Five people - including two from Gainesville and two from Lula - were arrested on drug charges after the execution of a search warrant in Banks County Friday.
The Banks County Sheriff's Office, along with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, executed the warrant at the residence of Johnny McCoy of 187 Sweetwater in Lula.
The search netted 10 grams of methamphetamine, and a quantity of Oxycodone, Xanax and marijuana . The street value of the items confiscated was estimated at $1,200.
The search netted 10 grams of methamphetamine, and a quantity of Oxycodone, Xanax and marijuana . The street value of the items confiscated was estimated at $1,200.
According to a press release from the drug enforcement office, the search warrant was based on information developed by Banks County deputies.
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office received numerous complaints of illegal activity occurring at McCoy’s residence. Deputies conducted traffic stops on numerous cars leaving McCoy’s residence and located illegal narcotics in those vehicles.
Those arrested were identified as:
Those arrested were identified as:
Johnny McCoy, 59, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
Billy Lee Smith, 44, of Lula, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, a schedule II narcotic (oxycodone) and marijuana less than 1 ounce.
James Head, 49, of Gainesville, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine.
Martin Christopher Hart, 41, of Watkinsville, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and a scheduled II narcotic (Xanax).
Tiffany Michelle Suthers, 35, of Gainesville, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and a scheduled IV narcotic (clonazepate)
