4/19/17

61-year-old  Keith Dupree Fortenberry

61-year-old Keith Dupree Fortenberry

(Cleveland)-  A 61-year old Cleveland man  was arrested Tuesday on drug charges.  Ken Howard, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the  Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office said,  Tuesday,  White County Sheriff’s Deputies, ARDEO agents  and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision conducted a drug investigation at 1734 May White Road, Cleveland. 

Howard said, agents conducted a search of the residence and discovered a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The estimated street value of the drugs is $500.00. According to Howard,  61-year old  Keith Dupree Fortenberry, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana with intent  to distribute.  Fortenberry is being held at the White County Detention Center.

ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity at 706-348- 7410 or  contact your local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department.