Gangster Disciples arrested in Habersham Co

The GBI says seven accused gang members have been arrested in Habersham County. Suspects from Habersham, Hall, and Stephens counties are among those in custody, as well as suspected members of the Gangsters Disciples from North Carolina.

From WSB TV…

A multi-agency investigation led to several alleged Georgia gang members facing multiple charges.

Last year in October, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Gang Task Force investigated the Habersham Gangster Disciples street gang members and associates.

The gang members are linked to several crimes involving violations of gang terrorism, racketeering, and selling illegal drugs.

Georgia and North Carolina agents conducted search warrants and arrest warrants on April 18.

Those arrested include:

· Roger Laquerrius Neal, 34, of Toccoa, GA, was charged with Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Violation of Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and possession of Schedule III drug with intent to distribute.

· Tyler Dallas Cagle, 33, of Waynesville, NC, was charged with Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Violation of Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, possession of Schedule III drug with intent to distribute, simple assault, and terroristic threats.

· Sarah Smathers, 31, of Waynesville, NC, was charged with Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Violation of Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and possession of Schedule III drug with intent to distribute.

· Terry Ray Williams Jr., 20, of Waynesville, NC, was charged with Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Violation of Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and possession of Schedule III drug with intent to distribute.

· Shelby Page Stephens, 63, of Waynesville, NC, was charged with Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Violation of Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and possession of Schedule III drug with intent to distribute.

· Quillan Leshun Samuels, 25, of Gainesville, GA, was charged with Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Violation of Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, Terroristic Threats, and possession of Schedule III drug with intent to distribute.

· Andrew Nelson Dover, 47, of Habersham County, GA, was charged with Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Violation of Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and possession of Schedule III drug with intent to distribute.

©2024 Cox Media Group