AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) - Deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff's office have arrested four people after an undercover narcotics investigation. The incident happened on Thursday, Mar. 23.

According to the Sheriff's Office, the arrest was made after search warrants were executed at 2229 Hollis Road and 2242 Sullivan Road.

The raid was conducted as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the area. The four people arrested are thirty-two-year-old Jovel Molock of Augusta, nineteen-year-old Jordan Curtis of Augusta, nineteen-year-old Tarrel Gilbert of Augusta, and nineteen-year-old Myanna Cantrell of Augusta.

Deputies say during the search, they seized a significant amount of illegal drugs, including 1.79 kilograms of Cocaine, 20 grams of Marijuana, 1 gram of MDMA, and 1.1 grams of Psilocybin mushrooms. Additionally, eight firearms, one vehicle, and $17,244.00 were confiscated.

Three of the suspects remain behind bars. 

 

Here is a breakdown of the charges each individual is facing: 

  • Jovel Molock, 32, of Augusta, faces charges that include unlawful street gang activity, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, trafficking in cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, trafficking in cocaine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, obstructing or hindering a 911 call, simple battery and criminal trespass.
  • Jordan Curtis, 19, of Augusta, faces charges that include unlawful street gang activity, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

 

  • Tarrell Gilbert, 19, of Augusta, faces charges that include possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a park or public housing and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

 

  • Myanna Cantrell, 19, of Augusta, is facing charges that include trafficking in cocaine.

 

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