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Drug arrests in Towns County

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – Towns County Drug Investigators received a tip regarding drug activity on Saturday October 7th at 39 Happy Valley Road, Hiawassee.

During the investigation, probable cause was developed to search the residence.

As a result, cocaine that field tested positive was confiscated.
Jason Cole Lampert, age 41 and Samantha Jolee Dye, age 28 both of Hiawassee were arrested and each were charged with Felony Possession of Cocaine.

Sheriff Ken Henderson appreciates the community’s willingness to report criminal and drug activity which assists the Towns County Sheriff’s Office with our Drug Initiatives.

Emma Dunn

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