A man and woman from Gainesville remain in jail in Hiawasse following their arrests earlier this week on drug charges. The arrests occurred during a traffic stop.
TOWNS CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE (TCSO) NEWS RELEASE:
“On Tuesday…a joint investigation by…Towns County and Clay County drug investigators led to a traffic stop on (Georgia Highway) 66.
During the stop probable cause was developed and a search of the vehicle resulted in an amount of methamphetamine and marijuana being confiscated.
Emily Joanne Smith, 32, of Gainesville was arrested and charged with the following:
• Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine
• Felony, use of Firearm by convicted felon during commission of a crime
• Felony, possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain crime
• Misdemeanor, possession of marijuana, less than 1 oz.
Enoch Franklin Smith, 39, of Gainesville was arrested and charged with the following:
• Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine
• Felony, giving false name, address, or birthdate to law enforcement officer
During the stop it was determined there were active warrants on both…out of Clay County NC for theft of motor vehicle. Also, there are additional warrants out of Hall County…for Enoch Franklin Smith. Both are currently in jail with holds for Clay County and Hall County.”