Contraband Arrests at Multiple State Prisons

On July 19 at Telfair SP, the Telfair County Sheriff's Office (SO) observed 2 unknown civilians near the facility. The GDC Canine Unit responded to the area and detained Civilians Jaleel Stribling and Terrence Welch. Two backpacks were recovered from civilians Stribling and Welch, which contained 324 grams of marijuana, 2,306 grams of tobacco, 10 packs of cigarettes, 25 cigars, 5 vapes, 15 packs of rolling paper, 1 ski mask, 1 pair of shorts, 1 shirt, 0 pair of shoes, 6 pairs of socks, and 4 cell phones. Telfair County SO arrested the civilians and took them to Telfair County Jail with pending charges.

On July 20 at Hancock SP, GDC Canine observed 2 suspects near the facility. A search of the area was conducted, 2 black backpacks were recovered, and 3 additional suspects were apprehended. The backpacks contained 366 grams of tobacco, 13 cellphones, 8 chargers, 11 vapes, 28 lighters, and 20 white tank tops. All suspects were taken to Hancock County Jail pending charges.

On July 21 at Macon SP, the GDC Canine Unit located an unidentified subject near the facility, who was quickly apprehended. The GDC Canine Unit began a search of the area and apprehended another unidentified subject. The Canine Unit located 1 bag of contraband, which contained 11 cellphones, 9 charging blocks, 11 charging cords, 1555 grams of tobacco, 2 cellphone cases, 1 bag of grill kits, 1 pair of shoes, and 22 clothing items. Macon County Sheriff's Office arrested civilians Ariel Gaston and Brandon Stewart.