Full Notification

For Immediate Release

UPDATE – 3 Arrested in Investigation of a “Rolling Meth Lab”

(Paulding County, GA) Matthew Phillip Williamson (Acworth, GA; 34 years old), Taylor Cory Cole (Dallas, GA; 32 years old), and Dallas Wayne Britton (Powder Springs, GA; 34 years old) have been arrested after a traffic stop yielded evidence of a “rolling meth lab” on Polk Ave in Dallas yesterday, May 26. Williamson’s vehicle was stopped by the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office for an equipment violation.

During the traffic stop, deputies noticed “smoke” coming from a container in the back cargo area of the Ford Explorer. They quickly evacuated the immediate area around the vehicle and closed the surrounding roads. Agents from the Haralson-Paulding Drug Task Force were called to the scene and confirmed that the items were in fact components consistent with manufacturing methamphetamine.

Agents described this form of manufacturing meth as a new method known on the streets as the “shake and bake” method. This is a one pot method of manufacturing meth where all of the ingredients needed are placed in to one container, usually a 2 liter bottle. The container is then shaken to mix the ingredients and create pressure. The pressure then has to be slowly released by loosening the cap or using some other release valve on the container. Once the pressure is completely released, the “cook” is left with the finished product.

The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and the Family Alliance of Paulding are dedicated in their continued fight against meth in Paulding County. The fourth annual March against Meth is scheduled for June 19, 2010, 8:00 a.m. at the Hiram Trailhead of the Silver Comet Trail. The March against Meth annually raises awareness and educates Paulding County residents regarding the dangers of methamphetamine use and abuse. The 5K and 10K running events are sanctioned by Run and See Georgia. The Bike Ride against Meth offers three choices: a Metric Century (62.2 miles), a 30 mile Trail Ride, and a two mile Kids ride. There is also a category for pets and their people to walk in a PAWS Against Meth event.

Williamson, Cole, and Britton are currently held in the Paulding County Detention Center without bond. They are scheduled for a first court appearance Friday morning.
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Family Alliance of Paulding, Inc.
(Meth Alliance of Paulding)


Use Your Footsteps for Families at the Fourth Annual March Against Meth

HIRAM – April 15, 2010 – The Family Alliance of Paulding presents the fourth annual March Against Meth 5K and 10K Walk/Run and Bike Ride Against Meth on June 19, 2010, 8 a.m. at the Hiram Trailhead of the Silver Comet Trail.

The March Against Meth annually raises awareness and educates Paulding County residents regarding the dangers of methamphetamine use and abuse. The 5K and 10K running events are sanctioned by Run and See Georgia. The Bike Ride Against Meth offers three choices: a Metric Century (62.2 miles), a 30 mile Trail Ride, and a two mile Kids ride. There is also a category for pets and their people to walk in a PAWS Against Meth event.

Before June 1, registration fees for the 5K walk, 5K and 10K runs, and Paws walk are $20. Registration fees for the Ride Against Meth are $35 and all kids 12 and under are $15. After June 1, registrations fees increase to $25 for the walk/run, $45 for the Ride and $20 for kids. Visit www.methpaulding.org to download registration forms.

Current event sponsors include the City of Hiram and Fellowship United Methodist Church. Additional event sponsors and vendors for the day of the event are also being recruited. Applications are also available at www.methpaulding.org.

The March Against Meth is the largest community fundraising event for the Family Alliance of Paulding, Inc., formerly known as the Meth Alliance of Paulding. This grassroots, nonprofit organization relies on donations from community businesses and residents in order to provide services. The Alliance is committed to promoting activities that enrich the lives and address the needs, issues, and concerns of Paulding County families by providing community leadership, advocacy, education, vital social services, and opportunities for individual development.

In addition to prevention and education related to methamphetamine use and abuse, the Family Alliance currently provides a supervised visitation center for children who have been removed from parental custody and their parents to build and improve their relationships and maintain bonded as the parents work toward reunification. The Alliance also provides meeting space for English as a Second Language, Substance Use Prevention Education Resource (SUPER) groups, girl scouts and other community based organizations.

For more information about the Family Alliance of Paulding, visit www.familyallianceofpaulding.org.