5 arrested; drugs, cash, guns seized in major bust in LaGrange

Five people are facing multiple drug charges after a major drug bust in LaGrange.

On October 22, teams from tactical units from the GBI, LaGrange Police Department and the Troup County Sheriff’s Office executed seven search warrants at homes in Troup County.

During their investigation, several people were identified and fentanyl, marijuana and methamphetamine were among the many drugs trafficked.

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The investigation lasted four months and involved extensive intelligence gathering and undercover work.

Rashad Pickett of 811 North Greenwood Street is charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule 2 substance with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

At the time of his arrest, Pickett was out on bond for multiple cocaine sales arrests dating back to 2019.

Johnnie Sanders of 242 N. Kight Street is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Jessica Gates of 22 Barnard Avenue is charged with trafficking in fentanyl.

Gary Bernard Newman of 110 Park Place and 116 Cameron Pointe Drive is charged with trafficking in fentanyl and conspiracy to traffic in fentanyl.

James Edward Thompson III of 100 Fenwick Manor Drive is charged with two counts of trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in marijuana, trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a Schedule 2 substance with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

During the operation, police seized more than 15 kilos of marijuana, between 4,000 and 5,000 fentanyl pills, more than 30 grams of MDMA pills, 14 grams of crack cocaine, 8 grams of cocaine powder, fentanyl powder, fentanyl strips, Oxycodone pills, 6 guns. and more than $50,000 in cash.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.

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