Operation Mobile Order: 12 Guilty in Macon Drug and Gun Trafficking Case
Federal authorities announced that twelve defendants have pleaded guilty for their roles in an armed drug trafficking operation that distributed kilos of cocaine across Macon and central Georgia. The two-year FBI-led investigation, code-named Operation Mobile Order, exposed a network that ran a busy drug distribution site, used coded language, and stockpiled 26 firearms, including a machinegun.
Source note: This article is based on a public release from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The case illustrates how federal and local agencies partner to dismantle entrenched trafficking rings, but the guilty pleas do not end the matter. Sentencing hearings are pending for all twelve defendants, and the full scope of the organization’s activity — including its Atlanta-based supply chain — remains under scrutiny. The investigation also sits within a larger Department of Justice push called Operation Take Back America, which channels resources toward organized crime and violent offender cases.
Inside Operation Mobile Order
In 2022 and 2023, FBI agents and task force officers in Macon ran Operation Mobile Order, targeting an armed drug trafficking organization led by Eddie Reese, 53, of Atlanta. The investigation combined traditional surveillance with modern investigative tools. Agents conducted nine separate controlled purchases of cocaine and crack cocaine from members of the group, using undercover buyers and confidential sources to gather evidence without endangering the public.
Court documents describe how investigators also obtained judicial authorization to intercept phone calls and text messages. Those wiretaps captured detailed conversations involving kilogram-quantity cocaine deals, coordination among members, and directions from Reese to lower-level sellers. The intercepted communications painted a picture of a hierarchical operation in which Reese managed supply and finances while a rotating crew handled street-level distribution.
Federal authorities have not disclosed the precise methods used to obtain the wiretap orders or the identity of the Atlanta supplier who initially supplied Reese. However, they have confirmed that Reese communicated with at least two different sources of cocaine, including a new supplier he began discussing in November 2023. In one recorded exchange, Reese used coded language, referring to cocaine as “Tylenol,” “charcoal,” or acres of land, in an apparent attempt to avoid detection.
The Twelve Defendants and Their Pleas
Between November 2024 and January 2025, twelve individuals entered guilty pleas in federal court. Each admitted to participating in the conspiracy or to specific distribution or firearms charges. The following is a summary based on the statements provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia:
- Eddie Reese, 53, of Atlanta: pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. He faces a maximum of 40 years in prison, four years of supervised release, and a $5 million fine.
- Roddreckious Williams, 33, of Macon: pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of cocaine base and one count of distribution of cocaine. He faces up to 20 years per count, plus three years of supervised release and a $1 million fine per count.
- Antonyo Daniels, aka “Tony,” 30, of Macon: pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Maximum penalty: 40 years in prison, four years of supervised release, $5 million fine.
- Alton Oliver, aka “Alo” or “Lo,” 43, of Macon: pleaded guilty to conspiracy and to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He faces up to life in prison.
- Devonta Jackson, 31, of Macon: pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Maximum penalty: 40 years, four years supervised release, $5 million fine.
- Trayvon Simmons, aka “Abo,” 28, of Macon: pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Maximum penalty: 40 years, four years supervised release, $5 million fine.
- Marvin Huff, aka “Black,” 50, of Macon: pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Maximum penalty: 40 years, four years supervised release, $5 million fine.
- Roosevelt Cole, aka “Froball,” 52, of Macon: pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Maximum penalty: 40 years, four years supervised release, $5 million fine.
- Ladarrious King, 31, of Macon: pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Maximum penalty: 40 years, four years supervised release, $5 million fine.
- Laderion Jacobs, aka “Johnny” or “Johnny Cain,” 30, of Macon: pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Maximum penalty: 40 years, four years supervised release, $5 million fine.
- Leroy Mintz, aka “Booman,” 29, of Macon: pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Maximum penalty: 40 years, four years supervised release, $5 million fine.
- Tanya Card, 51, of Macon: pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine base. Maximum penalty: 20 years in prison.
All sentencing dates will be set later by the Court. Because these are federal convictions, there is no parole; defendants will serve at least 85% of their imposed sentences, subject to good‑time credits.
The Trap House Network
At the center of the conspiracy was a house on Richard Street in Macon that prosecutors described as a “trap house.” The location functioned much like an illicit retail outlet, with members of Reese’s organization working in shifts to sell cocaine and crack cocaine. Court records and recorded calls illustrate how Reese managed the operation from a distance, often directing co‑conspirators over the phone.
In one recording, Reese told a co‑conspirator to “do your job,” while in another he admonished, “That's what I pay you for, man. Make you get my money, make you handle the business, man. Get the money, handle the business.” These directives, according to prosecutors, show Reese’s central role as the leader who profited from the street‑level sales while insulating himself from direct transactions.
Authorities also cited a chilling remark by Reese during a wiretapped call in which he discussed drug overdoses in the community. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Reese said that if the drugs came from his Richard Street trap house, “everyone in Macon would be dead.” The statement, while may have hyperbole, underscored the volume of cocaine and crack the organization was moving through the neighborhood.
