Dawson County deputy arrested for drug distribution and misconduct

Dawson County deputy arrested for drug distribution and misconduct

Ethan Blake Taffar, a Dawson County sheriff’s deputy, was arrested for distributing a Schedule II controlled substance and violating his oath as a public officer.

Dawson County Lieutenant Arrested on Drug and Oath Violation Charges

The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Jeff Johnson have announced the arrest of one of their own, Lieutenant Ethan Taffar of the patrol component.   On March 21, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office became aware of allegations involving Lt. Taffar. Following a preliminary internal review, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested on March 25, 2025, to conduct an external investigation. At that time, Lt. Taffar was placed on administ…

GBI arrests deputy on drug-related charges

A Dawson County sheriff’s deputy faces criminal charges following a GBI investigation. State investigators charged Lt. Ethan Blake Taffar of Dawsonville with one count of distribution of a Schedule II controlled substance and violating his oath of office. Dawson County Sheriff Jeff Johnson says Taffar turned himself in to the county jail Friday. Taffar, 34, was assigned to the sheriff’s office patrol component. Sheriff Johnson says that on March…

Dawson County Sheriff’s deputy arrested by GBI for distribution of a schedule II controlled substance

BREAKING: Dawson County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant charged with distributing a controlled substance

A Dawson County law enforcement officer is now in custody for alleged distribution of a controlled substance and another offense.