Jackson County, GA (March 9, 2019) – On Thursday, March 7, 2019, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office executed a search warrant at 324 Meadow Vista Lane, Hoschton, GA based on citizen complaints. Authorities seized 6 ounces of marijuana, 30 THC oil vape cartridges, 15 THC edibles, and $15,000 U.S. Currency.

Mark Duane Baker, 18, was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of THC oil with intent to distribute. Baker was transported to the Jackson County Detention Center.     

ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity via Facebook IM (@AppalachianRDEO) 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