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Jeff Davis officers arrest 34 on drug, weapons charges

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Jeff Davis officers arrest 34 on drug, weapons charges Submitted photo

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit, the Georgia State Patrol and the Hazlehurst Police Department set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicle operators and make sure everyone is driving safely.  During these inspections, operators were in violation of several traffic infractions from driving under the influence of alcohol charges, drug possession charges and even wanted criminals with outstanding felony warrants made an appearance and were apprehended.

 

In addition, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit and the Hazlehurst Police Department continue to concentrate and crackdown on the local drug operations.  As a result of these aggressive tactics, several drug and firearms charges were made in the last quarter.  It is important to understand your drug problem, our drug unit recognizes the importance of not only seeking and arresting the street level dealers and users, but also concentrating on the major traffickers and teaming up with federal agencies to assist in these larger scale operations.

 

The following individuals were arrested on drugs and weapons charges:

 

Joshua Davis McNeal- of Baxley, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Alex Lance Peavey- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Dillon Jeffery Burdiss- of Lake Park, Ga; Possession of a Scheduled IV Controlled Substance, Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Kaleb Tristan Reynolds- of Baxley, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Scheduled I Controlled Substance.

Tavarus Akasua Pounds- of McRae, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Clinton Harrison Lewis- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of a Scheduled IV Controlled Substance.

Dontavious Marquese Leggett- of Duncan, South Carolina; Possession of a Scheduled II Controlled Substance.

Matthew Mackenzie Carter- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Scheduled II Controlled Substance.

William Elton Hall- of Denton, Ga; Possession of a Scheduled II Controlled Substance, Possession of a Scheduled IV Controlled Substance.

Jacqueline Nicole Taylor- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Michael Beecher- of Baxley, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Scheduled II Controlled Substance.

James Terrell Anderson- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Jeminey Lee Chavis- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Sale of Methamphetamine

Anna Maria Guillen- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of a Scheduled I Controlled Substance, Possession of cocaine.

Scottie Jackson - of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Cocaine.

Katie Leigh Bailiff- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Cocaine.

Madison Diana Brantley- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of methamphetamine.

Justin Lamar Davenport- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Joe Lewis Gillis- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine, Parole Violation. Also a wanted fugitive from from Vidalia, Ga; for possession of controlled substances.

Ashley Rene Marquez - of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Nathan Daniel McEachin- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

James Jim Farmer- of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Austen Rian Johns- of Nahunta, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Scheduled II Controlled Substance, Possession of a Scheduled I Controlled Substance.

Kyle Thomas Reeves- of Baxley, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Ernie Lee Knight - of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Zackary Ree Medders - of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Patricia Ilene Medlin - of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Jade Rena Powell – Denton, Ga; Possession of Heroin.

Latrez Raheem Reddish - of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of a Scheduled II Controlled Substance.

Christopher Dale Robertson – of Nahunta, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

John Kyle Sellers - of Hazlehurst, Ga; Possession of a Scheduled III Controlled Substance.

Nathan Elijah Sellers – of Uvalda, Ga; Possession of a Scheduled IV Controlled Substance.

Kristal Walker- of Baxley, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Wilburt Brandon Yawn- of Denton, Ga; Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of firearm during the commission of a crime, Possession of firearm by a convicted felon, fleeing or attempting to elude officers.

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