Tyrone Wilson, 60, of North Charleston, was charged with conspiring to distribute five kilograms or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, as well as possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and unlawful possession of ammunition. Christopher Wayne Truett, 52 - Conspiracy to Receive Stolen Property. Three of those, including 302 North College St., 3744 Antioch Rd. (Photos: Hall County Sheriff's Office). Summerville Police released the following statement: This Morning America's First News with Gordon Deal. Arrested in Baldwin County on 01/30/2019. (Via WZQZ Radio) Wednesday, officers with the Summerville Police Department searched a vehicle at Georges Quick at the corner of Highland Avenue and Highway 27 and seized drugs, a firearm and a large amount of cash. Santwain Bryant and Antwaun Willis were both charged with simple possession of marijuana. Arrested Feb. 7, 2019. Dowdy faces charges of trafficking meth, possession of meth, possession of meth with the intent to distribute, possession of heroin and possession of heroin with the intent to distribute. (Carroll County Sheriff's Office), Nathaniel Seth Edwards, 25, of Villa Rica, was charged with conspiracy trafficking methamphetamines, using a communication facility to commit a felony. Denzel Isaiah Strickland, 26, of Villa Rica, was charged with conspiracy trafficking methamphetamines, using a communication facility to commit a felony. 2023 Cox Media Group. More than 47 warrants including members of the Ghostface Gangsters, the Gangster Disciples, and the Sureos. According to the sheriff, Dowdy also had a small amount of heroin. Those investigations were headed up by the Georgia Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and netted multiple arrests and 380 pounds of meth along with an undisclosed amount of unprocessed liquid meth. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Authorities say several defendants also are charged with one or more counts of using a telephone in furtherance of drug trafficking. In addition, nearly $100,000 in cash and several firearms were also taken into evidence. In all, agents ended up seizing nine pounds of meth, three ounces of heroin, 18 guns and 18 prescription pills. Aislinn Yvonne Haney, 35 - Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine. Arrested in Bartow County 01/17/2019. EATONTON, Ga. A three-month undercover drug investigation involving methamphetamine has led to the arrests of seven people thus far in Putnam County, local authorities say. publisher_id: "7057", 29 TikTok Viral Beauty Products You Can Find at CVS, Shark Tank Investor Kevin O'Leary: Don't Overlo, GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in north Georgia , 114-home development on Roy Barnes' south Cobb , Industrial Park in Catoosa County to break ground in mid-March. Christopher Prevant-age 29- Trafficking in Methamphetamine. Kenneth Roger Brown, 31, of North Charleston, was charged with conspiring to distribute a quantity of cocaine. Booked into the Carroll County jail in connection to this investigationwere: Freddy Strickland, 44, of Villa Rica, was charged with trafficking methamphetamines, using a communication facility to commit a felony, possession of Schedule II controlled substances, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. We are your neighbors. All rights reserved. Arrested Feb. 7, 2019. That's enough to kill hundreds of people. Five (5) officers from the Summerville Police force are PoliceOne members. Several suspects have been arrested in connection with a massive meth trafficking investigation. Assistant United States Attorneys Allessandra Stewart, Chris Lietzow, and Everett McMillian are prosecuting the case. Wilson, Stephanie Leann, 35, 174 Betsy Lane, Rossville, Ga., possession of methamphetamine, possession of amphetamine, possession and use of drug-related objects, Adkins, Ryan Nicholas, 21, 190 Little Oakland Drive, LaFayette, Ga., robbery, Watkins Jr., Tracy Dwight, 25, 72 Verbana Lane, Summerville, Ga., probation violation (felony), Collett, Jacque Roderick, 52, 6276 Rivoli Drive 106, Hixson, Tenn., contempt of superior court, Damron, Theodore E., 48, 706 Moore Ave., LaFayette, Ga., theft by shoplifting (misdemeanor), Clark, Laura Lee, 54, 909 Thornton St. 10, LaFayette, Ga., possession of methamphetamine, Sims, Gabriel Alexander, 22, 905 Thompson St., LaFayette, Ga., probation violation (felony), possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of Schedule II controlled substance, possession of hydrocodone; purchase, possess, manufacture, distribute or sale marijuana, Lawson II, Donald Dale, 43, 115 Hickory St., Rossville, Ga., battery (family violence) (first offense) (misdemeanor), Palmer