Thirteen Arrested, Over $125,000 in Drugs Confiscated in Coordinated Multi-Agency Operation

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In a significant breakthrough, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of a major drug trafficking bust during a press briefing on Monday, which led to the arrest of 13 individuals.

According to law enforcement authorities, these individuals collectively face 73 charges, with potential sentences starting at 25 years in prison for each.

During the operation, authorities confiscated over $101,000 in cash, illegal drugs valued at $126,000, alongside 14 vehicles and two boats.

The names and charges for 12 of the suspects are as follows:

Randolph Lawrence

• Use of a Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony Involving Controlled Substance
• Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate GA Controlled Sub – Cocaine
• Possession of Cocaine
• Possession of Marijuana, Less than 1oz
• Three counts – Receipt, Possession or Transfer of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony 1st Offender

Antwain Jordon

• Sale of a Schedule I – Fentanyl
• Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate GA Controlled Substance Act – Fentanyl
• Use of Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony Involving Controlled Substance
• Attempt or conspiracy to Violate GA Controlled Substance – Cocaine
• Sale of Cocaine

Joseph Knight

• Conspiracy to Commit a Felony – Marijuana
• Use of Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony Involving Controlled Substance
• Two counts – Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)4cts – Receipt, –Possession or Transfer of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony 1st Offender
• Possession w/Intent to Distribute Marijuana
• Possession of Cocaine

Forger Baker

• Trafficking of Controlled Substance – Cocaine
• Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies
• Tampering with Evidence
• Possession and use of Drug-Related objects
• Possession of Marijuana, less than 1 oz
• Receipt, Possession, or Transfer of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony First Offender

Carl Wright

• Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate GA Controlled Substance Act
• Possession w/Intent to Distribute Marijuana
• Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies
• Receipt, Possession, or Transfer of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony 1st Offender
• Possession of Hydrocodone w/Intent to Distribute
• Possession and use of Drug-Related Objects
• Possession/Manufacture/ Distribute Controlled Substance – Marijuana – Within 1,000 Ft of Schools – Motor Vehicle

Maurice Huling

• Purchase, Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, Sale, or Possession w/Intent to Distribute Marijuana
• Possession and Use of Drug-Related Objects
• Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate Controlled Substance Act

Mario Brown

• Use of Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony Involving Controlled Substance
• Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate GA Controlled Substance Act

Darnell Tidwell

• Conspiracy to Commit a Felony – Marijuana
• Use of Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony Involving Controlled Substance

Reginald Brown

• Two counts – Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

Mia Brannum

• Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance – THC

A 13th person has not yet been officially arrested. According to the sheriff’s office, they are currently being treated for a medical condition; the person will be arrested once released from the hospital.

Officials say more information will be released in phase two of ‘Operation No Compromise.’