Gainesville woman arrested after methamphetamine found in car during traffic stop

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ANGELA REESE (CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

Carroll, Georgia. – A Gainesville woman is facing serious drug charges after Carroll County officers found her in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office..

Angela Reese, 53, was arrested following an investigation by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office’s Aggressive Apprehension (ACE) Unit, which monitored her for allegedly transporting methamphetamine to the area.

The investigation concluded last month when ACE Unit officers stopped Reese’s vehicle. With the help of Carrollton Police Corporal Awalt and his K9 partner Rotar, deputies searched Reese’s car and found several ounces of suspected methamphetamine.

Further investigation led authorities to Reese’s motel room in Villa Rica, where additional ounces of methamphetamine were discovered. Reese’s arrest is part of ongoing efforts to reduce drug trafficking and its associated risks in Carroll County.

The ACE Unit, made up of members of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Carrollton Police Department and the University of West Georgia Police Department, is dedicated to interdicting drug crimes to enhance public safety. Reese’s arrest marks a significant step forward in their latest efforts to curb the spread of methamphetamine in the region.