Jr., Jimmy Wayne, 51, 804 Henderson Ave., Rossville, Ga., terroristic acts (x2), pointing or aiming pistol or gun at another (x2), Hunter, Brycon William, 26, 103 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., driving without a valid license (misdemeanor), driving under the influence of alcohol, Anthony, Jeff Wade, 42, 453 W. Circle Drive, Rossville, Ga., driving while license suspended or revoked (first offense), Candelario, Xavier Nmn, 22, 417 Vann Circle #1, Dalton, Ga., hold for court, Lively, Sara C., 32, 80 Brown Estates Drive, LaFayette, Ga., battery (family violence) (first offense) (misdemeanor), Shelton, Kenneth Deion, 27, 80 Brown Estates Drive, LaFayette, Ga., battery (family violence) (first offense) (misdemeanor), Farmer, Cherity Hope, 23, 307 S. Main St. Several suspected drug dealers arrested in Summerville operation, Law enforcement pursuit ends on Westmoreland Bridge, publicfile@live5news.com - (843) 402-5555. Steven Lama Limehouse, Angelo Campbell, Jermaine Ancrum, Horatio Maurice Haynes, James Davis and Robert Devaine Ancrum were arrested for drug dealing charges. (*Pictured in order above: 27-year-old Corsica Johnson of Summerville, 32-year-old Jamal Johnson of Summerville, 21-year-old Jayla Watts of Rome, and 22-year-old William Jervard Williams of Rome.). Ronald Gadsden was charged with open container. Sandra Cook, 52 - Trafficking in Methamphetamine. In terms of total crimes, there were 42 reported in Summerville, one being a violent crime while the rest were property crimes. Officials with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office saythe arrests were the result of search warrants targeting two locations on Pidgeon Bay Road near West Richardson Avenue. A major undercover drug investigation by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies has culminated with the arrests of 22 men and women in middle Georgia. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. The GBI said the street value associated with all the drugs seized is approximately $705,000. Michael Albert Patterson, 37, of Villa Rica was charged with conspiracy trafficking methamphetamines, using a communication facility to commit a felony. Copyright 2012 WCSC. Jonathon Andrew Bradshaw, 32 - Trafficking Methamphetamine x 3, Possession of Explosives by a Convicted Felon. Investigators were tipped off to the major operation last fall and said it took the cooperation of multiple agencies to make arrests and dismantle the operation. For nearly a year, investigators conducted surveillance to see how large amounts of methamphetamine and heroin were getting into the north Georgia area. Compiled by assistant editor Catherine Edgemon. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Summerville, Georgia is in Chattooga County, Georgia, a county on the Alabama border. Kevin William Duke, 36, of North Charleston, was charged with conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, a quantity of methamphetamine, and a quantity of heroin. Harley Eugene Brown, 24 - Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine. 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Oscar Mondragon- age 23- Trafficking in Methamphetamine. CARROLLTON, Ga. - Authorities have arrested 15 people in connection to a 9-month-long drug investigation. Chrescent Taylor-age 31- Trafficking in Methamphetamine. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Lowcountry Violent Crime Task Force, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Homeland Security Investigations, Charleston County Sheriffs Office, North Charleston Police Department, Charleston Police Department, Berkeley County Sheriffs Office, Dorchester County Sheriffs Office, Mount Pleasant Police Department, Summerville Police Department, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Ninth Circuit Solicitors Office, and the Charleston County Aviation Authority. In 2016, the crime index was 45.0 in Summerville, Georgia which is low when you consider that the average in the United States was 256.6. The number of total year over year crimes in Summerville has decreased by 15%. In 2016, there were 16 full-time police officers in Summerville, so for every 1,000 residents there were 3.60 officers which is higher than the average in the state of Georgia which has 2.5 officers for every 1,000 residents. Would you like to receive our daily news in your inbox? The Mayor of Summerville is Mayor Harry Harvey who has lived in Summerville since 1971. Arrested in Baldwin County on Jan. 30, 2019. