Gwinnett jury convicts gunman in Snellville drug heist killing

The Brief

  • Adrian “Draino” Johnson was convicted in a gang-related drug robbery that killed Gerryon Ly’Darrius Ceasor.
  • Johnson received life without parole plus consecutive sentences totaling 80 years.
  • Six additional defendants in the case are awaiting trial on related charges.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. A Gwinnett County jury has convicted a 20-year-old Grayson man in a deadly gang-related drug robbery, sentencing him to life in prison without parole plus additional consecutive terms that total 80 years.

What we know:

Prosecutors said Adrian “Draino” Synclare Johnson was found guilty on Friday morning of malice murder, four counts of felony murder, violating Georgia’s RICO Act, multiple gang activity charges, armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, drive-by shooting, conspiracy to violate drug laws and several firearm offenses. The convictions stem from the February 2025 shooting death of 24-year-old Gerryon Ly’Darrius Ceasor in Snellville.

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