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Gang member arrested after drug bust

PRESS RELEASE – On Friday, November 22nd, Towns County Sheriff’s Investigators received a call on Twin Mountain Road.

During the investigation, probable cause was developed and an amount of Methamphetamine, which field-tested positive, was confiscated.

Ronald Shane Lowary, age 38, Hiawassee and Christine Cardona, age 49, Hiawassee were arrested.

Lowary is charged with:
• Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects

Cardona is charged with Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects.

It was also determined during the investigation that Lowary is a current member of the Ghost Face Gangsters, which is known to be a violent criminal gang.

Emma Dunn

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