PRESS RELEASE – On Tuesday January 21st, Towns County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Keanu Nguyen conducted a traffic stop on Highway 76 West.

Probable cause was developed during the stop to search the vehicle. An amount of crystal-like substance, which field-tested positive for Methamphetamine, was confiscated.

David Anthony Lowe, age 44, Blairsville was arrested and charged with:

• Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession/Use of Drug Related Objects
• Obstruction of an Officer
• Taillight Requirement
• Failure to Have Driver’s License on Person

Sheriff Ken Henderson commends K-9 Deputy Nguyen for his concentrated patrol efforts and keeping our community safe.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.