Verdict OCONEE DRUG TRAFFICKING CASE

An Oconee County jury delivered a guilty verdict in the case of Terry Tindall on July 27, 2005.

Tindall was stopped on I-85 on April 15, 2004 for driving infractions including following too closely, crossing the white line, and speeding. While awaiting confirmation of driver’s license and registration information, Sgt. Dale Colegrove of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office was told by Tindall that he was traveling to Durham, NC to see his brother. Tindall then told the officer that he did not know where his brother lived but would call when he was closer to his destination. The defendant then began to exhibit nervous behavior. After being given permission to search the car, Sgt. Colegrove found approximately 2400 grams of cocaine (being equivalent to more than 5 pounds) stuffed in the back bumper of the car. Tindall was arrested and charged with Trafficking Cocaine.

After three days of testimony, the jury deliberated approximately an hour and a half before reaching a guilty verdict. Tindall will not be eligible for parole until he has served 85 percent of his sentence.

The Honorable Judge Cordell Maddox sentenced Tindall to 25 years in prison.

Lead Prosecutor – Lindsey Simmons
Defense Counsel – Delane Rosemond