Five People Arrested in Cleveland Drug Bust

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Agents from the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, White County Sheriff’s Office and Cleveland Police arrested five people during a drug bust in Cleveland last week and seized 17 grams of methamphetamine valued at $1,900.

White County authorities received information that Justin Allen Boles, age 22, of Cleveland had methamphetamine in his car. Sheriff’s Deputies found Boles at the Dollar General Store.

A search of Boles’ car produced approximately 6 grams of methamphetamine. As White County authorities were searching for Boles, they received information that 40-year old Jimmy Adams, of Cleveland was also transporting methamphetamine in his car.

Cleveland Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on Adams and located approximately 10 grams of methamphetamine. A 3-year old juvenile was found in Adam’s car along with 36-year old David Peck, of Cleveland.

White County Authorities asked the juvenile’s mother to meet at the police department. 28-year old Barbara Jane Parham, of Helen, brought the mother to the police department and methamphetamine was found in her car.

The juvenile was placed into the custody of DFCS.  The investigation concerning the juvenile continues.

During the Adams’ investigation, White County authorities learned the location of 35-year old Julie Harris, who had outstanding warrants for Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act. Harris was arrested at 211 Cameron Point.

Boles, Adams, Peck, and Parham were arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. These four along with Harris were transported to the White County Detention Center.