ACE Unit Makes Significant Drug and Gun Seizures in Recent Weeks

Carrollton, GA (June 12, 2023) – The Carrollton Police Department’s ACE (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement) Unit has been successfully conducting investigations aimed at combating drug-related offenses. Over the past few weeks, the dedicated efforts of the ACE Unit have resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of illicit substances and firearms.

On May 26, 2023, ACE Unit investigators executed a search warrant at 654 Old Draketown Trail in Villa Rica, leading to the arrest of Jimmy Dylan Daniel, a 25-year-old resident of Villa Rica. Daniel was apprehended and charged with an array of offenses including Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Schedule IV narcotics, Possession of a Firearm During Certain Crimes, and Criminal Use of an Article with Altered Identification Mark.

In another operation on June 9, 2023, the ACE Unit executed a search warrant at 108 N. Alma Street in Carrollton, resulting in the arrest of Keyonnus Smith, a 46-year-old resident of Carrollton. Smith was charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Firearm During Certain Crimes.

The diligent efforts of this unit during these investigations led to the seizure of approximately eight ounces of cocaine, over two pounds of marijuana, an amount of THC (wax), an amount of Fentanyl, numerous Schedule IV pills, and eleven firearms.

The Carrollton Police Department encourages all citizens to report any suspicious drug-related activities by leaving a tip via our website, our app, or by calling 770-834-4451.

The ACE Unit is a multi-agency effort among the Carrollton Police Department, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and University of West Georgia Police Department.

Media Contact:  Sgt. Meredith Browning, PIO – 770-834-4451 / mbrowning@carrollton-ga.gov