Anonymous Tip Leads to Drug Arrests in Crisp County

CORDELE, GA – A Three month illegal drug distribution investigation conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies concluded with two arrests in Cordele.

A search warrant was executed at 814 27th Avenue West in Cordele.

The search resulted in the seizure of meth, fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone, ecstasy, and cash.

44-year-old Kelcy Smith and 43-year-old Lakeetra Hardrick were arrested and charged with multiple trafficking, possession, firearm possession, and drug transaction counts, with additional charges pending.

Both Smith and Hardrick were booked into the Crisp County Detention Center.

Full press release from the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office:

On Friday, March 17, 2023, the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (M.S.N.T.F), Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT), and GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (GBI SWRDEO) concluded a three-month illegal drug distribution investigation.

A search warrant was executed at 814 27th Ave West, Cordele, Georgia. The search resulted in meth, fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone, MDMA (ecstasy), and cash. Two handguns were also recovered, one with an extended magazine.

The following were arrested:
Kelcy Smith, a 44-year-old male from Cordele, Georgia, was charged with the following:
 One count of Trafficking Fentanyl
 One count of Trafficking Methamphetamine
 One count of Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
 One count of Possession of MDMA with Intent to Distribute
 One count of Possession of Oxycodone with Intent to Distribute
 One count of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
 Two counts of Firearm Possession by a Convicted Felon
 Six counts of Drug Transaction within 1000 feet of a school

Lakeetra Hardrick, a 43-year-old female from Cordele, Georgia, was charged with the following:
 One count of Trafficking Fentanyl
 One count of Trafficking Methamphetamine
 One count of Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
 One count of Possession of MDMA with Intent to Distribute
 One count of Possession of Oxycodone with Intent to Distribute
 One count of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
 One count of Firearm Possession during Commission of a Crime
 Six counts of Drug Transaction within 1000 feet of a school

Additional charges are pending investigation.

“Two individuals were arrested, and large quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, were taken off the streets
because citizens listened to our plea with the public in our campaign efforts and stepped up to provide enough
information for an investigation. Over a year ago, I stated we could not do this alone; a few months back, I reiterated that message to Crisp County. Today I continue to urge the community to help us combat the National Fentanyl Epidemic locally. See Something, Say Something,” stated Sheriff Billy Hancock.

“See Something, Say Something” citizens can CALL/TEXT our tip hotline at (229-322-8891), submit online at
https://crispcountysheriff.com/crime-stopper, or call our office at (229-276-2600). Reporters can remain
anonymous if desired. For imminent threats, always call 9-1-1.

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