Man arrested for drugs and guns in White County

Man arrested for drugs and guns in White County

A Cleveland man is facing a string of drug and firearm charges after a bust by the White County Sheriff’s Office earlier this month. According to a press release issued by the Sheriff’s Office, authorities executed a search warrant on June 3 at the residence of Richard Lee, 56, of Young Drive in Cleveland, Georgia. The warrant followed an investigation sparked by tips alleging Lee was involved in trafficking and distributing methamphetamine in t…

Cleveland Man Arrested for Meth Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

On June 3, 2025, the White County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56-year-old Richard Lee of Cleveland, GA, following an investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in the White County area. Deputies executed a search warrant at Lee’s residence on Young Drive. During the search, investigators discovered over an ounce of methamphetamine, packaging materials, drug-related objects, and two firearms. Lee was taken into custody and charged with multiple…