Middle school teacher, eight others caught in drug bust

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. –Matthew Allums, a Dawson County Middle School teacher and eight others were arrested by Dawson County authorities last week on charges of pandering, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and criminal attempt – distribution of marijuana.

Dawson County School Superintendent Dr. Damon Gibbs, said this afternoon that Allums has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.

Those arrested during the operation include:

Allums, 25, a teacher at Dawson County Middle School, charged with one count of misdemeanor pandering;

Antoine Jerrell Grimes, 32, of Atlanta, charged with criminal trespass, criminal attempt – distribution of a Controlled Substance and use of a communication facility in committing a crime;

Chris Robin Goss, 33, of Gainesville, charged with obstruction of an officer, criminal trespass, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, criminal attempt – distribution of a Controlled Substance and use of a communication facility in committing a crime;

Guy Zachary Sweatman, 30, of Dahlonega, charged with pandering, possession of marijuana, drug-related objects, criminal attempt – distribution of a controlled substance;

Aaron Marquis Tanner, 33, of Flowery Branch, charged with possession of a controlled substance, criminal attempt – distribution of marijuana;

Colton Mcray Cowan, 23, of Dahlonega, charged with pandering, criminal attempt – distribution of a controlled substance;

Michael Harman Hamalaine, 50, of Gainesville, charged with pandering, criminal attempt – distribution of marijuana;

Calvin Leon Barton, 44, of Dahlonega has been charged with pandering, criminal attempt – distribution of a controlled substance;

Curtis Lee Hickman, 39, of Dawsonville, charged with criminal attempt – distribution of a controlled substance, drug-related objects, use of a communication facility in committing a crime.

 

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