The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Whitfield County man following a narcotics investigation along Highway 41 North in Calhoun on Monday, October 12. Authorities say the suspect faces multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine, and is being held at the Gordon County Jail with an immigration detainer issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Here is the full release:
CALHOUN, GA – On October 12, 2026, detectives assigned to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit were conducting a narcotics investigation in the area of Highway 41 North.
During the course of the investigation, detectives encountered Francisco Javier Fraire, a resident of Whitfield County. This encounter resulted in a separate arrest.
Fraire was taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Giving a False Name and Date of Birth
• Possession of Drug-Related Objects
• Driving with a Suspended License
Further information indicates that Fraire was reportedly previously deported from the United States as an aggravated felon.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an immigration detainer on Fraire. He remains in custody at the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. As detectives continue their investigative efforts, additional information will be released as it becomes available and when appropriate to do so without compromising the integrity of the investigation.