Multiple Search Warrants Led to Arrests, Firearms, and Dismantling a Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization
On the morning of February 12, 2021, three search warrants were executed in Jackson County and Banks County, Georgia in an ongoing drug investigation.
The investigation was conducted over a five-month period. Search warrants were executed at 24 Jarrett Rd, Nicholson, Georgia, 336 J S Williamson Ct, Nicholson, Georgia, and 400 McClure Rd, Gillsville, Georgia.
Johnny Strickland, 58, was arrested at 24 Jarrett Rd, Nicholson, Georgia and charged with the following:
Possession of Meth with Intent to Distribute
Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon
Possession of Schedule 1 or 2 Prescription Pills with Intent to Distribute x2
Possession of Marijuana less than 1oz
Linda Cowart, 55, was arrested at 336 J S Williamson Ct, Nicholson, Georgia and charged with the following:
Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Both Strickland and Cowart were taken to the Jackson County Jail.
Pamela Venable, 52, was arrested at 400 McClure Rd, Gillsville, Georgia and charged with the following:
Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (firearms)
Venable was taken to the Banks County Jail.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Banks County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the investigation.
The investigation is still active and ongoing.
ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity via Facebook IM (@AppalachianRDEO) or at 706-348-7410 or contact your local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department.