Athens drug raid: Police seize firearms, cash, and narcotics in morning search
Fentanyl, cocaine, 18 pounds of marijuana, four firearms, and thousands in cash lay displayed on a table after law enforcement seized the contraband during search warrants executed at three Athens homes on July 24, 2026 (Athens-Clarke County Police D
ATHENS, Ga. - Three Athens men face serious felony charges after law enforcement agencies seized drugs, firearms, and cash during Friday morning search warrants across Athens-Clarke County.
What we know:
The Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force, Athens-Clarke County Police Department Gang and K-9 Units, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force served search warrants Friday morning.
Law enforcement officers searched locations on Sayemore Drive, Massey Lane, and Big Oak Circle.
By the numbers:
During the search, officers confiscated 12 grams of fentanyl, 24 grams of cocaine, and 18 pounds of marijuana.
Investigators also seized four firearms and $8,800 in U.S. currency.
What they're saying:
Police arrested 34-year-old Brian Teasley, 37-year-old Darryl Howard, and 24-year-old Jonathan Edwards, all of Athens.
Teasley faces charges including cruelty to children in the second degree, obstruction, cocaine possession with intent to distribute, three counts of firearm possession by a felony first offender, and two counts of trafficking illegal drugs.
Howard was charged with methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute, two probation violations, and an active warrant from another agency.
Edwards faces five counts of selling cocaine, firearm possession during a felony, and drug trafficking charges.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released details regarding what led up to the investigation or whether additional suspects could face charges.
Officials have not disclosed the specific conditions that prompted the child cruelty charge.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about illegal drug activity in the area should contact the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Tips can be called in directly to the police tip line at 706-613-3297.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Athens-Clarke County Police Department Public Information Lt. Katie Jenkins, who released official details in a press release.