2 arrested in Alto drug bust

Habersham County deputies arrest two individuals, seize two vehicles, and recovery a large amount of drugs and cash during a drug bust on Tuesday, Feb. 11. (Habersham County Sheriff's Office)

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at a home outside of Alto that resulted in the arrest of two individuals.

Habersham County authorities say the two-week investigation into illegal narcotics activity led to the seizure of drugs, firearms, cash and vehicles at 550 Kitchens Rd. outside Alto.

During the search, authorities say deputies discovered marijuana as well as THC concentrates, vapes, gummies, edibles, two firearms and a sum of money.

Suspect Jonathan Clayton Burrell, of Cornelia, is charged with numerous felonies, including sale of controlled substance, two counts of possession of a firearm or knife during certain crimes, three counts of possession with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Kateland Elaine Heffner, of Cleveland, also has been charged with sale of marijuana, two counts of possession of a firearm or knife during certain crimes, three counts of possession of THC with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Both suspects were booked Tuesday night at the Habersham County Detention
Center in Clarkesville.

The investigation is active and ongoing.