Dozen facing charges

Jeff Davis Sheriff Preston Bohannon announced that several drug-related arrests were made in Jeff Davis County. Sheriff Bohannon said as a result of several drug investigations, intense drug suppression efforts, by investigators and deputies, several suspects have been arrested on the following charges:
Charles Edwards Dukes of Hazlehurst was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug related objects.
Angela Shanta Williams-Balkcom of Hazlehurst was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of drug related objects of cocaine.
Kayla Duron Carelock of Hazlehurst was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug related objects.
Kiearie Sanborn Parker of Hazlehurst was charged with of sale of cocaine.
Michael Hawk Kirkland of Hazlehurst was charged with possession of methamphetamine.
Porsha Jakia Fredrick of Baxley was charged with trafficking in illegal drugs, cocaine, marijuana, or methamphetamine, possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Kelly Dean Labigang Jr. of Hazlehurst was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of drug related objects and possession of marijuana.
Kendrick Alexander Conley of Douglas was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Joseph Heasley of Hazlehurst was charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Rodney Raynard King Jr. of Hazlehurst was charged with two counts of sale of cocaine and sale of cocaine within a 1,000 feet of a Park.
Bob Christopher Harper of Hazlehurst was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a drug related object.
Reuben Alexander Conley of Douglas was charged with possession of a controlled substance trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of drug related objects.
Sheriff Bohannon thanks the community for their support of his office’s efforts to combat drugs in Jeff Davis County. He reminds citizens every call made in supporting his efforts are greatly appreciated and play a dominant role in his department’s success. If you have information on any illegal activity feel free to contact the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office at 912-375-6600 and you can remain anonymous.