5 arrested in Toccoa after 3-month joint investigation
Law enforcement officials have arrested 5 people for drug and gang charges after a three-month joint investigation. On Thursday February 24, 2022, police executed search warrants in Toccoa, GA at 104 Hughes Street, 299 Emily Street, and 180 Whisenant Street.
The following people were arrested and charged:
- Dometrious Sanchez Smith, age 32 – two counts of trafficking cocaine, two counts of trafficking methamphetamine, three counts under the Georgia Street Gang and Terrorism Prevention Act
- Roger Laquerrious Neal, age 32 – one count distribution of methamphetamine
- Anthony L. Harrison, age 39 – one count (misdemeanor) possession of marijuana
- Quentin Shrod Reed, age 32 – possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute
- Delane Mayfield, age 54 – possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor)
Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, Toccoa Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, The Drug Enforcement Administration, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Region 8 Investigative Office (Cleveland) and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office were involved in the investigation.
The investigation is still active and ongoing. More charges are anticipated.
ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity via Facebook IM (@AppalachianRDEO) or at 706-348-7410 or contact your local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department.