Hiawassee traffic stop results in two drug arrests

HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Two suspects were arrested after Hiawasse Police Department stopped a white Chevrolet pickup on Highway 76, Wednesday, Feb. 20, within the city limits. 

The traffic stop led Hiawassee Police Department to request the assistance of a Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigator. Upon completion of the initial investigation, a quantity of illegal drugs and firearms were discovered in the vehicle.

Towns County Sheriff’s Office secured warrants and arrested two suspects on felony drug charges.

The occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody at the scene and charged with the following offenses:

Jake Scott Davies, 41, of Hayesville, NC

– One Count Violation of Georgia Controlled Substances Act -(Possession of Methamphetamine)
– Four Counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Timothy Jeffery McCoy, 39, of Marble, NC

– One Count Violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act -(Possession of Methamphetamine)

“The Sheriff’s Office looks forward to continuing the partnership and teamwork between the Sheriff’s Office and Police Department in combatting the illegal activity within the Towns County community,” Towns County Sheriff’s Office stated.

 

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