Two Dealers Arrested in Douglas Drug Raids, Crack Cocaine, Stolen Handgun and Cash Seized

DOUGLAS, Ga. Two Douglas men were arrested after investigators executed separate search warrants targeting crack cocaine distribution, leading to the seizure of narcotics, a stolen handgun and nearly $4,000 in cash, according to the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit.

The raids were carried out during the early morning hours of June 12 by agents with the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit, assisted by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office D.I.C.E. Unit, as part of separate narcotics investigations in Coffee County.

The first search warrant was executed at a residence on Terrell Road, where investigators arrested 28-year-old Quanta Taylor following an investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine.

During the search, agents seized approximately 54.6 grams of crack cocaine, a stolen 9mm handgun and $3,978 in cash that investigators believe was connected to illegal drug activity.

Taylor was charged with theft by receiving stolen property, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies, receipt, possession or transfer of a firearm by a convicted felon or felony first offender, and two counts of probation violation involving a fingerprintable offense.

After completing the first search warrant, investigators executed a second warrant at a residence on Spooner Court, where they arrested 60-year-old Cleveland Tanksley following what authorities described as a lengthy narcotics investigation.

Agents recovered approximately 5.6 grams of crack cocaine during the search. Tanksley was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

Chief Brannen Pruette credited the successful operation to the cooperation between the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office D.I.C.E. Unit.

“Successful cases like these are built through patience, teamwork, and a commitment to following every lead,” Pruette said. “Each arrest and every ounce of narcotics taken out of circulation is another step towards keeping our neighborhood safe and preserving the quality of life our citizens deserve.”

Coffee County Sheriff Fred T. Cole said investigators will continue pursuing individuals involved in drug trafficking regardless of the quantity of narcotics involved.

“Whether it’s five grams or fifty grams, every dealer pushing poison into our community is a threat to the safety of our citizens,” Cole said. “We will continue to identify you, investigate you, and arrest you. If you choose to profit from addiction, expect to meet the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit and the D.I.C.E. Unit. We will use every legal resource available to remove these drugs from our streets and hold those responsible accountable.”

Both Taylor and Tanksley are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

The Douglas Coffee Drug Unit encourages anyone with information about illegal drug activity to report it anonymously through local law enforcement.