Traffic Stop in Toccoa Leads to Drug and Firearm Arrest

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A traffic stop conducted early Thursday morning by deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of a Toccoa man on multiple drug and firearm charges.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated a traffic stop at approximately 2:55 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, involving a silver Mercury sedan traveling on East Tugaloo Street near Short Street in Toccoa.

The driver was identified as 33-year-old Rosevelt Trimiar of Toccoa.

During the stop, deputies deployed K-9 Ria to conduct a free-air sniff around the vehicle. Authorities said K-9 Ria positively alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics, giving deputies probable cause to search the vehicle.

During the search, deputies reportedly discovered suspected methamphetamine, a large quantity of suspected marijuana, numerous plastic baggies commonly associated with narcotics packaging, drug-related objects containing residue, multiple rounds of ammunition, and a handgun.

Trimiar was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Stephens County Detention Center.

He faces multiple charges, including:

• Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance

• Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime

• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

• Possession of Drug-Related Objects

  
  

Authorities said Trimiar remains incarcerated on a $56,000 bond.

“I want to commend these deputies for being proactive to help curb the flow of illegal drugs in Toccoa-Stephens County,” said Sheriff Rusty Fulbright. “This was a great find for K-9 Ria and her handler, and I am proud of the work our team is doing to create a safer, stronger Stephens.”

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office says it remains committed to combating illegal drug and gang activity throughout the county.

Anyone with information regarding illegal activity in Stephens County is encouraged to contact the CID Tip Line at (706) 886-7048 or submit a tip through the Sheriff’s Office mobile app.