Two people are behind bars after Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies and ARDEO agents intercepted a delivery of suspected methamphetamine.
25-year old Deontae Thomas of Riverdale, Georgia and 37-year old Naomi Barrimond of Stockbridge, Georgia were arrested shortly after midnight Saturday during a traffic stop on Highway 365 North.
“The deputies executed a traffic stop of the car due to the driver traveling at a high rate of speed and for failure to maintain his lane,” states a press release from the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO). “Further investigation resulted in the discovery of approximately one pound of suspected methamphetamine, a semi-automatic handgun, and Roxycontin.”
The estimated street value of the drugs is $16,000.00.
Thomas is charged with DUI, failure to maintain lane, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a schedule II narcotic, and possession of a firearm during a crime.
Barrimond is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a schedule II narcotic, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The investigation continues.
