3 Douglas residents arrested by Coffee Co. Sheriff’s Office & Douglas PD Narcotics Unit on drug and firearm charges
DOUGLAS, Ga. – Just one week after the May 1 merger of the Coffee Co. Sheriff’s Office & Douglas PD Narcotics units, major results are in: $11K in cash, 91g meth, 2 lbs marijuana, 6 firearms seized.
Three Douglas residents arrested on serious drug & firearm charges. “I couldn’t be more proud of the way we’ve started. Our mission remains clear: to rid our community of drugs and ensure safer neighborhoods for everyone,” said Sheriff Fred Cole.
Dontarrius Brown, 27, of Douglas, Georgia, was taken into custody and charged with two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of Marijuana. Brown is facing felony charges for possessing firearms as a convicted felon, with two firearms being attributed to him based on their proximity and possession of property. He also faces a misdemeanor charge for the marijuana found during the investigation.
Rivan Trimmings, 23, of Douglas, Georgia, was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Trimmings was found with approximately 1.39 pounds of marijuana, well exceeding the threshold for distribution, and a firearm, leading to the additional felony charge related to the firearm being found in connection with the drug activity.
Gilbert Harvey, 52, also of Douglas, Georgia, was arrested and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine and two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Harvey was found with a combined total of 91 grams of methamphetamine, well above the threshold for trafficking, and two firearms. These charges carry serious penalties, including a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison for the trafficking charge if convicted.
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