Probationer charged with trafficking meth

Methamphetamine and marijuana investigators say they seized from a home on Alonzo Wade Road in Alto on Oct. 28, 2022. (Habersham County Sheriff's Office)

An Alto man remains behind bars following his arrest over the weekend on drug charges.

Narcotics investigators with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Johnathan Maxwell Venziano on October 28. They took him into custody following a search at a residence at 185 Alonzo Wade Road.

Sheriff’s investigators were asked to assist with a search at the residence of an individual on active probation.

During the search, authorities say they located approximately four ounces of methamphetamine, digital scales, and plastic baggies. Additionally, investigators located approximately 10 ounces of marijuana, the sheriff’s office says.

Investigators charged Venziano with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to distribute, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. They also charged him with a parole violation, online jail records show. All four counts are felonies.

Venziano is being held in the Habersham County Detention Center without bond.

(Habersham County Sheriff’s Office)