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Wanted man had meth on him when Georgia police arrested him in drug raid – WSB-TV Channel 2

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. — A man is behind bars following a drug bust in Haralson County. Authorities said he even had drugs on him at the time of the arrest.

On Thursday, July 11, the Haralson County Crime Suppression Unit and the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force searched the Douglasville home of 58-year-old James Finchman.

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He was arrested after a warrant was issued for his arrest that required him to appear in court.

The warrant stems from an arrest by the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force in March 2023 on Frances White Road in the Draketown community.

According to the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, he had “several grams of meth” on him when he was arrested at his home.

In addition to methamphetamine, authorities said he also had psilocybin mushrooms, 70 individually wrapped bags of a powder substance containing fentanyl, marijuana, cocaine and other Schedule 3 and 4 drugs, and a weapon.

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Finchman faces several charges.

“I appreciate the efforts of our Crime Suppression Unit and the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force in locating this wanted man who has gone underground and failed to appear to face the consequences of his actions,” said Sheriff Stacy Williams. “I have made it clear that if you are selling drugs here, we will find you and arrest you. I have also stated more than once that if you flee, we will find you and bring you to justice. I also want to thank the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for helping us apprehend this wanted felon.”

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