Dangerous subjects, one nicknamed Turtle, caught by law enforcement after crime spree
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A crime spree that’s been going since late 2021 has come to an end after two high-profile and dangerous suspects were arrested by deputies with Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team.
The arrests occurred early Tuesday morning around 10:15 when the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Drug, Gang, and Fugitive Task Force and the Department of Community Supervision executed felony arrest warrants for Demeatruis Jerrell Jackson (aka Turtle) and Reginald Fletcher at 1024 Veterans Parkway (Sure Stay Hotel Room #132).
Jackson (Turtle) and Fletcher are both validated gang members.
Demeatrius Jackson had (44) arrest warrants issued by the Columbus Police Department. 19 counts of Aggravated Assault, 8 counts of Firearm During Commission of a Crime, 2 counts of Hijacking Motor Vehicle, 2 counts of Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, 2 counts of Possession of Firearm by Juvenile, No License to Carry a Weapon, Theft by Taking Motor Vehicle, Fleeing/Attempt to Elude Law Enforcement Officer, 4 counts of Criminal Damage to Property 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Reckless Driving, No State Driver’s License, Duty Upon Striking a Fixture.
Reginald Fletcher had 3 arrest warrants issued by the Columbus Police Department for Robbery, Possession of Firearm During Commission of Crime, and Theft by Taking Motor Vehicle. Fletcher also had 1 Failure to Appear Warrant issued by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office for Obstruction.
“Incident to arrest, Jackson and Fletcher were subsequently charged by the Muscogee County Sheriff‘a Office Drug, Gang, and Fugitive Task Force for Obstruction, Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Crime x3, Possession of Firearm by Minor x3, Theft by Receiving Stolen Firearm, Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor) x1, and Contributing to Delinquency of Minor,” authorities said.
“Jackson and Fletcher were transported to the Muscogee County Jail without incident – which is a huge testament to the professionalism and expertise of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, as well as our partners with the Department of Community Supervision,” Sheriff Greg Countryman confirmed. “I hope you will join me in commending these men and women on a job well done.”
Chief Blackmon stated, “that the law enforcement agencies working together resulted in the arrest of this violent
criminal offender. We are appreciative of our partnership with the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. Our law
enforcement agencies will continue to work together to defeat crime in our city.”
Jackson will have a preliminary hearing in Recorder’s Court on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 8:00 AM. If you have
any information, please contact (706) 653-3400 or if you would like to remain anonymous, call (706) 653-3188.
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