Six arrested in meth/heroin bust in White County

Six people face numerous drug charges in connection with a Wednesday bust in Cleveland. According to the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, ARDEO agents and Cleveland Police executed a search warrant at an apartment at 61 Wanda Drive, Apartment A.

Agents and officers seized approximately 20 grams of suspected methamphetamine (valued at about $2,200.00), approximately 10 grams of suspected heroin (valued at about $2000.00), a handgun, and over $2000.00 in cash.

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Of the six suspects arrested, two are charged with trafficking heroin and all of them are charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. They’re identified as:

27-year old Billy Joe “BJ” Franklin, of 61 Wanda Dr. Apt A, Cleveland, GA charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
• Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
• Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute
• Trafficking in Heroin

19-year old Megan McMillan, of 61 Wanda Dr. Apt. A, Cleveland, GA charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
• Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
• Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute
• Trafficking in Heroin

31-year old Bradley Taylor, of 110 D Laredo, Baldwin, GA was arrested and charged with:

• Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

23-year old Francesca Craig, of 110 D Laredo, Baldwin, GA charged with:

• Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

28-year old Brittany Broom, of 200 Ridgeview, Demorest, GA charged with:

• Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

37-year old Kevin McDuffie, of 779 Snowy River Place, Clarkesville, GA charged with:

• Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
• Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony

Authorities say the investigation continues.