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Curtis Edward McConnell, 42, of 32 Ridge Road, Ellijay, and Breanna Micaela Rodriguez, 28, of 353 Collette Street, Andrews, are both charged with multiple felonies involving drug sales.
By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer
Multiple drug charges have left a pair of suspects being held without bond in the Fannin County Jail following their arrests Monday, Dec. 11.
Curtis Edward McConnell, 42, of 32 Ridge Road, Ellijay, and Breanna Micaela Rodriguez, 28, of 353 Collette Street, Andrews, are both charged with multiple felonies involving drug sales.
The arrests came as the result of a joint effort by the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO).
Sergeant Jacob Pless of the sheriff’s office stopped a side-by-side McConnell was driving on Damascus Circle for various traffic violations. Rodriguez also had an outstanding warrant for her arrest.
A search warrant was obtained for the vehicle and a camper belonging to McConnell beside a residence at 777 Hamby Road.
The search by sheriff’s deputies and ARDEO agents resulted in the discovery of approximately 55 grams of fentanyl, four grams of methamphetamine, 127 Xanax bars, a variety of other illegal drugs and a loaded 9 mm pistol.
McConnell and Rodriguez face identical charges of five felonies; Trafficking in Fentanyl; two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Distribute; Methamphetamine, Possession With Intent to Distribute; and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Both are also charged with Possession of Drug Related Objects, a misdemeanor.
Rodriguez was also arrested on the warrant, a sixth felony of Failure to Appear for Fingerprintable Charge.
Fannin County Chief Magistrate Judge Brian Jones denied bond during initial appearance hearings for both suspects.
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information regarding drug activity is encouraged to call the GBI ARDEO at 706-348-7410. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-8477, or at gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online.