DeKalb County

4 arrested, 1 wanted after DeKalb police say they shut down drug trafficking operation

DeKalb County major drug trafficking operation shut down (DeKalb County Police Department)

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County police said they arrested four people and are still looking for a fifth person after a major drug trafficking operation in DeKalb County.

Between June 19 and 25, the DeKalb County Police Department’s Gang Unit and agents with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program conducted an investigation into a drug trafficking operation in both DeKalb County and the City of Atlanta.

Four people were arrested as part of a drug trafficking bust including top row, from left: Dontrell Lamar Brown, Joseph Collier, Karleah Edwards and Stanley Johnson.

Multiple search warrants were issued, which led to major seizures that include nearly 4 kilograms of fentanyl, over $100,000 in cash, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, as well as eight guns, ammunition and drug trafficking tools, authorities said.

Police arrested Dontrell Brown, Karleah Edwards, Stanley Johnson and Joseph Collier.

Warrants have also been issued for William Brown, who is still wanted.

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