On November 3, 2026, the Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit, along with patrol deputies and investigators with the Fitzgerald Police Department, conducted a traffic stop involving an individual suspected of distributing illegal drugs within Ben Hill County.
The individual was under active investigation for allegedly selling controlled substances and was also on felony probation for a previous drug distribution offense.
During the traffic stop, investigators located suspected illegal drugs packaged in a manner consistent with distribution. The individual was taken into custody while investigators continued the investigation at the residence he had been observed leaving prior to the traffic stop.
Investigators subsequently obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence. During the search, two handguns, suspected crack cocaine, marijuana, functioning digital scales, and various packaging materials were located.
The individual now faces charges related to the distribution of illegal drugs and weapons offenses.
This investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
