Randy Lavon Sims, 59, from Trion, was arrested last week, for driving under the influence of drugs and driving with a suspended license. The arrest followed a traffic stop by a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Deputy on Highway 27 North after a deputy observed Sims’ Dodge truck with an obstructed license plate around 1:34 PM last Wednesday. Signs of impairment were noted, including bloodshot eyes and droopy eyelids. Sims, who admitted to being on probation, allowed a vehicle search, which uncovered a plastic bag with a white crystal-like substance. Tests indicated the presence of methamphetamine and fentanyl. During field sobriety tests, deputies noted signs of drug impairment, and Sims subsequently refused a blood test, seeking to consult his probation officer. He was taken to the Chattooga County Detention Center, and his vehicle was towed. Sims was charged with driving while license suspended and DUI for drugs.








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