Authorities say a SWAT raid on a thrift store in Forsyth County led to the arrests of three individuals.
Forsyth County authorities say they received a tip in July that the three suspects were allegedly involved in illegal activity inside Possum Gizzards Thrift Store. One of the suspects, according to police, was wanted for escape from the Gwinnett County Comprehensive Correctional Complex.
Police say Forsyth SWAT teams executed a search warrant on the store on Wednesday, Dec. 11, when authorities discovered 29.7 grams of methamphetamine, 1.8 grams of fentanyl, and other drug related-objects. Thirteen firearms were also seized, according to police.
Carl Wilford, who was allegedly selling drugs from the business, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act, possession of drug related objects and hindering apprehension of escaped.
Brianna McCarthy, who authorities say escaped from the correctional complex in 2022, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of scheduled IV controlled substance, possession of drug related objects and ID fraud.
Joshua Massie was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of scheduled IV controlled substance, possession of drug related objects and hindering apprehension of escaped.
