Sheriff Darrell Dix has advised WKEU news that on February 19th, 2017, the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division with the assistance of the Uniform Patrol Division conducted an investigation that lead to the arrest of two individuals for several narcotic and weapon related offenses.
As a result of the operation, agents seized one and half pounds of Marijuana, 18.24 grams of Cocaine, 23.76 grams of Methamphetamine, and quantities of Ecstasy, Hydrocodone, and Xanax pills. THC oil and THC “shatter” which is a marijuana extract were also recovered. An assault rifle, two handguns, $15,000.00 in United States currency, a truck, trailer and two four wheelers were also seized during the operation. The narcotics had a combined estimated street value of approximately $12,000.00.
RAFAEL F RIVERA
ALICIA L. LANIER
Those arrested were Rafael Felipe Rivera and Alicia Lynn Lanier both of 1756 Pine View Dr. Griffin, Ga. They were each charged with:
Possession of Marijuana more than 1oz
Possession of Marijuana with the intent to distribute
Possession of Cocaine
Possession of Cocaine with the intent to distribute
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Methamphetamine with the intent to distribute
Possession of a schedule II narcotic (Hydrocodone)
Possession of a Schedule IV narcotic (Alprazolam)
Possession of a Schedule I narcotic (THC oil)
Possession of a Schedule I narcotic (Ecstasy)
Possession of a schedule I narcotic (THC Shatter)
9 counts of Possession of drug related objects
3 counts of Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime
Theft by receiving a stolen firearm
3 counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Rivera was also charged with tail light requirement, driving while license suspended and tag light requirement.
Rivera and Lanier are currently being held at the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Detention facility awaiting their first appearance hearing.
According to Sheriff Dix “This is a great example of the hard work that our agents and deputies put in to make Spalding County safer. We are proud of and appreciate these deputies and all the members of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office.” As a reminder, anyone who wishes to report illegal activity can contact the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division at 770-467-4210 callers can remain anonymous.