Search warrant and traffic stop leads to multiple arrests by MCSO
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to honoring their promise to ensure that the Citizens of their community have a safer place to live and work by interrupting criminal enterprise.
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Drug, Gang, and Fugitive Unit were conducting patrols in high-crime areas when they initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on May 3, 2023. This led to the arrest of Travon Morgan. Morgan was found to be in possession of 78.7 grams of methamphetamine (estimated street value of $7,870.00), 7.3 grams of cocaine (estimated street value of $730.00), and a Taurus G3 9mm Firearm. Morgan was charged with the following: Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Crime.
Morgan was arrested and transported to the Muscogee County Jail without incident.
Also, on the same date, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Drug, Gang, and Fugitive Unit executed a search warrant at 3143 Hubbard Street. The following evidence was seized:
-1 Mossberg AR style pistol
-1 Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol (reported stolen)
-1 Glock 42 pistol .380 caliber (reported stolen)
-1 Glock pistol 9mm (reported stolen – serial number removed)
-2.1 grams ecstasy
-123 grams marijuana
The following were subsequently arrested:
Brandon Tells
-Violation of Probation
Deandre Jackson
-Theft by Receiving (Firearm)
-Possession of MDMA (Ecstasy)
-Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
Odis Larry
-2 Counts Contempt of Court
Javeon McCrary
-Violation of Probation
Artamis Hill
-Criminal Use of an Article with Altered ID Mark (Firearm)
These cases are still under investigation. All individuals were placed into custody and transported to the Muscogee County Jail without incident.
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