Detectives making arrests in large narcotics investigation
by Al Summers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gilmer County detectives have made seven arrests in connection with a large drug investigation that has so far resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of methamphetamine and marijuana. According to information supplied to the Times-Courier by Det. Capt. R.T. Henry of the criminal investigation division (CID) of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Department, there are a number of narcotics investigations are currently underway, and more arrests and seizures are expected in the near future. Henry said, “At this time, we are not releasing the names of those individuals who have been arrested because the investigation is ongoing, and releasing the names would hinder the current investigations and our ability to make other arrests. As soon as we get to a point where we can release the names without hindering our investigation, we will do so.” Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson said, “I continue to be concerned about the drug activity in our county and we will continue stringent enforcement in this area. Both Det. Henry and Det. Lane Bennett have made great strides in reducing the amount of drugs and drugpushers in our community, and we are going to continue to build on our successful investigations.” Henry commented that he had been very pleased with the performance of the sheriff’s department’s uniform patrol division and one of its latest officers hired, Dep. Rico of the department’s K-9 unit. “Dep. Rico and his handler, Dep. Frank Robinson, have been of great help during this investigation. There is not much that these two miss if it is out there to be found.” Dep. Rico, a Belgian Malinois from the Netherlands, began work Sept. 22, and on his first day of work he located a marijuana plant at a residence under surveillance. The dog was purchased by the sheriff’s department with a donation from the Faith, Hope, and Charity Recycle Store. Both Nicholson and Henry said they urge any citizen who has information or concerns about suspicious activity to contact the CID at (706) 635-4646 and speak with either Henry or Bennett. Henry said, “Callers may remain anonymous if that is a concern to the citizen, but all will be fully investigated. We would like to thank those who have notified us of information in the past.” |