Cleveland, GA (June 12, 2019) – On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, the Cleveland Police Department, White County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS), and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) arrested three individuals following a joint investigation. This investigation led authorities to the area of Duke’s Creek Cabins. Multiple cabins were searched, and a search warrant was secured for 42 Daytona Place, Sautee Nacoochee, GA. During the investigation, approximately 40 grams of methamphetamine was seized along with a quantity of “high grade” marijuana. The estimated street value of drugs was approximately $4,430.00.

Arrested were:

  • Conor Christopher Dimick, 26, of Marietta, GA, was charged with parole violation and an outstanding warrant for forgery.
  • Alan Richard Smith, 41, of Villa Rica, GA, was charged with trafficking methamphetamine.
  • Kimber La’Ran Clark, 27, of Cleveland, GA, was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Additional charges are pending.  

All defendants were transported to the White County Sheriff’s Office.

ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity via Facebook IM or at 706-348-7410 or contact your local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department. 

The Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office is a multi-agency unit that consists of the following Sheriff’s Offices: White County, Lumpkin County, Towns County, Banks County, Jackson County, Habersham County, Stephens County, Rabun County and Franklin County, along with the Cleveland Police Department, Lavonia Police Department, the Toccoa Police Department, the Georgia National Guard Counter Drug Task Force, the Department of Public Safety, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Contact Information:

Mitchell Posey - Special Agent in Charge - 706-348-7410