Operation Westside Wakeup Leads to Major Drug Bust, Multiple Arrests in Bibb County

A months-long investigation dubbed “Operation Westside Wakeup,” spearheaded by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit, has resulted in the arrest of several individuals tied to a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy, including the distribution of K-2 within the Bibb County LEC and cocaine throughout the Macon area.

The investigation began in January 2025 by monitoring jail calls of Akbar Harclerode Sr., revealing a conspiracy with his girlfriend, Kierra Howard, and brother, Hassan Harclerode Sr., to distribute Schedule II (K-2) drugs inside the Bibb County LEC.

As the investigation progressed, a connection to individuals associated with the Macon Mafia Gang in the Macon Area was discovered. This led to a Title-3 Investigation (Interception of Electronic Communication) in April 2025, conducted with the assistance of the Attorney General’s Office and Assistant AG Ashton Jordan.

On May 23, 2025, “Operation Westside Wakeup” culminated in simultaneous search warrants executed by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit/Gangs, ATF, DEA, FBI, SRT, and Investigators from Bibb County Property and Violent Crimes at three separate locations in the Macon area. The main target, Hassan Harclerode Sr., was apprehended during a traffic stop while leaving one of the locations. Investigators determined that Hassan Harclerode Sr. was responsible for the distribution of over 1,000 grams of Cocaine/Crack Cocaine.

The searches yielded significant contraband, including:

Approximately 17 Pounds of Marijuana
Approximately 1.28 pounds of Cocaine/Crack Cocaine
Approximately 3 ounces of Ecstasy
Canik 9mm handgun
Great Lakes GL-15 Rifle
Anderson Manufacturing AR15 Rifle
Digital Scales and Packaging Materials
Approximately $110,000.00 in US Currency from Drug Proceeds

As of June 10, 2025, several other search warrants and traffic stops related to the case have been conducted, leading to the arrest of multiple co-conspirators on outstanding warrants and charges of Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).

Those arrested and charged include:

Hassan Shirell Harclerode Sr.: Conspiracy to Violate the GA Controlled Substance Act (K-2), Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine), Trafficking in Schedule I (Ecstasy), Trafficking in Marijuana, and Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).
Akbar Muhammed Harclerode Sr. (Already incarcerated): Conspiracy to Violate the Georgia Controlled Substance Act (K-2), Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (3 counts).
Kierra Sharday Howard: Conspiracy to Violate the Georgia Controlled Substance Act (K-2).
Akbar Muhammed Harclerode Jr.: Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine), Trafficking in Schedule II (Fentanyl), Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (2 counts), Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.
Chanika Shamill Randall: Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).
Rodney Dewayne Clyde: Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).
Arias Lamar Clyde: Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).
Gregory Arnett Woodard: Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine), Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.
Thomas Jerry Butler: Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).
Tylon Evans: Sale of Schedule II (Fentanyl) (2 counts), Sale of Methamphetamine.
Clarence Davis Smith: Conspiracy for Trafficking in Schedule II (Cocaine).

ATF Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge Thomas Crawford stated, “It is our duty to make all communities a safe place for you and your families. The safety of the public is at the core of ATF’s mission, and we stand with our law enforcement partners eradicating violent crime from our streets and keeping firearms from the hands of gang members and prohibited persons.”

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr emphasized the state’s commitment: “We’re working each day to disrupt and dismantle the growing gang networks that are terrorizing our communities, and those who engage in violent crime will be held accountable.”

FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown added, “Operation ‘Westside Wakeup’ is a strong example of the impact we can have when agencies come together to target organized crime at every level.”

Bibb County Sheriff David J. Davis highlighted the scope of the operation: “This operation illustrates how the illicit drug trade reaches from the cell block to the city street. We can be very grateful for the dedicated work of the local, state, and federal investigators in bringing to justice those individuals who work to bring poison into our community.”

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office noted this was the first Title-3 Investigation they have spearheaded as the lead investigative agency in over 10 years, expressing satisfaction with the successful outcome of removing illegal drugs from the streets. They extended gratitude to the Attorney General’s Office and Assistant AG Ashton Jordan, ATF, DEA, FBI, GBI, and all other agencies that participated in and assisted with “Operation Westside Wakeup.”