Four arrested in connection with contraband drone operation in Washington County
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. () – Washington County Deputies made multiple arrests, Thursday night, in connection with a scheme to smuggle contraband into Washington State Prison.

Deputies made a traffic stop around 8:15 p.m. on a vehicle in Davisboro. Deputies reportedly saw packages wrapped in cellophane and a drone inside the vehicle. The packages were stated to be contraband intended for the prison.

A search of the vehicle found large amounts of marijuana, cell phones, lighters, a handgun, and other items.

46-year-old Shawnathon Faison of Hephzibah, and 57-year-old Calvin Walker of Augusta were arrested and charged with:

  • Trading with Inmates
  • Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
  • Criminal Trespass
  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
  • Items Prohibited for Inmates

Walker was also charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

During another traffic stop immediately after, deputies located a large plastic bag of ‘a green leafy substance’ in another vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the driver and passenger of this vehicle were connected to the previous traffic stop.

27-year-old Jordan Dobson of Ellenwood, was arrested on outstanding warrants out of Gwinnett County.

35-year-old Dayvon Crooks, also of Ellenwood, was arrested and charged with Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana.  

Both are also charged with Trading with Inmates, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute,  and Items Prohibited for Inmates.

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