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Combined sheriff’s office, DPD Narcotics divisions make three arrests in first week

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The recent merger of the Narcotics divisions between the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Douglas Police Department, which officially took effect on May 1, 2025, has already demonstrated significant results, according to a sheriff’s office press release. In the first week of combined operations, the newly unified Narcotics unit successfully seized $11,069 in cash, 91 grams of methamphetamine, two pounds of marijuana, and six firearms.

As part of these efforts, several individuals were arrested. Dontarrius Brown, 27, of Douglas, was taken into custody and charged with two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of Marijuana. Brown is facing felony charges for possessing firearms as a convicted felon, with two firearms being attributed to him based on their proximity and possession of property. He also faces a misdemeanor charge for the marijuana found during the investigation.

Rivan Trimmings, 23, of Douglas, was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Trimmings was found with approximately 1.39 pounds of marijuana, well exceeding the threshold for distribution, and a firearm, leading to the additional felony charge related to the firearm being found in connection with the drug activity.

Gilbert Harvey, 52, also of Douglas, was arrested and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine and two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Harvey was found with a combined total of 91 grams of methamphetamine, well above the threshold for trafficking, and two firearms. These charges carry serious penalties, including a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison for the trafficking charge if convicted.

All three individuals are currently being held at the Coffee County Jail.

The merger between the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office and the Douglas Police Department has been a longstanding goal aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of drug enforcement within the community. Sheriff Fred Cole commends the unit for their success in the first week of operation, saying, “These detectives have quickly formed strong bonds, allowing them to work together like family. I couldn’t be prouder of the way we’ve started. Our mission remains clear: To rid our community of drugs and ensure safer neighborhoods for everyone.”

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