112 pounds of meth seized, 20 arrested in massive Jackson County drug bust

JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. — A seven-month investigation targeting an alleged drug trafficking network in Jackson County has resulted in 20 arrests and the seizure of a large quantity of methamphetamine. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the operation is one of the largest drug busts in the agency’s history.

Investigators seized more than 51 kilograms — or approximately 112 pounds — of meth during the course of the investigation.

The investigation culminated on Tuesday, June 23. Of the 20 people arrested, 15 are from Maysville.

Trafficking-related charges

• Crissy Dawn Lipscomb, 46, of Maysville: Trafficking in methamphetamine
• James Edward Daniel, 54, of Maysville: Trafficking in methamphetamine
• Jennifer Lynn Byers, 56, of Commerce: Trafficking in methamphetamine
• Stefan Charles Reagin, 40, of Carlton: Trafficking in methamphetamine
• Dana Lynn Davis, 40, of Winterville: Trafficking in methamphetamine, parole violation
• Larry Dewayne Fricks, 35, of Gainesville: Attempt and conspiracy to commit trafficking methamphetamine, parole violation
• Elden Dywayne Fricks, 60, of Maysville: Attempt and conspiracy to commit trafficking methamphetamine

RICO-related charges

• Alvin James Pressley, 45, of Maysville: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Acts, conspiracy to commit RICO, illegal use of a communication facility, 2 counts of trafficking methamphetamine, two counts of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, failure to maintain lane, possession of marijuana less than one ounce
• Michael Wayne Gaynor, 62, of Maysville: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Acts, conspiracy to commit RICO, illegal use of a communication facility, trafficking methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of amphetamine, possession of marijuana more than one ounce, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
• Dianne Brooke Carver, 44, of Maysville: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Acts, conspiracy to commit RICO, illegal use of a communication facility, distribution of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, out-of-county hold
• Scotty Lee Wilson, 40, of Maysville: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Acts, conspiracy to commit RICO, illegal use of a communication facility, distribution of oxycodone, distribution of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, theft by receiving stolen property, out-of-county hold
• Christopher James Thomason, 48, of Maysville: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Acts, conspiracy to commit RICO, illegal use of a communication facility, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, 2 counts of possession of drug-related objects, driving while license suspended, operation of unregistered vehicle, no tag, failure to maintain lane, out-of-county hold
• Hoke Travis Jones, 35, of Maysville: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Acts, conspiracy to commit RICO, illegal use of a communication facility, two counts of possession of methamphetamine
• Margaret Christine Ostlund, 54, of Maysville: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Acts, conspiracy to commit RICO, illegal use of a communication facility
• Coty Oneal Sanders, 39, of Maysville: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Acts, conspiracy to commit RICO, illegal use of a communication facility, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
• Tanya Rochell Minish, 36, of Maysville: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Acts, conspiracy to commit RICO, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana less than one ounce
• Randall Eugene Thomas, 63, of Maysville: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Acts, conspiracy to commit RICO, illegal use of a communication facility

Other arrests

• JB Harris, 53, of Gainesville: Conspiracy to Commit RICO, misdemeanor probation
• William Edward Turpin, 49, of Maysville: Conspiracy to Commit RICO, illegal use of a communication facility
• Kristie Michelle Heffron, 32, of Maysville: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm by a first offender probationer

Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in the joint federal, state, and local operation, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, the GBI Gang Task Force, Georgia Department of Public Safety, and the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office.