The Summer Heat Music Festival Saturday was a huge success. Despite the rain and storms, a fun time was had by all. The day was filled with great music from some amazing local talent. SRO Cpl. Donnie Jarrard and Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw each took a dive in the dunk tank. The Sheriff’s Auxiliary worked tirelessly […]
Read More »Towns County Drug Bust
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Drug Investigators, K-9 unit, and Sheriff’s Deputies raided a drug location at Mountain Country Inn, 1434 State Hwy. 66, Young Harris. Citizen complaints of drug activity led to a two-week long investigation resulting in the arrest of four individuals on August 2. Arrest warrants were issued for: Candie Sue Merritt, age […]
Read More »Operation Sting Continues to Get Towns County Clean
Since the initiation of “Operation Sting” on January 1st, 2022, 40 individuals have been arrested for felony trafficking, dealing, possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other dangerous drugs. In the first 6 months of 2022, the Towns County Sheriff’s Office had the largest number of arrests for drugs in county history. There was a grand total […]
Read More »Cody Crane Charged with the Sale of Methamphetamine After a Six-Month Investigation
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Drug Suppression and Investigation Unit arrested Cody Crane, age 34, of Hiawassee. After a 6-month investigation, Crane was arrested and charged with the sale of Methamphetamine. Sheriff Ken Henderson is pleased with the hard work and long hours of our officers to bring this investigation to a successful conclusion.
Read More »Fully Equipped Ford Explorer is presented to Sheriff Ken Henderson by The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Liaison, Ed Weaver and Coordinator, Chief Michael Earley presented to Sheriff Ken Henderson of the Towns County Sheriff’s Office, a fully equipped Ford Explorer for their dedicated commitment to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety at no expense to the taxpayers. According to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, […]
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