Lee’s meth & fentanyl arrests
One suspect jailed in Lee, two more awaiting transfer
LEESBURG, GA – Lee County deputies say a trio of suspects are in custody following a March 9th traffic stop where drugs and drug related objects were discovered.
Lee County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Eddie Burgess identifies the three as Cameron Cox, Kelly Clay, and Taylor Freeman.
During the course of the stop, deputies conducted a probable cause search which led to the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, needles, and other narcotic equipment. Cox and Freeman both gave deputies false names and dates of birth in an attempt to conceal their identities due to having active warrants.
Freeman went as far as to produce a stolen ID card belonging to another woman and was successful in portraying herself as the other woman to deputies at the time. Deputies were able to positively identify Cox and took him into custody without incident. A short time later, all three subjects began exhibiting opiate overdose symptoms which required them to be treated by EMS and transported to the hospital for further treatment. Each subject was later released from the hospital and warrants were taken for their arrests.
Cox was arrested on 03-29-2022 by the Albany Police Department on his outstanding arrest warrants and other charges unrelated to this case. Cox remains in the Dougherty County Jail and is awaiting transfer to Lee County.
On 03-31-2022, LCSO investigators were able to positively identify Freeman during further investigation of this incident and reviewing body-camera footage from the scene. Investigators obtained arrest warrants for Freeman on 04-01-2022.
On 04-01-2022, deputies arrested Clay at her residence in Dougherty County for her outstanding arrest warrants. Clay was transported to the Lee County Jail where she remains at this time.
On 04-06-2022, Freeman was arrested by the Worth County Sheriff’s Office for her outstanding warrants and other charges unrelated to this case. Freeman is awaiting transfer to Lee County.
Cox is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, and giving false name to law enforcement. Clay is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of fentanyl. Freeman is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, and identity fraud.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for their assistance in this case. Citizen complaints are a key factor in our efforts to combat crime and protect our community. Please contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office if you have any information that may be of assistance to law enforcement. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office would also like to thank the Albany Police Department and the Worth County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in locating these individuals.
