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Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
Alto couple arrested for large amounts of drugs, guns, and cash in home
The Brief Jonathan Clayton Burrell of Cornelia and Kateland Elaine Heffner of Cleveland were arrested on Feb. 11 during a search warrant execution at a home on Kitchens Road in Alto. Authorities confiscated large amounts of marijuana, THC concentrates, edibles, two firearms, and cash. Both suspects face multiple felony charges and remain in custody at the Habersham County Detention Center. HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. - A two-week investigation into illegal drug activity in Habersham County resulted in the arrest of two suspects, the seizure of drugs, firearms, cash, and two vehicles, and an ongoing effort to combat narcotics distribution in the area. What we know The Habersham County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division, along with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office and Special Operations Unit, executed a search warrant at 550 Kitchens Road in Alto on Tuesday. During the search, deputies seized a large quantity of marijuana, THC vapes, gummies, edibles, and concentrates, along with two firearms and cash. As a result, Burrell and Heffner were arrested and booked at the Habersham County Detention Center in Clarkesville. Burrell faces multiple felony charges, including: Sale of a controlled substance Possession of a firearm during certain crimes (2 counts) Possession with intent to distribute (3 counts) Unlawful possession with intent to distribute marijuana Heffner is also charged with multiple felonies, including: Sale of marijuana Possession of a firearm during certain crimes (2 counts) Possession of THC with intent to distribute (3 counts) Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute What's next The investigation remains active and ongoing as authorities work to identify additional individuals involved in illegal drug distribution. Residents with information on drug-related activity in Habersham County are encouraged to call the Habersham County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (706) 839-0559 or submit a tip online at For tips outside the county, individuals can contact the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office Tip Line at (706) 348-7410.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
North GA man turns himself in after getting burned, deputies say it happened while making meth
Police say a North Georgia man turned himself in after badly burned himself while making meth. On Saturday, Jan. 18, police officers and firefighters in Jefferson, Georgia, responded to a 911 call at 49 Martin Street. When they arrived, they found Ryan Russell Blei, 31, who had suffered substantial burns to his hands and arms. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Jefferson police asked the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office to assist in the investigation. Agents said the suspected cause of the fire was that Blei had an accident while manufacturing methamphetamine. After he was treated for his burns, Blei voluntarily turned himself in to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. He is charged with felony counts of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and three misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct. TRENDING STORIES: Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC Accountant by day, rapist by night: Inside the case that led to a 'monster' being convicted Truck spills piles of 'undeliverable' mail on side of I-285 in Cobb County [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
