The Brief
- A Milledgeville meth ring case ended Monday after the final defendant pleaded guilty to federal drug distribution charges in Georgia.
- Federal agents dismantled the ring that shuttled drugs from Atlanta hotels into local communities while seizing weapons and cash.
- Five defendants face sentencing while two others are already serving decades in federal prison without parole.
MACON, Ga. – The final member of an Atlanta-to-Milledgeville drug trafficking network pleaded guilty Monday in federal court, marking the end of a major federal drug investigation.
Final defendant pleads guilty
What we know
Cory Wilson, 41, of Milledgeville, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of distribution of methamphetamine. He faces between 10 years and life in federal prison, along with a fine up to $10 million.
Federal drug ring uncovered
The backstory
Federal agents and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office began investigating drug sales in the Baldwin County area in early 2023. Investigators recorded 35-year-old Desmond Glenn selling methamphetamine during four controlled purchases between April 25, 2023, and July 31, 2023…