From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:

Two foreign exchange students were removed from Valley Head home with the homeowner arrested and charged with 2 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. 52 year old Catherine C Findley is also charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana 2nd degree, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest was made on Thursday November 17th.

The arrest come about after an investigation was conducted by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit, DeKalb County Drug Task Force and ASSE-World Heritage (a foreign exchange student company). According to Sheriff Nick Welden, the investigation continues and more charges are pending.

Both students are now safe in another state to continue in the program.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “I am so thankful this situation had a good ending.  I pray that both students can put this behind them and continue with the program. 

We would like to thank the DCSO Investigations and Interdiction Unit, DTF and ASSE – World Heritage for protecting these students and working diligently until the students were safe, as things should be.”