5 arrested in drug bust spanning Burke, Richmond counties

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Five people were arrested in a large multi-county drug bust Thursday, according to Burke County deputies.

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, executed four search warrants as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

In Burke County, search warrants were executed at 1489 Hephzibah-Keysville Road and 2670 Farmers Bridge Road. In Richmond County, warrants were executed at 2305 Poteet St. and 2023 Smith Drive.

During the operation, investigators recovered:

• 4.5 pounds of marijuana.
• 15 grams of fentanyl.
• 50 Oxycodone pills.
• Two guns, one of which was reported stolen.
• $35,078 in cash.

Authorities arrested:

• Randy Williams on charges of possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm during commission of a crime.
• Leah Owens on charges of charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of synthetic narcotics and possession of a controlled substance.
• Gregore Gordon on charges of trafficking fentanyl and possession of marijuana with intent.
• Georgina Robinson on charges of trafficking fentanyl and possession of marijuana with intent.
• Marquez James on charges of trafficking fentanyl, possession of marijuana with intent, theft by receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Williams was booked into Richmond County jail and the others were booked into Burke County jail.

“This operation highlights our ongoing commitment to combatting illegal drug activity in our communities,” Sheriff Alfonzo Williams said. “We are grateful for the collaboration with our law enforcement partners in Richmond County and remain dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens.”

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