More than nine individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation are now in jail after a year-long investigation across multiple counties in North Georgia. On Wednesday, December 9, the investigation culminated with the multiple arrests for drugs, cash and stolen goods.
Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement seized 433 grams of methamphetamine, 4 pounds of marijuana, 89 grams of crack cocaine, 53 grams of powder cocaine, 90 grams of heroin, 3 firearms, more than $19,000 U.S. Currency, and other assets valued at over $20,000. Two stolen ATV’s were also recovered as a part of the investigation.
The individuals arrested, whose names are listed below, are from counties all around North Georgia, including Hall County, White County, Lumpkin County and Gwinnett. The investigation involved the sheriff and police departments in those counties, as well as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO), Department of Community supervision, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The primary suspect of the investigation, Bernard Jermaine House, 43, of Buford, was arrested on one count of Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, and five counts of Distribution of Heroin, with further charges pending. Four search warrants were conducted on Wednesday at addresses associated with House’s drug trafficking organization.
Other individuals arrested are as follows:
Christian Wright, 30, of Gainesville, was charged with two counts of Trafficking Heroin, Distribution of Heroin, Trafficking Cocaine, Trafficking Methamphetamine, and Possession of Marijuana.
Bobby Joe Holloman, 47, of Gainesville, was charged with two counts of Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Heroin, and Possession of Cocaine.
Jason Brannon, 44, of Homer, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute.
Tiffany Kinney, 38, of Homer, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute.
Brendan Hand, 31, of Cleveland, was charged with Possession of Heroin.
DesiRay Rider, 32, of Cleveland, was charged with Possession of Heroin.
Ptia Moss, 27, of Cleveland, was charged with Possession of Heroin, Crossing of Guard Lines with Drugs, and Possession of Drug Related Objects.
Jacob Loden, 21, of Cleveland, was charged with Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug Related Objects.
Additionally, several other individuals wanted for unrelated crimes were also arrested during this investigation.
