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GRIFFIN — On April 21, the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division and S.T.I.
N.G Investigators executed search warrants and served multiple arrest warrants stemming from an investigation into the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illegal narcotics from 1332 Canal Street. The residence came into focus after several people suffered drug overdoses from fentanyl allegedly purchased from Robert “Trey” Carroll III and other individuals who were assisting him with allegedly distributing the extremely deadly drug throughout Spalding County.
The search warrants led to the discovery of fentanyl, methamphetamine, prescription medications, and firearms. “When it comes to fentanyl it seems like it’s a case of stupid is as stupid does,” said Sheriff Darrell Dix. “But with this box of chocolates, you know exactly what you’re gonna get.
They keep on selling and buying it until one way or another they “fentanyl” around and find out. “If you’re selling and we catch you, I want to be perfectly clear, we are going to stack as many charges on you as we can,” added Dix. “So, you better keep your grass cut, junk cars out of your yard, and your dogs contained too.
” The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Upson County Drug Task Force, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County Police Department, and the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in the investigation. Eleven people have been arrested and charged. Six more individuals are currently being sought by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office on outstanding warrants related to this investigation.
Arrested • Robert “Trey” Carroll III, 26, Griffin Conspiracy to possess fentanyl Conspiracy to purchase ecstasy Conspiracy to purchase methamphetamine Unlawful use of telecommunication device Sale of a Schedule 4 narcotic Possession of Schedule 4 narcotic with intent to distribute Possession of Schedule 4 narcotic Possession of fentanyl Possession of methamphetamine Possession of drug-related objects • Lisa Carroll, 52, Griffin Disorderly house • Hunter Parris, 30, Griffin Conspiracy to possess fentanyl Unlawful use of telecommunication device Possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute Possession of fentanyl Possession of drug-related objects • Malinda Smith-Bennett, 56, Griffin Possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute Possession of fentanyl Possession of Schedule 4 narcotic Possession of drug-related objects • Carson Parks, 22, Thomaston Possession of methamphetamine • Ivey Caldwell, 23, Griffin Conspiracy to possess fentanyl Unlawful use of a telecommunication device • Melisa Folsom, 58, Griffin Conspiracy to possess fentanyl Unlawful use of telecommunication device • Brannon Dalton Folsom, 22, Griffin Conspiracy to purchase fentanyl Unlawful use of telecommunication device Possession of fentanyl • Thomas Joseph Shockley, 40, Griffin Possession of Schedule I narcotic Possession of Schedule III narcotic • Alexis Simms, 26, Barnesville Conspiracy to purchase fentanyl Unlawful use of telecommunication device • Justin Buck, 20, Griffin Conspiracy to purchase fentanyl Unlawful use of telecommunication device Sought The following people have active warrants and are currently wanted in relation to this investigation: • Hunter Wells, 22 Griffin Conspiracy to possess fentanyl Unlawful use of telecommunication device • Griffin Cleveland, 29, Griffin Conspiracy to possess fentanyl Unlawful use of telecommunication device • Heather Senedouangdeth, 30, Griffin Conspiracy to possess fentanyl Unlawful use of Telecommunication device • Demarious Williams, 33, Griffin Conspiracy to purchase ecstasy Unlawful use of telecommunication device • Gabrielle Nirece Stephens, 22, Griffin Conspiracy to purchase fentanyl Unlawful use of telecommunication device • Anthony Dwayne Carter Jr, 38, Griffin Conspiracy to purchase ecstasy Unlawful use of telecommunication device.
