A Northeast Georgia man is in jail charged with trafficking methamphetamine following an 8-month-long investigation in Franklin County.
On April 14, Franklin and Hart County deputies along with agents from the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office searched a residence at 57 Wesleyan Street in Lavonia.
“During the search, a trafficking amount of suspected methamphetamine, many hydrocodone pills, and a quantity of marijuana was in the residence,” says ARDEO Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Marlar.
Authorities arrested 45-year-old William Perkins at his residence. They charged him with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of Schedule II narcotics, and criminal attempt to possess marijuana.
According to Marlar, the investigation is still active and ongoing.
ARDEO encourages citizens to report suspicious drug activity through Facebook @AppalachianRDEO or by calling 706-348-7410.
