Former Cave Spring police officer, Marvin James Armstrong, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to a violation of oath of office and the use of a communications device as part of an attempt to purchase drugs in 2022.
Armstrong was arrested after he purchased drugs while in uniform and driving a police cruiser.
As part of the plea deal, a conspiracy to purchase drugs charge was dropped.
Armstrong will also serve 13 years on probation.
His co-conspirator, Tery Lee Wheeler was sentenced on a charge of illegal use of a communications device charge to 10 years, with two years to serve in prison.
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A Cave Spring police officer, Marvin James Armstrong, 35 of Summerville, was arrested this week after reports said he conspired with others for the purpose of selling and distributing Percocet, a schedule II narcotic ‘
Terry Lee Wheeler, 52 of Rome, was also arrested this week for the same crime.
Reports added that the men used a communication device back on November 17th of this year to arrange a drug deal.
The investigation was done by the Rome-Floyd Metro Drug Task Force.
Both are charged with conspiracy to violate Georgia controlled substance act and use of a communication device to facilitate a drug deal.
Also arrested by the Metro Drug Task force was Miranda Elane Dial, 36 of Rome, after reports said she used a cellphone to facilitate the sale of methamphetamine. Reports added that Dial conspired with at least one other to purchase 1.75 oz of methamphetamine back on August 6th.
Police went on to say that later communications indicated that the transaction was completed.
Dial is charged with felony attempt to violate Georgia substance act and use of a communication device in commission of a felony involving a controlled substance.
