White County man arrested on felony drug charges

PRESS RELEASE – On June 3 2025, The White County Sheriffs Office received information that a subject named Richard Lee (56) of Cleveland, GA was trafficking and selling methamphetamine in the White County area.

During the course of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at his residence located on Young Dr., Cleveland, Ga.

Mr. Lee was found to be in possession of over an ounce of methamphetamine along with packaging material and drug related objects as well as two firearms.

Mr. Lee was charged with the following crimes:

  • Trafficking Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute Possession of Drug Related Objects
  • Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon x2
  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony x2
Emma Dunn

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