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7 people were taken into custody for charges related to drugs and firearms in Bulloch County

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STATESBORO, Ga. () — Seven people have been arrested on gun and drug charges after an investigation into citizen complaints and tips, a spokesperson for the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) said.

Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office

The BCSO Crime Suppression Team (CST) led the investigation into narcotics trafficking at a residence on North Main Street. Drugs and firearms were found after search warrant was executed on Monday.

The BCSO released a list of those arrested and charged:

Samuel Dixon

  • Trafficking Methamphetamine
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • Possession of Drug Related Objects
  • Crossing of Guard Lines with Weapons, Intoxicants, or Drugs Without Consent of Warden or Superintendent
  • Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
  • Possession of Firearm during Commission of Certain Felonies

Taylor Dixon

  • Possession of Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Felonies

Michael Sheffield

  • Possession of Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Drug Related Objects
  • Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Felonies

Lewis Burke

  • Possession of Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Drug Related Objects
  • Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
  • Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Felonies

Salena Dyches

  • Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance
  • Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
  • Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Felonies
  • Possession of Drug Related Objects

James Zeigler

  • Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
  • Possession of Marijuana less than one ounce
  • Possession of Drug Related Object

Cameron Jones

  • Possession of Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Felonies

Sheriff Brown encouraged citizens to contact the Crime Suppression Team with any complaints of drug activity that you may suspect. The department said that the complaints will remain anonymous and will be investigated thoroughly.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Investigator Donald White of the BCSO.

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