Published 7:00 am Thursday, July 30, 2026 SANDERSVILLE, Ga. — A month-long investigation by local and state authorities targeting the sale of illegal drugs in Washington County led to eight arrests on Friday. The investigation involved the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Gang Task Force, the GBI Middle Georgia Regional Drug Task Force, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision and the Georgia State Patrol. The probe centered on suspects distributing illegal drugs to others throughout the East Central Georgia county. “The Washington County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to working alongside our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to combat illegal drug activity and improve the safety of our community,” according to a press release. “These collaborative efforts will continue as we work to reduce the presence of illegal drugs and hold those responsible accountable.” The following suspects were arrested by authorities during Friday’s roundup: –Antonio Swint, 45, of Tennille, charged with one count of Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (VGCSA) for sale of cocaine. — Dan Sanders, 66, of Sandersville, charged with VGCSA for sale of cocaine, possession of cocaine, possession of drug-related objects and wanted for probation violation. — Jamel Ritter, 34, of Tennille, charged with VGCSA for sale of cocaine. — Michael Cummings, 46, of Sandersville, charged with two counts of VGCSA for the sale of cocaine…
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