The common denominator in a lot of the crimes in Tallapoosa County is substance abuse, whether it be alcohol or drugs.
Chief Deputy Chad Jones has been working with Sheriff Jimmy Abbett for the past 20 years and before his promotion, he was the coordinator of the task force.
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