A three-month-long investigation in Northeast Georgia led to the seizure of approximately 20 ounces of suspected methamphetamine and three firearms, including one that was stolen, the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office says. The suspected drugs have a street value of $15,000.
On March 3, agents arrested two men in connection with the probe. They charged Jonathon Stephens, AKA “Yella”, age 31, with two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Officers charged Javon Stephens, age 38, with theft by receiving a stolen firearm. Both men are from Arcade.
The investigation included a search warrant served on 107 Grace Drive in Jefferson where one of the suspects lived, according to ARDEO spokesperson Michael Marlar.
Multiple local, state and federal agencies were involved in the investigation including the sheriff’s offices in Jackson and Banks counties, Lawrenceville police, Georgia State Patrol, DEA, and ARDEO.
Marlar says the investigation is ongoing.
The drug task force encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity through Facebook IM (@AppalachianRDEO) or at 706-348-7410 or contact your local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department.
