WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. – In the early hours of Saturday morning, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a Washington County Deputy on duty near the Washington State Prison detected the buzz of a drone flying overhead.

The deputy swiftly located the drone, tracked its path, and observed it as it touched down on the roadway just outside the prison. Acting quickly, the deputy disabled the drone, discovering it was transporting a bag filled with contraband.

In response, deputies initiated a patrol of the nearby Davisboro area, actively searching for the individual operating the drone.

During this operation, a deputy noticed a vehicle speeding and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. However, the driver ignored the signals and sped away onto Highway 88. As the chase unfolded, the occupants of the vehicle began discarding bags from the windows.

The pursuit concluded when deputies executed a successful PIT maneuver, enabling them to immediately apprehend one suspect. Meanwhile, two others fled into the adjacent woods. Nevertheless, with the aid of GDC K9 units, Washington County deputies were able to track down and arrest the two fugitives.

After the pursuit, deputies recovered the discarded bags, which were found to contain additional contraband.

Charges are as follows:

Marquis Gilmore, 29 of Brookhaven, Ga., is charged with:

• Crossing Guard lines with drugs
• Possession of tools during commission of a crime
• Giving false name and DOB
• 3 counts of items prohibited by inmates
• Use of unmanned aircraft system
• Possession of marijuana with intent
• Possession of oxycodone with intent

Cecil Twillie, 18 of Loganville, Ga., is charged with:

• Crossing Guard lines with drugs
• Possession of tools during commission of a crime
• Obstruction of an Officer
• 3 counts of items prohibited by inmates
• Use of unmanned aircraft system
• Possession of marijuana with intent
• Possession of oxycodone with intent

Robert Young, 25 of Forest Park, Ga., is charged with:

• Driving on wrong side of road
• Failure to maintain lane
• Aggressive driving
• Littering from motor vehicle
• Fleeing to elude Officer
• Obstruction of Officer
• Crossing Guard lines with drugs
• Possession of tools during commission of a crime
• 3 counts of items prohibited by inmates
• Use of unmanned aircraft system
• Possession of marijuana with intent
• Possession of oxycodone with intent

This makes the 13th attempted prison drop that NewsChannel 6 has reported on in 2025:

1. 02/28/2025 – Prison drop arrest made at Washington State Prison, deputies seize drone with packages

2. 03/04/2025 – Three arrested following attempted prison drop at Washington State Prison…again

3. 03/11/2025 – Three charged in prison drop attempt in Davisboro, 3rd attempt this year

4. 04/03/2025 – Augusta man arrested for attempted prison drop in Washington County

5. 05/12/2025 – 2 men arrested for carrying contraband near Washington State Prison

6. 05/28/2025 – Albany teen arrested for attempted prison drop in Washington Co.

7. 06/06/2025 – Two women arrested for attempted prison contraband drop in Washington County

8. 06/12/2025 – Three arrested in Washington County for alleged attempted prison contraband drop

9. 06/17/2025 – “You’d think the message was loud and clear by now”, Washington Co. deputies foil 2 alleged prison drops

10. 10/04/2025 – Attempted prison drop leads to three arrests in Washington Co.

11. 10/10/2025 – Four arrested in connection with contraband drone operation in Washington County

12. 10/29/2025 – K-9 Rebel aids in capturing trespassers with contraband at state prison