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Traffic stop leads to seizure of meth, cash
By Lynn Hotaling
 A Sept. 13 traffic stop near Webster led to the arrest of a Sylva man and the seizure of methamphetamine and cash.
Christopher Lee George, 25, of Dicks Creek was arrested after Lt. Jimmy Clawson and Detective Rick Buchanan found 4 ounces of meth and $7,345 in cash in George’s GMC Blazer, said Capt. Steve Lillard of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
George was pulled over for driving erratically. While officers were checking his information, they discovered he was wanted by authorities in Rabun County, Ga. The suspect agreed to a search, and the officers found the drugs and money, Lillard said.
George is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to sell/deliver and maintaining a vehicle for controlled substance.
As of Tuesday, he remained in jail in lieu of a $60,000 bond, Lillard said.
Jackson County Sheriff Jimmy Ashe examines the 4 ounces of methamphetamine that was seized last week (Sept. 13) by deputies during a routine traffic stop. Charged in connection with the incident is Christopher Lee George, 25, of Dicks Creek. Law enforcement officers also seized $7,345 in cash. |
