Blairsville Man Arrested with Meth, Gun Near School

Union County Sheriff's Office

Press Release

On July 16, 2026, Narcotics Investigations Sgt. Josh Bergen received a complaint from a concerned citizen about a suspicious vehicle on school property near the Union County Agriscience Center on Lovell Dr. Sgt. Bergen responded to the scene where he made contact with Mike Wigley.

Wigley had been the subject of an ongoing narcotics investigation and was currently on probation. Sgt. Bergen’s investigation led to the search of Wigley’s vehicle. During the search, Sgt. Bergen located 16.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a .32 caliber revolver, and cash.

Mike Wigley, 59, of Blairsville was taken into custody and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances, Possession of Controlled Substances On/Near School Grounds, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and Possession of Drug Related Objects.

Mike Wigley is currently incarcerated at the Union County Jail and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.