Two arrested, one wanted for separate attempts to drop contraband at Washington State Prison

DAVISBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – On the morning of Saturday, October 12th, Washington County Deputies working in the Davisboro area and Officers with the Georgia Department of Corrections located an amount of contraband that appeared to be ready to be delivered to Washington State Prison.

Items located included:

• 8986 grams of tobacco
• 60 grams of methamphetamine
• 92.8 grams of ecstasy
• 3,566 grams of marijuana
• 18.5 grams of Adderall
• 10 THC vape pens
• 3 packages of THC edibles
• 15 phones
• 18 bottles of Promethazine
• 11 phone charging cables
• 3 phone charging blocks
• 16 lighters
• 2 phone cases
• 2 batteries
• 1 shoe
• 3 backpacks
• 1 pair of sweatpants
• 1 sweatshirt
• 1 pair of shorts
• 5 beanies
• 1 JBL speaker
• 1 machete
• 1 bolt cutter

Sheriff Joel Cochran said contraband was collected, and an investigation of its origins is underway.

Then, in the early morning of Sunday, October 13th, Deputies working around Davisboro were alerted to a drone attempting to perform a contraband drop.

A deputy patrolling the area observed a white car stopped in the roadway on Highway 24 around Washington State Prison. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused. After a short pursuit, the car was stopped inside Jefferson County.

Several wrapped bundles were found in the vehicle.

The contents are as follows:

• 24 packs of rolling paper
• 4 Cell phones and Chargers
• 15 lighters
• 1 pair of Black Tennis Shoes
• 1,403 grams of tobacco
• 382 grams of Methamphetamine
• 595 grams of Marijuana

Angel Rosemarie Jackson, 22 years of age, of Decatur, Ga was arrested and charged with:

• Fleeing and Attempting to Illude as well as other numerous traffic charges along with Trading with Inmates without Consent of Warden
• Conspiracy to Commit a Felony
• Trafficking Methamphetamine
• Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.

Michael Liudel Beasley Jr, 25, of Lithonia, Georgia was also arrested and charged with:

• Trading with Inmates without Consent of Warden
• Conspiracy to Commit a Felony
• Trafficking Methamphetamine
• Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.

Also wanted on this investigation is Jerry Norman, 26, of Fairburn, Ga; he will be charged with:

• Trading with Inmates without Consent of Warden
• Conspiracy to Commit a Felony
• Trafficking Methamphetamine
• Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute

Sheriff Cochran posted this information on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page , along with the following message:

As Sheriff, my focus is keeping everyone in Washington County safe, including those in Washington State Prison. That’s why my team is working closely with the Department of Corrections and other law enforcement to prevent contraband from entering the prison.

Contraband, like drugs and weapons, is a real danger, not just for inmates but also for the staff who work there. These illegal items threaten the security of the prison and put lives at risk. This isn’t just about punishment—it’s about keeping people safe. By stopping these dangerous items, we protect the inmates, the staff, and the people of Washington County.

Our community needs to know that we’re doing everything possible to keep everyone safe inside and outside the prison. My office will keep working hard, strengthening partnerships, and improving our methods to stop the flow of contraband and keep things secure.

I want to thank the Department of Corrections, our staff, and all our partners for their commitment to this effort. Together, we can ensure everyone’s safety.

Sheriff Joel Cochran, Washington County, Ga.

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