Gainesville woman arrested for kicking ex-boyfriend in the face
News May 29, 2019
CLEVELAND, Ga. – Cleveland Police arrested Patrice Andrea Perkins, 30 of Gainesville, last week after she allegedly kicked her ex-boyfriend in the face as they were driving out of the Walmart parking lot on May 23.
According to the police report, the two had been in a relationship that the victim, Nathaniel Ray McKay 38 of Cleveland, said ended a long time ago. As the two were leaving the parking lot in separate cars, Perkins claimed McKay “brake-checked” her. That’s why, she said she kicked him.
Perkins then got into McKay’s car and refused to get out. He then drove to the Cleveland Police Department where Officer Brandon Wood questioned them.
According to the police report, “It was obvious that both were on some kind of drug.” The report also states that McKay admitted to being a meth addict and taking the drug in the morning.
Perkins was charged with battery and transported to the White County Detention Center.
A search of McKay’s 2007 Nissan Maxima recovered drug paraphernalia and was impounded.
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Five People Arrested in Cleveland Drug Bust
News September 27, 2016
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.
6 Arrested in Cleveland Drug Raid
News September 2, 2016
CLEVELAND, Ga. – Cleveland Police and the Appalachian Regional Drug Task Force arrested six people at an apartment in Cleveland Wednesday and seized 20 grams of heroin and 10 grams of methamphetamine with a street value of more than $4,200.
A search warrant was executed at 61 Wanda Drive where agents arrested Billy Joe “BJ” Franklin, 27, of Cleveland Megan McMillian, 19, of Cleveland, Bradley Taylor, 31, of Baldwin, Francesca Craig, 23, of Baldwin, Brittany Broom, 28, of Demorest and Kevin McDuffie 37, of Clarkesville. All six face charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
McMillian and Franklin face additional charges of trafficking heroin, possession of heroin with intent to distribute, and possession of meth with intent to distribute. McDuffie faces a possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony charge.
Sinkhole that Closed The Carpet Store No Worse Today
News August 4, 2016
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt said this morning that it does not appear the sinkhole that forced the closing of The Carpet Store on South Main Street yesterday got any worse over night.
“I haven’t seen it yet myself, but Cleveland Police checked on it during the night and didn’t notify me of any change,” Pruitt said at about 8 a.m. today.
Pruitt also said no other businesses had closed as a result of the sinkhole and that no other businesses appear to have a problem at this time.
The Carpet Store and other nearby buildings were constructed over the same creek that caused extensive damage to the Sonic Drive-In six years ago.
Pruitt said he plans to check on the situation again today.
Police Chief John Foster Says Apartments are a Hub for Drug Deals
News July 13, 2016
CLEVELAND — The dilapidated Blue Ridge Apartments in Cleveland are not just an eye sore, they have become a “hot spot” for drug activity and earlier this month a gang member was arrested there.
Police Chief John Foster said Wednesday he told the owner to clean up and renovate the apartments or he will shut them down.
“We don’t want to do that but if we can show that it has become a drug haven, it can be declared a public nuisance and they can be made to close down,” he said.
At Monday’s Cleveland City Council meeting, Foster said police have a lot of problems at the apartments at 105 Bryant Street. He said Monday morning they had been called out for an incident in which a female resident had her throat cut. Foster said it turned out that she cut her own throat in an attempt to commit suicide.
On July 1, he said a suspected gang member was arrested on drug charges by Cleveland Police and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Agency
Foster said the apartments are falling down and that they no longer have a single outside light because of the drug activity. All of them have been knocked out.
“We need to look at a maintenance ordinance for apartment buildings,” Foster told the city council.