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AUGUSTA, Ga. () – Authorities have apprehended the suspected head of a local street gang following a collaborative effort among various law enforcement agencies.
On Tuesday, February 3, John F. Sheppard Jr., known as “SBL Jitt,” and Tyshawn D. Walker, referred to as “Ty5,” were taken into custody. They are currently detained at the Webster Detention Center.
According to investigators, Sheppard is believed to lead the Gang of Lake Olmstead (GLO), while Walker is also accused of being affiliated with the group.
The arrests were the culmination of a coordinated operation involving the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit, with support from the Georgia State Patrol, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division, and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
During the raid, officers confiscated approximately 23 pounds of marijuana, two firearms, and $2,200 in cash.
John F. Sheppard Jr.
AKA SBL Jitt
Charges:
• Trafficking Marijuana
• Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
• Failure to Maintain Lane
• Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Tyshawn D. Walker
AKA Ty5
Charges:
• Trafficking Marijuana
• Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
“This operation is another example of what can be accomplished when agencies work together with a common purpose,” said Sheriff Eugene Brantley in a statement to the press. “By removing illegal drugs, firearms, and gang members from our streets, we are making our community safer. I want to thank our partners with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol for their continued collaboration and commitment to public safety. Our goal is for Augusta and the CSRA to be one of the safest places in the nation, and together we are working every day to accomplish that mission.”
