A drug trafficking investigation led to a large-scale bust on March 17 when the Hart County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 2269 Anderson Hwy Lot 15, according to authorities.
During the operation, police allegedly seized a substantial quantity of illegal substances, including a trafficking amount of cocaine and more than 10 ounces of marijuana. Law enforcement also allegedly recovered multiple firearms – one of which police say was reported stolen – as well as approximately $1,800 in cash.
As a result of the search, 36-year-old Jerod Antonio Jackson of Hartwell was taken into custody and now faces multiple charges, including:
- Trafficking cocaine
- Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
- Possession of drug-related objects
- Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- Theft by receiving stolen property
- Violation of the criminal street gang act
In addition to Jackson’s arrest, a 16-year-old juvenile was also taken into custody on drug and gang-related charges.
Authorities have not released further details about the ongoing investigation.
