Bibb County operation leads to five arrests, seizure of 10 firearms and drugs
Bibb County deputies seize 10 guns, marijuana and ecstasy during drug operation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Five people were arrested and 10 firearms were seized during a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office operation targeting illegal drugs and weapons in Macon.
The sheriff’s office says its Special Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Gang Unit and SWAT Team, carried out five search warrants Wednesday, November 4, as part of an operation called “Operation Community Shield.”
Investigators recovered marijuana, ecstasy, firearms, digital scales and drug packaging materials during searches at several residences.
According to the sheriff’s office, the operation resulted in the arrests of five people:
Deambrose Butler, 33, was arrested at a residence in the 900 block of A Street.
Investigators say they recovered a digital scale, packaging materials, baggies, marijuana and a firearm during the search.
Butler faces charges related to the possession and distribution of marijuana, including an offense involving drugs near a park or housing project, and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies.
Christan/Christian Person, 30, and Jessica Person, 30, were arrested following a search at a residence in the 800 block of A Street.
Investigators say they observed a man leave a vehicle, enter the residence and later exit through the back carrying a bookbag.
The man was identified as Christian Person. Investigators also arrested the driver of the vehicle, identified as Jessica Person.
During the search, deputies recovered 24 grams of ecstasy, 346 grams of marijuana, 458 grams of marijuana packaged for distribution and three firearms.
Christian Person faces multiple drug and weapons charges, including possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance with intent to distribute.
Jessica Person faces charges including conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Controlled Substances Act, marijuana-related offenses and weapons charges. She also faces charges related to driving with a suspended, canceled or revoked registration and making a false statement about motor vehicle insurance requirements.
Kenterrious Coker Sr., 37, was arrested at a residence in the 1100 block of N. Beddingfield Drive.
Investigators say they recovered four firearms, approximately 1.8 pounds of marijuana, packaging materials, a digital scale and currency.
Coker faces marijuana-related charges, including an offense involving drugs near a park or housing project, and four counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies.
Melvin Dunlap Jr., 41, was arrested at a residence in the 1400 block of Bailey Avenue.
During that search, investigators recovered two firearms, approximately 20 individually packaged bags of suspected marijuana weighing about 3.5 grams each, and a pill bottle containing suspected ecstasy pills packaged in small bags.
Dunlap faces charges related to marijuana possession, possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance with intent to distribute, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies and theft by receiving stolen property.
At the conclusion of Operation Community Shield, investigators reported seizing a total of 10 firearms, along with a large amount of marijuana and a large quantity of ecstasy.
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said the operation was about more than arrests and drug seizures.
“These operations send a clear message that we will not allow drug trafficking and the violence that too often accompanies it to take root in our community.”
— Bibb County Sheriff David Davis
Davis commended the Special Investigations Unit, Gang Unit and SWAT Team for their coordinated efforts.
He said the sheriff’s office plans to continue its efforts to address drug trafficking and improve safety throughout Macon-Bibb County.
The investigation involved five search warrants, according to the sheriff’s office.
