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K-9 Xena assists in drug arrest

PRESS RELEASE – In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 24th, during our continuing concentrated patrols, Towns County Deputies, K-9 and Drug Investigators conducted a traffic stop which was initiated by Deputy Darringer Barrett and K-9 Xena at 474 South Main Street, Hiawassee.

A free air search was conducted by Xena, and she alerted on the vehicle.

Probable cause to search the vehicle was established and a search of the vehicle was conducted resulting in the confiscation of an amount of Marijuana as well as a crystal substance which field tested positive for Methamphetamine and drug related objects.

Kevin Matthew Reynolds, age 38, Hiawassee was arrested and charged with:

• Felony Possession of Methamphetamine

• Possession of Marijuana

• Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects

Sheriff Ken Henderson is proud of our initiatives and focus on criminal activity and crime suppression in our community.

Emma Dunn

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