Spalding County Drug Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests, Seizure of Fentanyl and Firearms

A significant drug investigation targeting the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illegal narcotics from a residence at 1332 Canal Street has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of a dangerous array of substances and firearms, according to the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation, conducted by the Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division and S.T.I.N.G Investigators, was initiated after a concerning number of individuals in Spalding County suffered drug overdoses linked to fentanyl allegedly being sold by Robert “Trey” Carroll III and his associates from the Canal Street location.

On Monday, April 21st, 2025, authorities executed search warrants at the residence, uncovering quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, prescription medications, and firearms.

Sheriff Darrell Dix issued a stern statement regarding the dangers of fentanyl and the Sheriff’s Office’s commitment to combating its distribution. “When it comes to fentanyl it seems like it’s a case of stupid is as stupid does. But with this box of chocolates, you know exactly what you’re gonna get. They keep on selling and buying it until one way or another they ‘fentanyl’ around and find out,” Sheriff Dix stated. “If you’re selling and we catch you I want to be perfectly clear, we are going to stack as many charges on you as we can. So, you better keep your grass cut, junk cars out of your yard, and your dogs contained too.”

The Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to the Upson County Drug Task Force, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County Police Department, and the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office for their valuable assistance in the investigation.

The following individuals have been arrested and face a range of charges, including conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute various narcotics and unlawful use of telecommunication devices:

• Robert “Trey” Carroll III, WM, 26, Griffin: Conspiracy involving Fentanyl, Ecstasy, and Methamphetamine; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device; Sale and Possession with intent to distribute a Schedule 4 narcotic; Possession of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Drug related objects.
• Lisa Carroll, WF, 52, Griffin: Disorderly House.
• Hunter Parris, WM, 30, Griffin: Conspiracy to possess Fentanyl; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device; Possession of Fentanyl with intent to distribute; Possession of Fentanyl and Drug Related Objects.
• Malinda Smith-Bennett, WF, 56, Griffin: Possession of Fentanyl with intent to distribute; Possession of Fentanyl and a Schedule 4 narcotic; Possession of Drug related objects.
• Carson Parks, WF, 22, Thomaston: Possession of Methamphetamine.
• Ivey Caldwell, WF, 23, Griffin: Conspiracy to possess Fentanyl; Unlawful use of a Telecommunication device.
• Melisa Folsom, WF, 58, Griffin: Conspiracy to possess Fentanyl; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device.
• Brannon Dalton Folsom, WM, 22, Griffin: Conspiracy to purchase Fentanyl; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device; Possession of Fentanyl.
• Thomas Joseph Shockley, WM, 40, Griffin: Possession of Schedule I and Schedule III narcotics.
• Alexis Simms, WF, 26, Barnesville: Conspiracy to purchase Fentanyl; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device.
• Justin Buck, WM, 20, Griffin: Conspiracy to Purchase Fentanyl; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device.

Authorities are actively seeking the following individuals who have outstanding warrants related to this investigation:

• Hunter Wells, WM, 22 Griffin: Conspiracy to possess Fentanyl; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device.
• Griffin Cleveland, WM, 29, Griffin: Conspiracy to possess Fentanyl; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device.
• Heather Senedouangdeth, WF, 30, Griffin: Conspiracy to possess Fentanyl; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device.
• Demarious Williams, BM, 33, Griffin: Conspiracy to purchase Ecstasy; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device.
• Gabrielle Nirece Stephens, WF, 22, Griffin: Conspiracy to Purchase Fentanyl; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device.
• Anthony Dwayne Carter Jr, BM, 38, Griffin: Conspiracy to purchase Ecstasy; Unlawful use of Telecommunication device.

The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information on the whereabouts of these wanted individuals to come forward.