Major Gang Bust: Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office leads Multi-Agency Operation to Dismantle Criminal Enterprises
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- Operation Sweet Silence resulted in 101 arrests, 155 firearms seized, and $279.5M in drugs recovered across multi-agency effort.
- 19 individuals federally charged with drug trafficking and firearm offenses linked to Zohannon and Crips gangs in Columbus.
UPDATE:According to FBI Atlanta, a total of 101 people were arrested, 126 search warrants were served, 155 firearms were seized, $273,433 in U.S. currency seized, and $279,490,520.80 of drugs were seized.
Operation Sweet Silence targeting criminal gang enterprises in Columbus has led to 31 people arrested.
Federal Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Agency, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other critical agencies has been investigating the Zohannon gang and other criminal gang enterprises.
Today, authorities arrested 19 individuals that were closely tied to the Zohannon gang and the Crips gang, in partnership with the FBI and DEA, along with our other law enforcement partners, to include the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Russell County Sheriff’s Office (AL), Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, US Marshal’s Services, and Georgia State Patrol.
An additional 12 individuals were arrested on state charges as a part of this ongoing investigation.
Today, during the morning hours, local and state agencies began search and arrests warrants in the investigation.
The 19 defendants charged federally:
Dequindre Dawson, 32, of Columbus, is charged with two counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and two counts of possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
Thy Keith Williams aka “Keith Keith,” 23, of Columbus, is charged with one count of illegal possession of a machine gun.
Tommie Mullins, Jr. aka “IS’ aka “Bo” aka “Mini,” 30, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute and one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Anthony Champion, 45, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute.
Trenton Clemons, 47, of Columbus, is charged with one countof conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute and one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Christopher Hill, 35, of Columbus. is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute.
Darius Jenkins, 23, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute.
Javonta Paden, 24, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute.
Adrian Palmer aka AP, 24, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Adrian Pleasants. 28, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute.
Trenton Thomas aka “Bubble,” 24, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute and two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Corey Turner aka “Lito” aka “Lito Red,” 32, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute, one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Jantzen Carter. 39, of Waverly Hall, Georgia, is charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.
Fernando Brown aka “Nino. “31, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute, two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, two counts of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, two counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Undrae Hayes aka “Skizite.” 36, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute and one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Jeffrey Kimbrough aka “YSN Trap.” 28, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute.
Hykeem Lomax aka “Peso.” 32, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Davontay Richardson. 27, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute.
Malik Williams aka “YSN Bird.” 26, of Columbus, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
The 12 defendants arrested with state charges:
Sayvone Truitt, arrested in Muscogee County, is charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute
Deaunte Nobles, arrested in Muscogee County, is charged with Trafficking in Heroin, Possession of Adderall, Violation of Probation (Felony), Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor)
Tommy Mullins Sr., arrested in Muscogee County, is charged with Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (Motor vehicle) and Possession of Items Altered Serial Number (Felony)
Alex Brooks, arrested in Clayton County, GA by Clayton County Sheriffs Office, is charged with Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, Fleeing to Elude (Felony), Aggressive Driving Reckless Driving, Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer and Multiple other traffic offenses. Clayton County Sheriff’s Office has additional charges.
Martrail Epps, arrested in Muscogee County, is charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (2 counts)
Tyrome Tukes, arrested in Muscogee County, is charged with Criminal Use of a Communication Facility to Facilitate a Crime (3 counts)
Waymon Wiggins, arrested in Muscogee County, is charged with Trafficking in Marijuana
Jesse Harper, arrested in Muscogee County, is charged with Violation of Probation (Felony) – 2 counts
Jarvis Bell, arrested in Muscogee County, is charged with Violation of Probation (Felony)
Brittany Vazquez, arrested in Russell County, is charged with with Trafficking in marijuana.
Omega Fuller, arrested in Alabama, is charged with Dangerous Drugs (AL) and Manufacturing Controlled Substance.
As part of the investigation, law enforcement recovered fentanyl methamphetamine and other controlled substances, along with firearms, including a machine gun and Glock switches, which are used to convert firearms into machine guns.
“As your Sheriff, I will not stand idly by and allow gangs to do as they please. We are strong, bold, and courageous enough to bring the fight to dismantle them. We will take back our county and do our best to render it safe for the Citizens we proudly serve,” Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman said in a press release. “Over the years, the Zohannon gang, Crips gang, and other criminal gang enterprises, have attempted to cripple the quality of life for the Citizens of Muscogee County. As your Sheriff, I am committed to dismantling criminal gang enterprises of any kind. Our work will not be completed until gang activity in Muscogee County is no more.”
Officials say additional charges are pending, and these cases remain under investigation.
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