Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has indicted 16 individuals in connection with a series of assaults that occurred at the Coffee Correctional Facility (CCF) on Dec. 13, 2025. As asserted in the indictment, all 16 defendants are members of the Bloods criminal street gang, and they were all in CCF custody at the time of the incident. Specifically, they are alleged to have stabbed and assaulted multiple inmates in the facility. The victims sustained critical injuries and were transported out of CCF for life-saving medical care.
“Gang activity won’t be tolerated in this state, no matter where it’s found, and we appreciate our partners at GDC for working with us on this case,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “Together, we’re taking down violent criminal networks, and we’re prosecuting all those involved. This is exactly why we created our Gang Prosecution Unit, so we could serve as a force multiplier and keep Georgians safe.”
This case was investigated by the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Criminal Investigation Division – Southeast Region.
“Identifying and managing those participating in gang activity from behind the walls of our facilities is paramount in our commitment to public safety,” said GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver. “Any criminal activity perpetrated inside of our facilities will not be tolerated, and we are grateful to our state and federal partners for their assistance in bringing this case to a close.”
Coffee County Indictment
On June 18, 2026, the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit presented evidence to a Coffee County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of all 16 defendants.
Specifically, the defendants are facing the following charges.
Immanuel Scott, 19:
- 2 counts of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Aggravated Battery
- 6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 2 counts of Riot in a Penal Institution
- 1 count of Possession of Prohibited Items by Inmates
Joshua Shelton, 20:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Aggravated Battery
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Jaylen Jones, 21:
- 2 counts of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Aggravated Battery
- 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 2 counts of Riot in a Penal Institution
- 1 count of Possession of Prohibited Items by Inmates
Kentavious Jefferies, 24:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Aggravated Battery
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Derrick Carlton, 26:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Aggravated Battery
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Monquavious Russell, 27:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Aggravated Battery
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
- 1 count of Possession of Prohibited Items by Inmates
Joseph Melendez, 20:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Keshawn Williams, 20:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Jeremy Caldwell, 27:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Tony Landers, 22:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Kelby Durden, 22:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Kevin Wilson, 20:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Salahudin Haynes, 27:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Tomoresnephia Wright, 31:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Jason Priester, 22:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
Sebastian Sanchez, 20:
- 1 count of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Aggravated Battery
- 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Riot in a Penal Institution
- 1 count of Possession of Prohibited Items by Inmates
Read a copy of the indictment (PDF, 4.48 MB) . No further information about the investigation or the indictment may be released at this time by the Attorney General’s Office.
