Jeff Davis operation results in numerous arrests

The Jeff Davis County Superior Court unsealed indictments leading to the arrest of several individuals involved in crimes of conspiracy, possession of dangerous drugs and firearms violations. 

Leading up to the operation, drug investigators concentrated on drug patrol in Jeff Davis County and cuffed some unsuspecting suspects.

On December 6, 2022, the Jeff Davis K-9 unit initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation.  During the stop, canine Zeta was deployed and detected the odor of narcotics.  While speaking to the driver, a bag of suspected cocaine fell out of his hat.  The contraband was retrieved and a search of the vehicle was conducted and drug paraphernalia was discovered. Skylar Howell was arrested on drug charges.

On December 9, 2022 the Georgia State Patrol initiated a traffic stop and requested the assistance of the Jeff Davis Drug Investigators. Investigators arrested Jason Young after he was found to be in possession of ecstasy and a firearm. 

On December 9, 2022 the Jeff Davis Drug Investigators and their K9 initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation.  Upon speaking with the occupants, its learned that controlled substances are in the vehicle.  A search of the vehicle and its occupants revealed that two of the three occupants were in possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Terrell Anderson and colen white were arrested. 

On December 13, 2022 the Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the drug investigators arrested four individuals after a traffic stop turned into drug possession and firearms violations. Austin Hand, Lindsey Miller, Demario Slocum and Shirley McCoy were arrested. 

On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the sheriffs office conducted OPERATION DECK THE HALLS.  The purpose of this sting was to concentrate on dangerous drugs on the street level.  There are different levels of the drug trade — the street level, middle level and upper level (the source). These dangerous drugs are ripping families apart and destroying lives. As officers descended on these wanted individuals, they encountered other fugitives with outstanding warrants and one other who was found with suspected methamphetamine on his person that “wasn’t his.” 

Sheriff Preston Bohannon thanks the agencies that assisted in the execution of this sting. the Georgia State Patrol Post 16 and the Department of Natural Resources Region 4. 

-Jason Young, 23, Lumber City- Possession of ecstasy, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

-Skylar Howell, 24, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of cocaine.

-Colen Dean White, 57, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of methamphetamine.

-James Terrell Anderson, 53, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of methamphetamine.

-Demario Slocum, 35, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

-Lindsey Miller, 22, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug related objects.

-Austin Hand, 19, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of methamphetamine.

-Michael Alan Roberson, 31, Hazlehurst, Ga- Conspiracy to commit-furnishing prohibited items to inmates, use of telecommunication device.

-Melanie Herrington, 58, Hazlehurst, Ga- Conspiracy to commit-furnishing prohibited items to inmates, use of telecommunication device, probation violations, active probation warrants from Baxley, Ga.

-Rodney Taylor, 54, Hazlehurst, Ga- Conspiracy to commit-furnishing prohibited items to inmates, use of telecommunication device, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug related objects.

-Kayla Carelock, 31, Hazlehurst, Ga- Conspiracy to commit-furnishing prohibited items to inmates, use of telecommunication device.

-Jason Kersey, 40, Hazlehurst, Ga- Conspiracy to commit-furnishing prohibited items to inmates, use of telecommunication device.

-Rodney Hall Sr, 64, Hazlehurst, Ga- Conspiracy to commit-furnishing prohibited items to inmates.

-Edward Mincey, 59, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of cocaine.

-Manuel Guerrero, 21, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of firearm during the commission of a crime.

-Ana Gurerrero, 24, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of a controlled II substance.

-Dustin Raker, 37, Tallahassee, Fla- Possession of methamphetamine (in custody in Wakulla County Fla).

-Archie Lee Jr, 60, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of a controlled II substance.

-Jennifer McLeod, 33, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of a controlled II substance.

-Patrick McLeod, 35, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug related objects.

-Daniel James Martinez, 31, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of methamphetamine.

-Lauren Woracheck, 28, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of marijuana (felony).

-Dasica McCoy, 31, Hazlehurst, Ga- Conspiracy to commit a crime.

-Kelsey Carter, 27, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of cocaine.

-Winiford Bennett, 65, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of a controlled II substance, drugs not in original container.

-Dalana Smith, 32, Surrency, Ga- Possession of scheduled IV substance, Possession of a controlled II substance, drugs not in original container.

-Mary Jo Toler, 26, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of scheduled IV substance, possession of a firearm during commission of a crime, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of drug related object, drugs not in original container.

-Kevin Herrington, 43, Hazlehurst, Ga- Failure to register as sex offender.

-Dustin Roddenberry, 25, Hazlehurst, Ga- Possession of a controlled III substance, drugs not in original container, probation violation.

-Cody Bass, 21, Hazlehurst, Ga- Probation Violation.

-Patrick Knox, 50, Hazlehurst, Ga- Probation violation