Nine Arrested on Johnson Street for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Violations

Nine individuals, including one juvenile, were arrested this week on multiple charges relating to drug trafficking and weapons violations. After being notified by GBI that Rakeil Lanier had active warrants for trafficking methamphetamine, as well as other charges, Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team and K-9 units responded to a location on Johnson Street. According to BCSO, numerous armed males were in the back yard of the residence and attempted to flee before being detained. Investigators recovered loaded firearms, cocaine, pills, and 15 pounds of marijuana.

From BCSO:

On 4/8/2024 Crime Suppression Team Investigators were advised by the GBI that Rakeil Lanier had active warrants through their agency for trafficking methamphetamine and other charges. Information was provided that Lanier may be located at 223 Johnson Street in Statesboro. CST Investigators along with K-9 units responded to 223 Johnson Street in attempt to locate Lanier.

Upon arrival, K-9 made contact with numerous, armed males in the back yard of the residence. As Investigators approached the front of the residence, numerous armed males attempt to flee out of the front door. All were detained and numerous loaded firearms were recovered along with cocaine, pills and 15 pounds of marijuana.

The following individuals were arrested:

Isaiah Stovall was charged with the following offenses:
– Trafficking Marijuana
– Possession of Cocaine with intent to distribute
– Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Certain Felonies (3Counts)
– Possession of a drug related object
– Possession of a schedule II drug with intent to distribute (Oxycodone)
– Possession of a firearm by a underage person (3 counts)

Fayeon Dunning was charged with the following offenses:
– Trafficking Marijuana
– Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Certain Felonies (4 counts)
– Possession of Cocaine with intent to distribure
– Possession of a drug related object
– Possession of a schedule II drug with intent to distribute (Oxycodone)
– Possession of a firearm by an underage person (4 counts)

Rodriggas Scott was charged with the following offenses:
– Obstruction
– Trafficking Marijuana
– Possession of firearm by a convicted felon (4 counts)
– Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute (2 counts)
– Possession of a drug related object
– Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (4 counts)
– Possession of a schedule II drug with intent to distribute (Oxycodone)
– Possession of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a park

Tyrik Holly was charged with the following offenses:
– Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (4 counts)
– Trafficking Marijuana
– Possession of Cocaine with intent to distribute
– Possession of drug related object
– Possession of a schedule II drug with intent to distribute (Oxycodone)

Demarco Eason was charged with the following offenses:
– Trafficking Marijuana
– Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (3 counts)
– Possession of Cocaine with intent to distribute
– Possession of a drug related object
– Probation Violation (Robbery)
– Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (3 counts)
– Possession of a schedule II drug with intent to distribute (Oxycodone)

Damarien Hamilton was charged with the following offenses:
– Theft by receiving firearm
– Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (4 counts)
– Trafficking Marijuana
– Possession of Cocaine with intent to distribute
– Possession of a drug related object
– Possession of a schedule II drug with intent to distribute (Oxycodone)

Rakeil Lanier was charged with the following offenses:

– Trafficking marijauana
– Possession of Cocaine with intent to distribute
– Possession of a drug related object
– Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
– Theft by receiving stolen property
– Obstuction
– Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute
– Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (4 counts)
– Possession of tools for the commission of a crime
– Trafficking methamphetamine
– Possession of a schedule II drug with intent to distribute (Oxycodone)

Jermel Lanier was charged with the following offenses:
– Trafficking Marijauna
– Possession of Cocaine with intent to distribute
– Possession of a drug related object
– Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (3 counts)
– Possession of a schedule II with intent to distribute (Oxycodone)

Juvenile Male was charged with the following offenses:
– Trafficking Marijauana
– Theft by receiving stolen firearm
– Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (3 counts)
– Possession of Cocaine with intent to distribute
– Possession of a drug related object
– Possession of a firearm by an underage person (3 counts)
– Possession of a schedule II drug with intent to distribute (Oxycodone)

Sheriff Brown would like to extend his thanks to all agencies who responded to assist in these arrest and give a special thanks to Bulloch County Dispatchers who were able quickly dispatch extra units to what became a volatile situation. Sheriff Brown would like to encourage citizens to contact the Crime Suppression Team with any complaints of drug activity that you may suspect. All complaints will remain anonymous and will be investigated thoroughly.