Three people face drug charges following a joint investigation by local and state law enforcement.
Cleveland Police and personnel from the White County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS), and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) conducted the investigation. It led them to the area of Duke’s Creek Cabins, according to ARDEO’s Mitchell Posey. He says multiple cabins were searched and a search warrant was obtained for 42 Daytona Place in Sautee Nacoochee.
During the investigation, Posey says approximately 40 grams of methamphetamine was seized along with a quantity of “high grade” marijuana.
The estimated street value of narcotics was approximately $4,430.
Authorities arrested 26-year-old Conor Christopher Dimick of Marietta on a parole violation and outstanding warrant for forgery. They also arrested 41-year-old Alan Richard Smith of Villa Rica and charged him with trafficking methamphetamine. 27-year-old Kimber La’Ran Clark of Cleveland was charged with possession of methamphetamine.
Posey says additional charges are pending
La’Ran is a former White County Detention Center officer, according to WRWH News. She and the two other suspects were transported to the White County Sheriff’s Office following their arrests on June 5.
ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity via Facebook IM or at 706-348-7410 or contact your local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department.
