On May 5th, Chattooga County deputies were called to Melba Drive to locate a Mr. Daniel Milstead.

Mr. Milstead had an escape warrant from Floyd County. Officers from Chattooga and Floyd Counties had attempted to find Mr. Milstead previously at the residence, and before had spoken with Kimberly Watson and Treasie Eggerichs, who both live at the residence. The women's roommate, Renee King, had been mentioned in a tip to officers that she would be with Mr. Milstead. Ms. King was not present the first time deputies approached the residence.

Later, deputies came to the door and after several knocks, Ms. King and Ms. Watson came to the door. Ms. King denied that Mr. Milstead was home when questioned, and gave consent to officers to search the home. Mr. Milstead was found in Ms. King's bedroom closet shortly, and placed under arrest for escaping prison and obstruction of officers

The three female roommates were asked if any illegal items were inside the home. Ms. Watson told officers that they had two Methamphetamine pipes in their bedroom, but Ms. Eggerichs handed officers three clear glass pipes. The pipes contained suspected Methamphetamine residue. Watson and Eggerichs were placed under arrest for methamphetamine possession and all three, including King, were charged with harboring an escapee.