Doctor arrested on meth charges
By By Scott Kimbler
Posted 7:56PM on Wednesday 13th March 2002 ( 23 years ago )
CLAYTON - A Rabun County physician was arrested earlier this week and charged with intent to manufacture methamphetamine. <br>
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Dr. Charles Pennington was arrested Monday. <br>
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"This followed a four day investigation by the sheriff's office, Clayton Police Department, Northeast Georgia Drug Task Force and GBI," Rabun County Sheriff Don Page said.<br>
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Page said the arrest was made after a search warrant was served at Pennington's residence. <br>
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"Officers were looking for evidence of a methamphetamine laboratory," he said.<br>
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Page said Pennington does not have any prior offences. The 50-year-old general practitioner practices in Clayton. He was released on $10,000 bond.
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