The GBI has arrested Travis Sims, age 49, of Gainesville, and Derrance Damon, age 43, of Cleveland, following a three-month federal, state, and local drug investigation.
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“On March 28, 2024, Sims was arrested and charged with the trafficking of fentanyl, trafficking of cocaine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and sale of cocaine. Damon was arrested and charged with trafficking of fentanyl, possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
After a three-month multi-agency investigation, investigators executed search warrants at a home in the 4000 block of Post Road, Cleveland, GA, and a storage unit located in Gainesville, GA. The following items were seized on March 30, 2024:
- Over half a pound of suspected fentanyl
- Over 110 grams of suspected crack cocaine
- Over half an ounce of suspected powder cocaine
- Numerous prescription pills
- Firearms
The total street value of the drugs seized is $23,000.”