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North Georgia Councilwoman Arrested on Drug Charges, GBI Officials Say – WSB-TV Channel 2

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JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. – Editor’s note: In May 2024, a Jackson County grand jury decided not to indict Roshuanda Merritt on the allegations against her.

A north Georgia city councilwoman is behind bars after officials said she was arrested on drug charges.

Officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 43-year-old Roshuanda Merritt of Commerce was arrested Friday after officers learned she was distributing marijuana from her home.

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According to the investigation, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received allegations in December 2023 that Merritt was distributing marijuana. Officers contacted the GBI to conduct the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, GBI officials said Merritt was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to sell marijuana and use of a telecommunications facility to facilitate a crime.

According to the City of Commerce website, Merritt was elected Commerce Ward 5 councilwoman in late 2023.

When asked about Merritt’s arrest, Commerce City Assistant City Manager Matthew Hailey responded Channel 2 action news the following statement:

“As this matter is an open and ongoing investigation, the City of Commerce has no comment at this time.”

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No further information about Merritt’s arrest was released.

The investigations are still ongoing.

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