The two were arrested, transported to the Banks County Jail.ĪRDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity via Facebook IM or atħ0 or contact your local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department. Madison Porter, 23 years old, from Gillsville, Georgiaīoth Whitehead and Porter were charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Firearm during the commission of a felony. Steven Whitehead, 36 years old, from Gillsville, Georgia Two individuals were arrested as a result of the investigation:
The search was the result of an extended investigation and a collaborative effort by law enforcement agencies. The Methamphetamine has a street value of approximately $7,480.00. The search resulted in the recovered of approximately 68.1 grams of Methamphetamine and several firearms were recovered at the residence.
Banks Co., (PRESS RELEASE) - On Thursday, August 1, 2019, the Banks County Sheriff’s Office and the Appalachian Drug Enforcement Office executed a search warrant at 271 Sims Harris Road in Gillsville, Georgia.