Several Arrested in Bulloch for Narcotics Trafficking After Citizen Complaints

The Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office arrested several individuals Thursday in a narcotics trafficking investigation. BCSO Crime
Suppression Team began the investigation after numerous complaints from citizens.

From BCSO:

In response to numerous complaints from citizens about drug activity in the area of Van Buren Street and Elm Street, both within the city limits of Statesboro, the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team began an investigation into individuals alleged to be involved. The investigation identified Rotema Watson and Purlay Johnson, both of Statesboro, GA, to be the main suspects in this case.

The investigation led to a search warrant being obtained for a residence on Van Buren Street. On 12/18/2025, the search warrant was executed by CST Investigators, deputies of the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team, and deputies of the BCSO K9 Unit. The search of this residence yielded a trafficking amount of methamphetamine, distribution amounts of cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, and a handgun. Rotema Watson, Frances Howard, and Roshaunda Johnson were taken into custody at this location and transported to the Bulloch County Jail.

Investigators and Deputies then went to an apartment nearby on Elm Street. An investigation at this location yielded quantities of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug related objects. As a result, Purlay Johnson, Imonee McClouden, James Campbell, Shamari Harris, and Ryan Thomas were arrested and transported to the Bulloch County Jail.

Arrests from this operation are as follows:

Rotema Alexander Watson

 Rotema Alexander Watson
o Sale of Methamphetamine (2 Counts)
o Trafficking Methamphetamine
o Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
o Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
o Possession of Drug Related Objects
o Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
o Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Felonies

Roshaunda Ida Daschell Johnson

 Roshaunda Ida Daschell Johnson
o Sale of Methamphetamine
o Unlawful Use of Communications Facility
o Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers

Frances Nichole Howard

 Frances Nichole Howard
o Possession of Methamphetamine
o Possession of Cocaine
o Possession of Marijuana less than 1 oz
o Possession of Drug Related Objects

Purlay Tashawn Johnson

 Purlay Tashawn Johnson
o Possession of Methamphetamine
o Possession of Marijuana less than 1 oz
o Possession of Drug Related Objects

Imonee Deonshay McClouden

 Imonee Deonshay McClouden
o Possession of Schedule 1
o Possession of Marijuana less than 1 oz

James Ryan Campbell

 James Ryan Campbell
o Possession of Methamphetamine
o Possession of Marijuana less than 1 oz

Shamari Imonie Harris

 Shamari Imonie Harris
o Possession of Methamphetamine
o Possession of Marijuana less than 1 oz
o Possession of Drug Related Object

Ryan Colby Thomas

 Ryan Colby Thomas
o Possession of Methamphetamine
o Possession of Marijuana less than 1 oz
o Possession of Drug Related Object

More arrests are expected to be made in connection with these cases. No further information is being released at this time.

Sheriff Brown would also 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. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at https://bullochsheriff.com/anonymous-tip/. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team.