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said raids on 20 locations ended with 31 arrests in connection with a local drug ring that's been under investigation for a. We are the most trusted source for local news. Fredrick Wendell McCray, 41, of North Charleston was charged with conspiring to distribute five kilograms or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, and a quantity of heroin, as well as possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Amberly Star Adams, 33 - Possession of Methamphetamine. 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Cornelius Walker, 19, of North Charleston, was charged with conspiring to distribute a quantity of cocaine, a quantity of methamphetamine, and a quantity of marijuana, as well as possession of a machine gun in furtherance of drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a machine gun. SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Chattooga County sheriff's office has made a large drug bust. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Demetrius Antwon Brown, 36 - Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. William Rutledge, 45 - Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine. 13 people arrested in drug, gang bust in Clarke County . Forecast | Isolated showers possible this afternoon. Drug bust operation north Georgia These are the mugshots for most of the suspects in a major drug bust in north Georgia. RELATED: Driver slams into hearse while high on opioids, police say, RELATED: Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blame. The photos may look like police just took a bunch of drugs off the street. The positives about living in Summerville include the sunny weather, the low cost of living, the number of local amenities, and low crime rates; however the town gets a grade of F on the following: education, employment,and housing. Several arrested in meth trafficking investigation, Here's when Atlanta's City Council says BeltLine construction will be done, Gwinnett Place Mall to get a facelift | Here's the plan. text: "Promote your event", The current City Clerk is Angie White. The GBI Gang Task Force was joined by the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad, Homeland Security Investigations, the Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorneys Office, Pickens Sheriffs Office, Cherokee Sheriffs Office, Georgia Department of Corrections, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Barrow County Sheriffs Office, the Gordon County Drug Task Force, Gwinnett County Gang Task Force and Special Investigation Section, DeKalb County District Attorneys Office, the Cobb County Police Department and District Attorneys Office, the Clayton County Sheriffs Office and District Attorneys Office, the Apex Unit from Atlanta Police Department, the West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office, the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, the Georgia National Guard Counter Drug Task Force, and the Gilmer County Sheriffs Office. Chief Harold Tucker stated He is appreciative with the partnership of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force and Chattooga County Sheriffs Department to help seize this large amount of methamphetamine within the City of Summerville. Police said they arrested suspects who were working at the highest level of distribution to the lowest and more arrests could be coming. We didnt just take drugs off the street what we did was save lives, Freeman said. The bust included undercover purchases which led to probable cause to issue search warrants at four addresses. Meth seized during Operation The Real McCoy announced on June 24, 2020. Arrested Feb. 7, 2019. Butts. By Friday, they had everyone in custody. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Oscar Mondragon, 23 - Trafficking in Methamphetamine. Award-winning LaFayette Honeybee Festival returned with more than 80,000 in attendance in 2022, Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center in Catoosa County celebrates nine years, relocates to larger clinical space, Livermore woman charged with more than 50 sex crimes, Volunteers give life to thrift store: Common Good Community Store based at Owensboro Christian Church, Claims of 'illegal' closed meeting force Norwalk Democrats to postpone caucus. Todays arrests demonstrate our commitment to taking drug offenders off the street, FBI Columbia Special Agent in Charge Susan Ferensic said. Eric Daniel Campbell, 41 - Trafficking Methamphetamine x 2, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Possession of Firearm during the Commission of a Crime. Arrested Feb. 11, 2019. Summerville man convicted in nationwide drug bust. (GBI). HALL COUNTY, Ga. Dozens of people were arrested this week in connection with a meth ring that investigators say was pumping drugs into several counties. 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