Sheriff’s Report

• Thomas Lee Pardon III, 49, was arrested Saturday, March 29, and charged with felony - trafficking methampheta-mine

(two counts), trafficking fentanyl, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of firearm/knife during the commission of crime (two counts), possession of firearm by convicted felon, misdemeanor - possession of marijuana less than 1oz, obstructing/hindering of officers and possession of drug related objects.

Aggressive Crime Enforcement (ACE) Unit Investigators Wayne Mercer and Greg Nettles conducted a traffic stop in Pierce County that led to Self’s arrest.

• Lester Lee Self, 26, was arrested Thursday, April 3, and charged with felony - possession of schedule I controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana less than 1oz;, possession of drug related objects and probation warrant (served).

K-9 Sergeant Michael James was requested by Georgia State Patrol to assist in a traffic stop in Pierce County leading to Self’s arrest.

• Elijah Hoke Carter, 20, was arrested Monday, April 7, on an outstanding warrant for felony - agg ravated stalking.

Deputy Colene Thrift and Deputy Bryce Edwards conducted a traffic stop in Pierce County that led to Carter’s arrest.

• Lana Clough Williams, 55, was arrested Monday, April 7, and charged with felony - possession of methamp hetamine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of a scheduled IV controlled substance, misdemeanor - drugs not in original container, possession of drug related objects and felony probation warrant out of McIntosh County.

K-9 Sergeant Michael James responded to an area in Pierce County that led to Williams’ arrest.

Sheriff Ramsey Bennett encourages anyone with information on any illegal drug and/or criminal activity to contact the A.C.E. (Aggressive Crime Enforcement) Unit at 912-807-2677, TIP Line at 912-807-8477, or download the free Pierce County Sheriff's app and send an anonymous tip.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Blackshear Times receives the Sheriff’s Report from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. We are not at liberty to change any facts in the reports that are sent to us. If there is an error in the report, contact the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.