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2 arrested for trying to smuggle drugs into Washington County prison using drone

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  March 3, 2025 9:12am EST
Georgia
FOX 5 Atlanta
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The Brief

    • Two suspects were arrested in Washington County for attempting a drone drug drop near a prison.
    • Shantavia Glass and Eddie Williams face multiple felony charges, including drug trafficking.
    • Deputies say they remain "relentless" in stopping contraband smuggling into prisons.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. - A routine patrol near a Washington County prison led to the recent arrest of two people attempting to use a drone to deliver contraband to inmates.

What we know:

According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a deputy spotted several suspicious vehicles near the prison around 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 26. Upon investigation, the deputy approached one of the vehicles and found a man and a woman with a large drone carrying packages zip-tied to the bottom.

Authorities arrested Shantavia Glass, 38, of Clarkston, and Eddie Williams, 55, of Stone Mountain. 

What's next:

Both suspects face multiple felony charges, including trafficking in marijuana, trafficking in methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II drug, and six counts of trading with inmates.

What they're saying:

The sheriff’s office emphasized its commitment to cracking down on contraband smuggling, stating that its deputies remain "relentless" in protecting the community and ensuring prison security.

The Source

  • Information for the above story came from a press release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. 

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