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The following was taken from a press release distributed by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on May 7, 2024:
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. – On Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 1:43pm, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta Mall, in reference to shots fired. During the course of the investigation of the Augusta Mall shooting, Investigators from the Criminal Investigation Division, to include Violent Crimes, Narcotics and the Gang Unit, were working together to locate and arrest the subjects involved in the shooting.
On April 30, 2024, they executed a search warrant on a residence at 3411 Webster Drive, Augusta, Georgia. The search warrant led to the seizure of approximately 3.6 kilograms of Fentanyl, 17.82 ounces of Cocaine, 12.24 ounces of Marijuana, 7 firearms (3-reported stolen), 1 vehicle, and $1,766.00 in United States currency.
Jerry “Jaybo” Jackson was arrested for Unlawful Criminal Street Gang Activity, Trafficking Fentanyl, Trafficking Cocaine, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime. Victoria Griffin was arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl, Trafficking Cocaine, (2-counts) Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.
During the course of this investigation, it became apparent this residence was a safe haven and drug distribution location for members of the dangerous criminal street gang LOE (Loyalty of Everything). This is a continuation of Sheriff Roundtree’s commitment to the disruption and dismantling of these criminal street gangs that operate in our community.