Four individuals have been sentenced to prison following a two-year investigation by the FBI, known as Operation Mobile Order. The operation targeted an armed drug trafficking network in Macon, Georgia, which was responsible for distributing large amounts of cocaine and resulted in the seizure of 26 firearms, including a machinegun.
“Operation Mobile Order demonstrates the strength and coordination of law enforcement working to dismantle violent armed criminal organizations throughout the Middle District of Georgia,” said U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes. “No matter how long it takes, we will not stop our efforts to shut down criminal groups threatening the safety of our communities.”
Robert Gibbs, Supervisory Senior Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta’s Macon office, stated: “Operation Mobile Order dismantled a violent drug trafficking organization that treated a Macon neighborhood like a retail storefront for cocaine, backed by an arsenal of firearms. This investigation shows the FBI’s commitment to targeting criminal networks that fuel addiction, violence and fear in our communities. We will continue to work should-to-shoulder with our partners to make Central Georgia a safer place to live.”
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis added: “Operation Mobile Order represents the best in local and federal law enforcement partnerships. Together, FBI agents and Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators worked tirelessly to bring this cadre of criminals to justice. Our community is much better off with these peddlers of poison off our streets.”
On March 2, Devonta Jackson (31), Laderion Jacobs (30), Ladarrious King (31), and Tanya Card (51), all from Macon, were sentenced on charges related to conspiracy or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Their sentences ranged from six months to over 12 years in prison, followed by supervised release periods.
Another defendant, Leroy Mintz (29), was sentenced on February 5 to more than ten years in prison after pleading guilty last November.
Several others have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing. These include Eddie Reese (53) from Atlanta; Roddreckious Williams (33); Antonyo Daniels (30); Alton Oliver (43); Trayvon Simmons (28); Marvin Huff (50); and Roosevelt Cole (52). They face potential sentences ranging up to life imprisonment and significant fines depending on their charges.
Sentencing dates are determined by the court system; parole is not available for federal convictions.
Court documents reveal that Operation Mobile Order focused on an armed drug trafficking group led by Reese during 2022 and 2023. The investigation included nine controlled purchases of cocaine or crack cocaine and intercepted communications detailing transactions involving kilograms sourced from Atlanta suppliers.
The main distribution site operated out of Richard Street in Macon and functioned as a central location where members worked shifts selling drugs. In recorded calls referenced in court documents, Reese discussed overdoses within the community and claimed his operation would be easily identified if involved due to its scale.
Investigators executed eleven federal search warrants across multiple locations—including Macon, Warner Robins, and Atlanta—resulting in seizures of narcotics, cash totaling $93,247, firearms including a machinegun at co-conspirator Oliver’s residence on Williamson Road.
This prosecution falls under Operation Take Back America—a national initiative utilizing Department of Justice resources against illegal immigration as well as transnational criminal organizations—and aims at reducing violent crime within communities.
The case was investigated by both the FBI and Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. U.S. Attorney Will Keyes is leading prosecution efforts for the government.
