A Toccoa man authorities describe as a known gang member has been arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine and heroin. 26-year-old Shaun Mayfield faces a host of other drug-related charges following a 6-month-long investigation, officials say.
On Friday, September 17, law enforcement officers executed a Fourth Amendment Waiver search on Mayfield at 1520 Defoor Road in Toccoa. During the search, agents say they found nearly $68,000 worth of illegal narcotics in his possession.
Law enforcement officers seized over nine pounds of marijuana, a half pound of methamphetamine, and 11 grams of heroin. They also seized butane hash oil, Ecstasy pills, and cocaine says Trent Hillsman, Special Agent in Charge of the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office.
Hillsman says Mayfield is a known member of the Gangster Disciple criminal street gang. He was on active probation at the time of his arrest.
During Friday’s search, officers also reportedly discovered an AR15 style rifle, semiautomatic pistol, and revolver.
In addition to the trafficking charges, agents charged Mayfield with six weapons violations, felony possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute Ecstasy, butane hash oil, marijuana, and cocaine, and felony theft by receiving a stolen motorcycle.
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, Toccoa Police Department, Department of Community and Supervision, FBI, and ARDEO participated in the investigation.
The case is still active and ongoing and, according to Hillsman, additional charges may be filed.
