BCSO fugitive roundup nets 20 arrests, drugs, cash

A roundup of fugitives in Banks Co. last week resulted in 20 arrests and the seizure of drugs, drug-related items, and cash.

The sheriff’s office, along with several partner agencies, conducted a round up of people with outstanding arrest warrants during the daylight hours. In the evening, units concentrated on crime suppression efforts through traffic enforcement.   A summary of the results: 

– Over 1 pound of meth (street value over $37K)

– 15 grams of Fentynal ($2k+)

– 1 thousand grams of marijuana ($20k+)

– 3 guns seized from convicted felons including a sawed off shotgun. 

Some charges include Trafficking Methamphetamines, Trafficking Fentynal, multiple DUIs, several probation violations and other traffic related charges.