Separate traffic stop and search warrant result in arrests of two Douglas residents
COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. — Two separate drug investigations in Coffee County have resulted in methamphetamine trafficking charges against two Douglas residents, according to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests occurred three days apart earlier this month and involved the sheriff’s office Drug Interdiction & Criminal Enforcement Unit and the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit.
The first arrest followed a traffic stop on Sept. 8. According to the sheriff’s office, D.I.C.E. Unit agents stopped a vehicle driven by 46-year-old Cameron Dale Pierce of Douglas after observing an improper turn.
During the stop, authorities said agents observed indicators of possible criminal activity and found suspected methamphetamine in Pierce’s possession. The Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit was then called to assist. A subsequent search allegedly uncovered more than 28 grams of suspected methamphetamine, along with additional controlled substances.
Pierce was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of controlled substances.
A second operation occurred Sept. 11 when narcotics agents executed a search warrant at a residence in Northside Mobile Home Park. Authorities said 53-year-old Shelia Marie Dunn of Douglas was encountered at the residence and allegedly found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Dunn was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and violation of probation.
The two cases are separate, and authorities have not indicated that Pierce and Dunn or the investigations are connected.
In announcing the arrests, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office also warned about the dangers associated with illicit methamphetamine, including the possibility of contamination with synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
Authorities noted that naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose but does not reverse the stimulant effects of methamphetamine itself.
Both cases remain allegations, and those charged are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
