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Three Cleveland residents were among seven arrested following an 18 month investigation. (Submitted photo) -
Three Cleveland residents were among seven arrested following an 18 month investigation. (Submitted photo)
Three Cleveland residents were among seven arrested following an 18 month investigation.
According to the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, the arrests were made on July 26 and 27, following the investigation conducted by the White County Sheriff’s Office, Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office.
"The investigation began in early 2020 in White County and eventually led agents to seize approximately four pounds of methamphetamine, nine firearms, and $8,000 in drug proceeds," said ARDEO in a press release. "The approximate street value of the methamphetamine is $28,000.00."
The following people have been charged with violating the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act:
- Mary Pamela Clay, 61, of Cleveland
- Ralph Lonnie Cochran, 57, of Cleveland
- Kathryn Cochran Lambert, 59, of Cleveland
- Travis Blake Cooper, 38, of Dahlonega
- Dennis Jason Dick, 49, of Gainesville
- Bradley Patrick Harkins, 33, of Dahlonega
- Stacey Callaway Oliver, 41, of Clermont
The investigation is ongoing and active.
ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity via Facebook IM (@AppalachianRDEO) or at 706-348-7410 or contact the 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, Jackson County, Habersham County, Stephens County, Rabun County and Franklin County, Gilmer County, Fannin County, along with the Cleveland Police Department, the Toccoa Police Department, the Georgia National Guard Counter Drug Task Force, Georgia State Patrol, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.