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Former Commission Chairman Bruce arrested again

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Former Fannin County Commission Chairman Howell “Howie” Porter Bruce was arrested once again on drug-related charges on Tuesday, May 26.

Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jacob Pless took a warrant out for Bruce’s arrest on the following charges: felony possession of Heroin, felony possession of methamphetamine, two counts of felony possession of a schedule IV drug, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana (less than one ounce).

In October 2019, McCaysville Police Department arrested Bruce, 50, of Blue Ridge, on six charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of drug-related objects, driving on a suspended or revoked license, no insurance, and no registration.

This story is still developing, and Fetch Your News will update it as details become available.

Lauren Souther

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