Three arrested in countywide enforcement operation that seized drugs and guns
- Classic City News
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Released by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department
On the morning of July 24, 2026, the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force, with the
assistance of the ACCPD Gang and K-9 Units, and FBI Safe Streets Task Force, executed multiple
search warrants across Athens-Clarke County (Sayemore Drive, Massey Lane and Big Oak
Circle).
As a result, officers seized 12 grams of fentanyl, 24 grams of cocaine, 18 pounds of marijuana,
four firearms, and $8,800 in U.S. currency.
Brian Teasley, a 34-year-old male of Athens, GA, was charged with Cruelty to Children in the 2nd
Degree, Obstruction, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Firearm by
Felony First Offender (x3), and Trafficking Cocaine/ Illegal Drugs/ Marijuana/ Methamphetamine
(x2).
Darryl Howard, a 37-year-old male of Athens, GA, was charged with Possession of
Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Probation Violation (x2), and is being held for
another agency’s warrant.Jonathan Edwards, a 24-year-old male of Athens, GA, was charged with Sale of Cocaine (x5),
Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Felonies, and Trafficking Cocaine/ Illegal
Drugs/ Marijuana/ Methamphetamine
Anyone with information related to illegal drug activity is encouraged to call the ACCPD Drug
Tip Line at 706-613-3297.