Traffic stop in Toccoa leads to drug, firearm arrest

TOCCOA, Ga. — A traffic stop early Thursday morning in Toccoa led to the arrest of a 33-year-old man on multiple drug and firearm charges, according to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies conducted the stop around 2:55 a.m. May 14 on a silver Mercury sedan traveling on East Tugaloo Street near Short Street. Authorities identified the driver as 33-year-old Rosevelt Trimiar of Toccoa.

During the stop, deputies deployed K-9 Ria to conduct a free-air sniff around the vehicle. According to the sheriff’s office, the K-9 positively alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics, giving deputies probable cause to search the vehicle.

Investigators said the search uncovered suspected methamphetamine, a large quantity of suspected marijuana, numerous plastic baggies commonly associated with packaging narcotics, drug-related objects containing residue, numerous rounds of ammunition, and a handgun.

Trimiar was arrested without incident and transported to the Stephens County Detention Center.

He is charged with possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of drug-related objects.

Authorities said Trimiar remains jailed on a $56,000 bond.

“I want to commend these deputies for being proactive to help curb the flow of illegal drugs in Toccoa-Stephens County,” Sheriff Rusty Fulbright said in a statement. “This was a great find for K-9 Ria and her handler, and I am proud of the work our team is doing to create a safer, stronger Stephens.”

The sheriff’s office said it remains committed to combating illegal drug and gang activity in Stephens County. Anyone with information about illegal activity is encouraged to contact the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office CID Tip Line at (706) 886-7048 or submit a tip through the agency’s mobile app.