Young Harris man arrested on drug charges

PRESS RELEASE – During an investigation into a theft case, Investigators with the Towns County Sheriff’s Office determined probable cause to search a residence on Lakeview Drive.

During the search, an amount of suspected Marijuana and Methamphetamine, which field-tested positive, were seized along with digital scales.

Timothy Dale Wood, age 38, Young Harris was arrested and charged with:
• Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
• Two counts of Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession of Drug Related Objects

Sheriff Ken Henderson is pleased with our drug initiatives which are keeping our community safe and our crime rate low.

Emma Dunn

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