A late-night drone run outside Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Georgia ended with three arrests and a car being pinned after a PIT maneuver. According to wrdw.com, a Washington County deputy heard a drone overhead around 2:45 a.m., then watched it touch down near the facility with a package of contraband.
A speeding vehicle leaving the area refused to stop, deputies said, and the pursuit ended with the driver being forced off the road. Georgia Department of Corrections K-9 units assisted in tracking evidence after the occupants allegedly discarded bags from the car during the chase.
What are the Suspects Being Charged With?
Deputies identified the suspects as Marquis Gilmore, 29, of Brookhaven; Cecil Twillie, 18, of Loganville; and Robert Young, 25. The charge list is long: use of an unmanned aircraft system, three counts of items prohibited by inmates, crossing guard lines with drugs, possession of tools during the commission of a crime, and possession of marijuana and oxycodone with intent to distribute.
Twillie faces an additional obstruction count. Young faces a stack of driving offenses tied to the pursuit, including fleeing to elude, failure to maintain lane, and aggressive driving.
Washington State Prison… in Georgia?
If the location sounds familiar, it is. According to an earlier article written our editor, Haye Kesteloo, Washington State Prison (located in Davisboro, GA) has experienced a steady increase in attempted drone drops throughout 2025…