Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston Reports: In September (2025), Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement detectives initiated an investigation into reports of methamphetamine trafficking at a private residence on Landon Court near Calhoun.
On the evening of October 23, deputy sheriffs stopped and arrested BRUCE STERLING PEACE, age 63, who reported an address in Trion, Georgia, on Dews Pond Road near Calhoun, finding him in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine.
He was taken into custody and lodged in the county jail without incident.
Continuing their investigation, on the evening of November 6, deputy sheriffs stopped and arrested MICHAEL SIMPSON, age 66, of 129 Landon Court, at a convenience store in the Scottsbille community, finding him in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine as well.
SIMPSON was apprehended without incident and lodged in jail with his codefendant.
Both men have been charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine and related offenses, and are awaiting court appearances.
PEACE is currently serving (on probation) a 40 year sentence for Manufacturing Methamphetamine from a 2002 conviction in Chattooga County.
SIMPSON has a criminal history dating back to at least 1989, with 9 arrests/convictions for drug related offenses.
Both men remain in custody as of this release(Photos: Left: Michael Simpson and Right: Bruce Peace)
