Spalding County S.T.I.N.G Investigation Nets Multiple Arrest and Warrants For Fentanyl Other Illegal Narcotics

On April 21st, 2025, the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division and S.T.I.N.G Investigators executed search warrants and served multiple arrest warrants stemming from an investigation into the sale and distribution of Fentanyl and other illegal narcotics from 1332 Canal Street. The residence came into focus after several people suffered drug overdoses from fentanyl purchased from Robert “Trey” Carroll III and other individuals who were assisting him with distributing the extremely deadly drug throughout Spalding County.

The search warrants led to the discovery of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, prescription medications, and firearms.

Sheriff Darrell Dix, “When it comes to fentanyl it seems like it’s a case of stupid is as stupid does. But with this box of chocolates, you know exactly what you’re gonna get. They keep on selling and buying it until one way or another they “fentanyl” around and find out. If you’re selling and we catch you I want to be perfectly clear, we are going to stack as many charges on you as we can. So, you better keep your grass cut, junk cars out of your yard, and your dogs contained too.”

We would like to thank the Upson County Drug Task Force, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County Police Department, and the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in the investigation. The following people have been arrested and charged. More individuals are currently being sought by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office on outstanding warrants related to this investigation.

Robert “Trey” Carroll III, WM, 26, Griffin

Conspiracy to possess Fentanyl Conspiracy to purchase Ecstasy Conspiracy to purchase Methamphetamine Unlawful use of Telecommunication device Sale of a Schedule 4 narcotic

Possession of Schedule 4 narcotic with intent to distribute Possession of Schedule 4 narcoticPossession of Fentanyl

Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Drug related objects

Lisa Carroll, WF, 52, Griffin

Disorderly House

Hunter Parris, WM, 30, Griffin

Conspiracy to possess FentanylUnlawful use of Telecommunication device Possession of Fentanyl with intent to distribute Possession of FentanylPossession of Drug Related Objects

Malinda Smith-Bennett, WF, 56, Griffin

Possession of Fentanyl with intent to distribute Possession of FentanylPossession of Schedule 4 narcoticPossession of Drug related objects

Carson Parks, WF, 22, Thomaston

Possession of Methamphetamine

Ivey Caldwell, WF, 23, Griffin

Conspiracy to possess FentanylUnlawful use of a Telecommunication device

Melisa Folsom, WF, 58, Griffin

Conspiracy to possess FentanylUnlawful use of Telecommunication device

Brannon Dalton Folsom, WM, 22, Griffin

Conspiracy to purchase FentanylUnlawful use of Telecommunication device Possession of Fentanyl

Thomas Joseph Shockley, WM, 40, Griffin

Possession of Schedule I narcotic Possession of Schedule III narcotic

Alexis Simms, WF, 26, Barnesville

Conspiracy to purchase FentanylUnlawful use of Telecommunication device

Justin Buck, WM, 20, Griffin

Conspiracy to Purchase FentanylUnlawful use of Telecommunication device

The following people have active warrants and are currently wanted in relation to this investigation:

Hunter Wells, WM, 22 Griffin

Conspiracy to possess FentanylUnlawful use of Telecommunication device

Griffin Cleveland, WM, 29, Griffin

Conspiracy to possess FentanylUnlawful use of Telecommunication device

Heather Senedouangdeth, WF, 30, Griffin

Conspiracy to possess FentanylUnlawful use of Telecommunication device

Demarious Williams, BM, 33, Griffin

Conspiracy to purchase EcstasyUnlawful use of Telecommunication device

Gabrielle Nirece Stephens, WF, 22, Griffin

Conspiracy to Purchase FentanylUnlawful use of Telecommunication device

Anthony Dwayne Carter Jr, BM, 38, Griffin

Conspiracy to purchase EcstasyUnlawful use of Telecommunication device