Multiple Macon Defendants Sentenced After FBI Operation Dismantles Armed Cocaine Trafficking Network
Macon, GA — Four defendants were sentenced to federal prison this week following a two-year investigation that uncovered a Macon-based drug trafficking network responsible for distributing large amounts of cocaine while operating with an arsenal of firearms.
The investigation, known as Operation Mobile Order, was led by the FBI and focused on dismantling an armed criminal organization operating in Central Georgia.
According to federal prosecutors, the network distributed kilograms of cocaine and maintained a heavily armed operation. During the investigation, law enforcement seized 26 firearms, including a machine gun.
The following defendants were sentenced on March 2:
Devonta Jackson, 31, of Macon, was sentenced to 155 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
Laderion Jacobs, also known as “Johnny” or “Johnny Cain,” 30, of Macon, was sentenced to 100 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to the same charge.
Ladarrious King, 31, of Macon, received a 70-month prison sentence followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
Tanya Card, 51, of Macon, was sentenced to six months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.
Another defendant connected to the case, Leroy Mintz, also known as “Booman,” 29, of Macon, was sentenced earlier on February 5 to 132 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
Several additional defendants have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing. They include Eddie Reese of Atlanta, Roddreckious Williams of Macon, Antonyo Daniels of Macon, Alton Oliver of Macon, Trayvon Simmons of Macon, Marvin Huff of Macon and Roosevelt Cole of Macon.
According to court documents, the FBI began investigating the organization in 2022 and 2023. The group operated what investigators described as a “trap house” on Richard Street in Macon where drugs were sold openly, with members of the organization working shifts to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine.
During the investigation, agents conducted nine controlled purchases of drugs and intercepted numerous phone calls and text messages discussing cocaine transactions with suppliers based in Atlanta.
Investigators said the operation functioned much like a business, with leaders directing others to collect money, distribute drugs and maintain the operation.
Federal agents executed 11 search warrants in Macon, Warner Robins and Atlanta in November 2023. During those searches, investigators seized cocaine, $93,247 in cash and the 26 firearms connected to the organization.
One of the firearms seized during the investigation was a machine gun that investigators located at the home of a co-conspirator in Macon.
The case was investigated by the FBI and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Federal prosecutors said the investigation was part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at targeting criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking and violent crime.
