20 Alleged Gang Members Arrested In DeKalb In Georgia-Texas Probe

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — In a widespread gang probe that stretched from Texas to Georgia, 20 suspected gang members have been arrested and are facing charges ranging from armed robbery to drug trafficking, authorities said.

The probe first began in March with the Cedar Park (Texas) Police Department investigating an aggravated robbery case, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Detectives connected the case to suspected gang members in metro Atlanta and partnered with the GBI Gang Task Force and the DeKalb County Police Department on the case, the GBI said.

Agents then served search and arrest warrants Friday in Brookhaven and Lithonia, the GBI said.

Weapons, drugs and money were found in a Lithonia home that was being used as a "drug distribution hub and a launching pad for the gang's violent crimes," the GBI said.

The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office will oversee prosecution in the case for the Georgia charges, the GBI said.

Here is who was arrested and their charges, per the GBI:

Brandon Lovett Thomas, 31, of Brookhaven: two counts of aggravated robbery and one count of engaging in organized crime on Cedar Park, TX warrants.

Jakai Tyere Lewis, 18, of Stone Mountain: two counts of aggravated robbery and one count of engaging in organized crime on Cedar Park, TX warrants. Charged in Georgia on suspicion of violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

John Ben Frazier, 19, of Decatur: two counts of aggravated robbery and one count of engaging in organized crime on Cedar Park, TX warrants. Charged in Georgia on suspicion of violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Ashton Patrick George, 17, of Decatur: two counts of aggravated robbery and one count of engaging in organized crime on Cedar Park, TX warrants. Charged in Georgia on suspicion of violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Donovan Lamar Logan, 20, of Lithonia: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. (DeKalb County Jail)

Shadae Lasha Woods, 18, of Decatur: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. (DeKalb County Jail)

Joshua Demarquis Thomas, 18, of South Fulton: possession of a sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, machine weapon or silencer; violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Amarion Jacoby Pitts, 20, of Covington: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Reniya Tatyana Armstead, 23, of Stone Mountain: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substance; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Fratavic Travarious Goodwin, 20, of Jonesboro: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Caleb Nehemiah Dudley, 19, of Lithonia: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Calvary Jackson Ray, 20, of Stone Mountain: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Tyrique Demarco Thomas, 19, of Atlanta: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Daniel Kenneth Solomon, 23, of Ellenwood: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Jammel Thomas Jones, 19, of Stone Mountain: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Naseem Umar Triplett, 20, of Buford: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Jerry D. Johnson, 25, of Lithonia: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Nashan Levonta Hutton, 24, of Lithonia: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Cameron Anaya Byrd, 23, of Lithonia: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Darin Katharial Harris, 19, of Lithonia: violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession or sale of controlled substances; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.