ATHENS, Ga. — Three Athens men are facing drug and firearm charges after a multi-agency drug operation uncovered fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, guns and thousands of dollars in cash, police said.
On July 24, the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force executed search warrants at homes on Sayemore Drive, Massey Lane and Big Oak Circle in Athens-Clarke County. The operation was carried out with assistance from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department’s Gang and K-9 units and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force.
During the raids, investigators seized 12 grams of fentanyl, 24 grams of cocaine, 18 pounds of marijuana, four firearms and $8,800 in cash, according to officials.
34-year-old Brian Teasley of Athens was charged with second-degree cruelty to children, obstruction, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, three counts of possession of a firearm by a felony first offender, and two counts of trafficking cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine.
37-year-old Darryl Howard of Athens was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and two probation violations. He is also being held on a warrant for another agency.
24-year-old Jonathan Edwards of Athens, was charged with five counts of sale of cocaine, possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies, and trafficking cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is encouraged to call the Athens-Clarke County Police Department Drug Tip Line at 706-613-3297.
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