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Georgia woman taken to jail as part of drug trafficking investigation, found with meth, shotgun
By Sam Sachs at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
A Georgia woman is in jail without bond after allegedly trafficking methamphetamine in Hall County.The sheriff’s office said Kernicia Trenae James was taken into custody on Monday at Ridgecrest Apartments.Deputies said they learned James was allegedly selling narcotics out of her apartment and go...
Key takeaway After seizing the drugs, and cash, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office said the overall 1,040 grams of meth was worth roughly $77,000 on the street.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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What is this story about? A Georgia woman is in jail without bond after allegedly trafficking methamphetamine in Hall County.The sheriff’s office said Kernicia Trenae James was taken into custody on Monday at Ridgecrest Apartments.Deputies said they learned James was allegedly selling narcotics out of her apartment and go...
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