A federal jury convicted Johnifer Dernard Barnwell and Kenneth Emanuel Pertillo, both 37 and residents of Macon, on multiple charges related to drug trafficking and criminal street gang activities on Monday.
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This is still an ongoing investigation with more arrests and charges pending
July 20, 2021
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FBI joined the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies for a joint search warrant operation that led to the arrest of 10 people. The Sheriff’s Office says the Tuesday morning operation is in response to an increase in violent crimes in the community. Law enforcement took the following people into custody:
Deion Bernard Adams, a 27-year-old male, of East Point, was arrested for a warrant out of Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, a 35-year-old male, of Dry Branch, was charged with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon.