5 Arrested In Newnan Drug Raid

NEWNAN, GA – Five people were arrested Thursday based on a methamphetamine investigation by the GBI West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office and Newnan Police Department. They are currently being held in the Coweta County Jail.

Those arrested were:

Sean Robert Bussard, 40, of Hepzibah, GA - trafficking methamphetamine and possession of schedule II pills
George David Butler, 33, of Hepzibah, GA - trafficking methamphetamine
Tangela Molden, 29, of Newnan - trafficking methamphetamine
Warner Parks, 37, of Newnan - possession of marijuana
Curtis Rosser, 29, of Atlanta, - trafficking methamphetamine and possession of marijuana

On July 12, agents received information regarding individuals in the Newnan area attempting to make a purchase of one-half kilogram of methamphetamine. After further investigation, a consent to search a vehicle and hotel room was obtained by persons located at the La Quinta Inn in Newnan, GA. The searches resulted in the seizure of approximately 1.32 lbs. (547 grams) of methamphetamine, $6,038, 17 assorted Schedule II pills, and less than an ounce of marijuana.

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The GBI West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office is in Carrollton, GA and serves 35 counties. The office is comprised of members from the GBI, Carrollton Police Department, Villa Rica Police Department, Bowden Police Department, LaGrange Police Department, Peachtree City Police Department, Newnan Police Department, Atlanta Police Department, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Heard County Sheriff’s Office.

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