Stolen firearm, illegal drugs recovered during Crisp Co. traffic stop
CORDELE, Ga. – On February 1, 2026, a Crisp County deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Honda Accord for a seatbelt violation. During the stop, it was discovered that the registration had expired. While the deputy spoke with the driver, dispatch notified the deputy that the driver’s license was suspended.
When the driver exited the vehicle, a Glock handgun with an extended magazine was observed in plain view. The firearm was later confirmed stolen through the Warner Robins Police Department. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed additional marijuana packaged for distribution, drug-related objects, U.S. currency, and other evidence.
The driver, identified as Zepha Hill, was arrested and transported to the Crisp County Jail and is charged with:
• Driving While License Suspended
• Expired Tag
• Seatbelt Violation
• Theft by Receiving Stolen Property
• Felony Possession of Marijuana
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
*Picture added to raise awareness on how many drugs, not just marijuana, are being packaged.
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