4 arrested after drug investigation at Warner Robins vape shop, homes

According to the Houston County Sheriff's Office, investigators with the Narcotics Investigation Unit executed the warrants Thursday, October 8, at three locations.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were arrested after Houston County sheriff’s investigators executed search warrants at a Warner Robins vape shop and two residences following a months-long drug investigation.

According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, investigators with the Narcotics Investigation Unit executed the warrants Thursday, October 8, at three locations.

The searches took place at Smoke Era, located at 2197 Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins; a residence at 200 Arizona Avenue in Warner Robins; and a residence at 800 Highway 247 in Bonaire.

Investigators seized more than five pounds of raw marijuana, THC gummies, THC vape products, methamphetamine, psilocybin mushroom candy and a 9mm firearm.

Four people were arrested and booked into the Houston County Jail:

• 30-year-old Samer Samir Fadil, of Warner Robins: Identified as the owner of Smoke Era Vape Shop. Charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance with intent to distribute.
• 30-year-old Shannon Marie Woodham, of Bonaire: Identified as an employee of Smoke Era Vape Shop. Charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule I controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
• 43-year-old Justin Roy Mullikin, of Bonaire: Charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
• 18-year-old Dakota Ray Woodham, of Bonaire: Charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of dangerous drugs.

Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton released the following statement:

“If you choose to distribute poison in Houston County, whether on our streets, in our neighborhoods, or under the disguise of operating a legitimate business, you can expect the Houston County Sheriff’s Office to identify you, thoroughly investigate your activities, and pursue every appropriate criminal charge against you. I have seen firsthand the devastating effects illegal drugs have on individuals, families, and our community. Lives are being destroyed, families are being torn apart, and innocent people are suffering because of the actions of those who profit from this poison. As Sheriff, I have a responsibility to protect the citizens of Houston County, and I take that responsibility very seriously. We will remain relentless in our efforts to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. For those struggling with addiction, there is hope, and I believe in second chances. But for those who knowingly profit from the addiction and suffering of others, understand this: We will not tolerate your criminal activities in Houston County.”

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigation Unit at 478-922-1313.