3/23/17
Drugs and guns confiscated in Rabun County raid
(Cleveland)- Six Rabun County residents were arrested on drug charges Wednesday. Mitchell Posey, Special Agent In Charge with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Agency, said his agency along with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the Elliott Family resident in Clayton.
A three month investigation led up to the operation that netted along with the arrest the seizure of approximately 27 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a quantity of alprazolam and oxycodone along with butane hash oil and a small amount of marijuana. The estimated street value of the seized narcotics is $4,000. Posey said, Rabun County authorities also seized 17 firearms. One firearm’s serial number had been removed.
The six arrested and transported to the Rabun County Detention Center were identified as: Frank William Elliott Age, 37, 328 Lige Mill Road was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, criminal use of an article with an altered identification mark, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of drug related objects, possession of a schedule IV narcotic (Alprazolam), possession of a schedule I narcotic. Donald Franklin Elliott, Age 64, 328 Lige Mill Road was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug related objects, possession of a schedule IV narcotic (Alprazolam). Susan Ellen Elliott, Age 61, 328 Lige Mill Road was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug related objects, possession of a schedule IV narcotic (Alprazolam). Mitchell Lamar Gerrells, Age 35, 328 Lige Mill Road was charged with possession of drug related objects. Sylva Leigh Elliott, Age 32, 328 Lige Mill Road was charged with possession of drug related objects. Adam James Giles, Age 31, 764 Dunlap Street, Clayton GA. was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a schedule II narcotic (oxycodone) with intent to distribute, crossing of guard lines with drugs without consent of warden or superintendent.
ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity at 706-348- 7410 or contactyour local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department.
The Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office is a multi-agency unit that consists of the following Sheriff’s Offices: White County, Lumpkin County, Towns County, Banks County, Habersham County, Stephens County, Rabun County and Franklin County, along with the Cleveland Police Department, Lavonia Police Department, the Georgia National Guard Counter Drug Task Force, the Department of Public Safety,, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
