COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Monday regarding a multi-agency drug trafficking operation that netted 13 arrests.
Law enforcement officials say the 13 individuals will face a total of 73 charges and could serve a minimum of 25 years in prison.
Police seized more than $101,000 of US currency, $126,000 worth of drugs, 14 vehicles and two boats.
Names and charges of 12 of the suspects are listed below:
Randolph Lawrence
- Use of a Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony Involving Controlled Substance
- Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate GA Controlled Sub – Cocaine
- Possession of Cocaine
- Possession of Marijuana, Less than 1oz
- Three counts – Receipt, Possession or Transfer of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony 1st Offender
Antwain Jordon
- Sale of a Schedule I – Fentanyl
- Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate GA Controlled Substance Act – Fentanyl
- Use of Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony Involving Controlled Substance
- Attempt or conspiracy to Violate GA Controlled Substance – Cocaine
- Sale of Cocaine
Joseph Knight
- Conspiracy to Commit a Felony – Marijuana
- Use of Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony Involving Controlled Substance
- Two counts – Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)4cts – Receipt, –Possession or Transfer of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony 1st Offender
- Possession w/Intent to Distribute Marijuana
- Possession of Cocaine
Forger Baker
- Trafficking of Controlled Substance – Cocaine
- Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies
- Tampering with Evidence
- Possession and use of Drug-Related objects
- Possession of Marijuana, less than 1 oz
- Receipt, Possession, or Transfer of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony First Offender
Carl Wright
- Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate GA Controlled Substance Act
- Possession w/Intent to Distribute Marijuana
- Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies
- Receipt, Possession, or Transfer of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony 1st Offender
- Possession of Hydrocodone w/Intent to Distribute
- Possession and use of Drug-Related Objects
- Possession/Manufacture/ Distribute Controlled Substance – Marijuana – Within 1,000 Ft of Schools – Motor Vehicle
Maurice Huling
- Purchase, Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, Sale, or Possession w/Intent to Distribute Marijuana
- Possession and Use of Drug-Related Objects
- Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate Controlled Substance Act
Mario Brown
- Use of Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony Involving Controlled Substance
- Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate GA Controlled Substance Act
Darnell Tidwell
- Conspiracy to Commit a Felony – Marijuana
- Use of Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony Involving Controlled Substance
Reginald Brown
- Two counts – Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
Mia Brannum
- Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance – THC
A 13th person has not yet been officially arrested. According to the sheriff’s office, they are currently being treated for a medical condition; the person will be arrested once released from the hospital.
Officials say more information will be released in phase two of ‘Operation No Compromise.’…