The Douglas Coffee Drug Unit (DCDU)

A Joint effort by the City of Douglas Police Department & The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office

Under the direct supervision of Captain Dean Willard, The Douglas Coffee Drug Unit (DCDU) is a joint narcotics task force formed through a partnership between the Douglas Police Department and the Coffee County Sheriff's Office. Operating from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office, the DCDU combines the personnel, resources, and expertise of both agencies into a unified force dedicated to combating illegal drug activity throughout Coffee County.

The mission of the DCDU is to aggressively investigate and dismantle drug trafficking organizations, disrupt the distribution of illegal narcotics, remove repeat offenders from the community, and improve the overall safety and quality of life for the citizens of Douglas and Coffee County. Through intelligence driven investigations, search warrants, undercover operations, and collaborative enforcement efforts, the unit targets individuals responsible for distributing dangerous drugs that threaten local neighborhoods.

Since its creation, the DCDU has made an immediate and measurable impact. During its first week of operation, agents seized more than 91 grams of methamphetamine, two pounds of marijuana, six firearms, and $11,069 in drug related cash, resulting in multiple arrests. The unit has continued to build on that success with numerous large scale investigations, including major search warrant operations that have removed significant quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription narcotics, firearms, and other criminal proceeds from the streets of Coffee County.

The Douglas Coffee Drug Unit works closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to identify, investigate, and prosecute those involved in narcotics trafficking and related criminal activity. By combining the strengths of both the Douglas Police Department and the Coffee County Sheriff's Office, the DCDU serves as a force multiplier in the fight against illegal drugs while remaining committed to protecting the communities it serves through professionalism, accountability, and proactive law enforcement.

Phone: 912-384-4227
📧: Dean.Willard

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60-Year-Old Arrested After Suspicious Behavior Prompts Vehicle Search in Coffee County
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60-Year-Old Arrested After Suspicious Behavior Prompts Vehicle Search in Coffee County
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A suspicious vehicle stop in Douglas led to the arrest of a 60-year-old woman after deputies located suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia during a consensual search. She was charged with possession of a controlled substance and booked into the county jail.

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DCDU Uncovers 11 Grams of Meth On A traffic stop in Douglas
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DCDU Uncovers 11 Grams of Meth On A traffic stop in Douglas
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A Coffee County D.I.C.E. traffic stop led to the arrest of Tony Hatch Harper after he admitted marijuana was inside his vehicle, prompting a search that uncovered approximately 11 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Harper faces felony drug charges.

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DCDU Executes Two Search Warrants, Arrest Made.
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DCDU Executes Two Search Warrants, Arrest Made.
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The Douglas Coffee Drug Unit, assisted by the CCSO D.I.C.E. Unit, executed two search warrants, arresting Quanta Taylor and Cleveland Tanksley. Agents seized 60.2 grams of crack cocaine, a stolen handgun, and nearly $4,000 in cash during the narcotics investigations.

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DCDU Investigation Leads to Four Arrests
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DCDU Investigation Leads to Four Arrests
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The Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit extends its appreciation to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office D.I.C.E. Unit and the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office for their invaluable assistance throughout this investigation. Sheriff Fred Cole continues to emphasize the importance of interagency collaboration in identifying, investigating, and apprehending individuals who choose to bring illegal drugs into our communities. He reiterates that strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies remain essential in the ongoing fight to keep our communities safe.

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DCDU ARREST Douglas Man on Drug Trafficking Charge
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DCDU ARREST Douglas Man on Drug Trafficking Charge
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Agents of the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit arrested Preston Pernell Fields, 53, of Douglas, following a drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of approximately 6.38 ounces of suspected methamphetamine, THC gummy products, and $1,823.58 in cash. Fields was charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine and other drug-related offenses. He was transported to the Coffee County Jail without incident. The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be forthcoming pending further review and laboratory analysis.

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COFFEE COUNTY DRUG UNITS HIT BROXTON RESIDENCE IN MAJOR TRAFFICKING BUST
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COFFEE COUNTY DRUG UNITS HIT BROXTON RESIDENCE IN MAJOR TRAFFICKING BUST
D.I.C.E., DCDU

On April 17, 2026, agents with the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit and D.I.C.E. executed a search warrant in Broxton after a months-long investigation led to the seizure of 3lbs of marijuana, THC vapes, firearms, and cash. 24-year-old Gene Price Gorden III was arrested and faces serious felony charges.

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Enough to Kill Thousands: Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest Made by DCDU
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Enough to Kill Thousands: Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest Made by DCDU
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Agents with the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit and D.I.C.E. Unit executed a search warrant following a months-long investigation into fentanyl trafficking in Douglas. A 48-year-old woman was taken into custody, and approximately 35 grams of fentanyl were seized. That amount equates to more than 17,000 potentially lethal doses, highlighting the extreme danger this substance poses. Officials say removing it from the streets likely prevented significant harm and saved lives within the community.

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Westgreen Community just got rid of a major drug problem
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Westgreen Community just got rid of a major drug problem
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On April 8, 2026, the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, with assistance from the D.I.C.E. Unit, executed a search warrant in Westgreen, Georgia, resulting in the arrest of Terry Britt Jr. Authorities seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, and Schedule III narcotics, along with multiple firearms. As a convicted felon, Britt is prohibited from possessing weapons.

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A busy month for DCDU!
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A busy month for DCDU!
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Between March 17–22, 2026, multiple Douglas traffic stops led to six arrests. Authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and stolen firearms, with charges ranging from possession to trafficking and firearm-related offenses.

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Drug Unit Executes Search Warrants leads to Multiple Arrests
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Drug Unit Executes Search Warrants leads to Multiple Arrests
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Three individuals were arrested on March 15, 2026, after the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit executed search warrants on Wildwood Rd. and Mark Mobley Rd. during a methamphetamine investigation.

Michael Witt Sr. and Michael Witt Jr. were charged with possession of methamphetamine. Witt Jr. also faces a firearm charge. Dustin Bowen was arrested on outstanding warrants and charged with possession of methamphetamine.

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DCDU Arrest Two on Trafficking Charges
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DCDU Arrest Two on Trafficking Charges
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Two Douglas residents were arrested following the execution of a search warrant near Trojan Way on December 30, 2025. Agents seized over 12 ounces of cocaine and 12 pounds of marijuana and 63 Oxycodone tablets.. Both suspects Joel Dooley and Leondra Carmichael Dooley both face multiple trafficking and felony drug charges and were transported to the Coffee County Jail. 

This is what ZERO- TOLERANCE enforcement looks like. We will continue to target drug activity that threatens the safety of our community.

— Sheriff Fred Cole

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