Suspect arrested for transporting drugs into Towns County

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office Drug Investigator received a tip in reference to a person of interest transporting drugs into Towns County.

A month-long investigation and two-week surveillance of the individual came to a conclusion on Monday evening, October 21st during a traffic stop.

During the stop, probable cause was developed, and a search of the vehicle resulted in an amount of Methamphetamine, which field tested positive and was packaged for sale, along with Marijuana packaged for sale, Xanax pills, and drug paraphernalia. An amount of cash was also confiscated along with the vehicle.

Mary Ann Walker, age 60, Calhoun, GA was arrested and charged with:
• Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
• Felony, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to
Distribute
• Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects

Sheriff Ken Henderson is committed to our fight against drugs in Towns County and appreciates the commitment of our drug investigator for bringing this to an arrest and preventing these drugs from being transported into our community.

**Individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law**