheriff and Wellington Police Department.

In other updates of non-related drug offenses, Spencer said.

•Sadia Bitner, 42, of Wellington was convicted for 18 months for possession of methamphetamines.

•Curtis Everhart, 31, of Wellington is still awaiting trial for arrests made on May 24 and June 19 for methamphetamine charges. He recently had two added misdemeanors placed on his list of charges for getting into a fight with a fellow jail mate. See story here.

•Zach McHenry, 27, of Wellington is awaiting trial in October. He is charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors including possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute (see story here).