Investigation nets guns, gangs, drugs

A several month-long criminal street gang and narcotics investigation into multiple individuals throughout Habersham County and surrounding areas concluded on April 21 after suspects were arrested and charged during search warrant operations conducted at two residences in Habersham County and a traffic stop was made earlier this month.

Also, the investigation identified criminal street gang members and associates planning and then carrying out an assault on an inmate at the Habersham County Detention Center. This group of individuals were found to be associated with each other through the sale/distribution and trafficking of illegal narcotics including methamphetamine, fentanyl and firearms.

Arrests made on April 13 during a traffic stop in Habersham County for trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana in Habersham County include:

• Nigel Alan Waddell, 34, Mt. Airy – trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana;

• Amber Nicole Addis, 29, of Clarkesville – trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana;

• Clinton Josiah Davis, 40, of Cleveland – trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

A search warrant execution April 21 at 1033 Smith Loop Demorest resulted in the recovery of multiple items that were identified as stolen, including a vehicle, firearm, and tools. Approximately $2,100 cash was also seized.

Those arrested include:

• David Lee Nix, 34, Demorest – trafficking in Schedule II controlled substance, fentanyl, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felony, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, two counts of theft by receiving stolen vehicle, theft by receiving stolen firearm, theft by receiving stolen tools, criminal damage to property, and owning, operating, or conducting a chop shop;

• Eric Edward Thompson, 39, Clarkesville – possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony,

• Anthony Bryson Ewing, 21, Maysville – outstanding warrants;

• Benjamin Joel Babcock, 39, Homer – outstanding warrants.

Arrests made April 21 during a search warrant execution at 185 Alonzo Wade Road, Alto, resulted in seizure of approximately 407 grams of methamphetamine, two firearms, and approximately $1,300.

Those arrested include:

• Douglas Waylon Davis, 42, of Cornelia – trafficking methamphetamine, possession of firearm by a convicted felon;

• Bobby James Ayers, 50, of Alto – possession of methamphetamine, possession of firearm by a convicted felon.

Arrests made on April 13 and April 14 involved individuals associated with the criminal street gang Ghostface Gangsters and followed an assault on an inmate in the Habersham County Detention Center on Jan. 21.

Those arrests include:

• Nigel Alan Waddell, 34, of Mt. Airy – aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and three counts of violation of the Georgia Street Gang and Terrorism Act;

• Fellica Necole Davis, 40, Demorest – aggravated assault, aggravated battery, violation of the Georgia Street Gang and Terrorism Act;

• Robert Ronin-Bojangles Angove, 18, Clarkesville – aggravated assault, aggravated battery, violation of the Georgia Street Gang and Terrorism Act.

In total, the arrests and search warrants resulted in the seizure of 1,518 grams of methamphetamine, 13 grams of fentanyl, 214 grams of marijuana, 14 guns, and $4,466 cash.

The investigation remains active as additional charges and individuals are being pursued.

Agencies involved include Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, GBI Gang Task Force, and FBI Safe Streets Task Force Gainesville.

Search warrant executions and operations were conducted by Habersham County Special Response Team (SRT) and Georgia State Patrol SWAT.

– Habersham County