The FBI executed 11 federal search warrants on November 20, 2023, targeting locations in Macon, Warner Robins, and Atlanta. The Richard Street house was among those searched. Agents seized cocaine, 26 firearms, and $93,247 in cash. The machinegun referenced in the charges was found at the home of co‑conspirator Alton Oliver on Williamson Road in Macon.
Firearms and the Threat of Violence
The presence of 26 firearms, including a machinegun, added a significant public safety dimension to the case. The indictment and plea agreements detail how the firearms were possessed in furtherance of drug trafficking, a charge that carries severe federal sentencing requirements sentences when combined with certain drug offenses. Alton Oliver’s guilty plea to that count exposes him to a possible life sentence.
Federal law treats the intersection of drugs and guns as a priority because armed traffickers increase the risk of violence against rival dealers, community members, and law enforcement. The seizure of a machinegun — a weapon heavily regulated under the National Firearms Act — indicates that at least one member of the conspiracy had access to a firearm capable of fully automatic fire, a factor may have to influence sentencing.
Officials have not disclosed whether any of the firearms had been used in crimes beyond the trafficking operation, nor have they revealed the total number of rounds or additional weapons-related charges beyond those already made public. The investigation remains open for the purpose of sentencing and any potential further leads.
What Federal Authorities Said
“Operation Mobile Order broke up an active armed drug ring operating in Macon and Central Georgia. Through strategic coordination and joint action, we are shutting down criminal enterprises threatening the safety of our communities.” — U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes
“Operation Mobile Order dismantled a violent drug trafficking organization that treated a Macon neighborhood like a retail storefront for cocaine, backed by an arsenal of firearms. This investigation shows the FBI’s commitment to targeting criminal networks that fuel addiction, violence and fear in our communities. We will continue to work shoulder-to-shoulder with our partners to make Central Georgia a safer place to live.” — Paul Brown, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta
Both officials emphasized the collaborative nature of the case, crediting the FBI, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of Justice for their roles. U.S. Attorney Keyes is personally prosecuting the case, a step that often signals the office’s view of its importance.
The Legal Landscape: Conspiracy and Sentencing
The majority of defendants pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, a charge that carries a statutory maximum of 40 years in prison and a fine of up to $5 million. In the federal system, however, actual sentences are calculated under the U.S. sentencing considerations, which consider factors such as the defendant’s role in the offense, the quantity of drugs involved, acceptance of responsibility (as reflected by a guilty plea), and any prior criminal history. It is common for defendants who plead guilty to receive sentences well below the statutory maximum, but the guidelines often still result in lengthy prison terms for large drug conspiracies.
Roddreckious Williams and Tanya Card pleaded guilty to distribution or possession charges that carry lower maximum penalties. Alton Oliver faces the most severe exposure because his plea includes a firearm count that runs consecutively to any drug sentence. The lack of parole in the federal system means that each defendant, if sentenced to prison, will serve most of their term regardless of conduct.
Sentencing hearings have not yet been scheduled. Defendants remain in custody or on supervised release conditions, depending on the Court’s pretrial determinations. The public may monitor case dockets through the PACER system once sentencings are set.
The Broader Federal Initiative
Operation Mobile Order is part of Operation Take Back America, a Department of Justice initiative that coordinates resources from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). The program aims to dismantle transnational criminal organizations, reduce violent crime, and counter illegal immigration. While the Macon case is rooted in local drug distribution, its ties to an Atlanta supply chain and the volume of narcotics involved align it with the transnational targets prioritized by the initiative.
Federal authorities frequently use such umbrella programs to pool investigative tools, intelligence, and prosecutorial resources across multiple districts. The involvement of the FBI’s Atlanta field office, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s office in the Middle District of Georgia underscores the multi-jurisdictional nature of modern drug trafficking.
What Remains Unresolved
While the twelve guilty pleas mark a significant milestone, several aspects of the case remain unclear. The identities and current status of the Atlanta‑area suppliers have not been made public. Court documents reference at least two suppliers — one with whom Reese dealt in October and November 2023, and a new supplier he approached later that year — but no related charges have been announced. It is possible that separate investigations are ongoing or that suppliers are being prosecuted in other districts.
The investigation also leaves open questions about the full scope of the organization’s financial activities. While $93,247 in cash was seized, the total proceeds generated from the cocaine sales over the two-year period are unknown. Asset forfeiture proceedings may follow sentencings, potentially revealing additional details about the network’s profits and how they were laundered.
Authorities have not indicated whether any further indictments are expected. The case highlights the methodical approach federal agents often take: a lengthy investigation, a series of controlled purchases, court‑authorized wiretaps, and then coordinated arrests and searches. The public record now moves to the sentencing phase, where judges will weigh the evidence and the defendants’ individual roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Operation Mobile Order?
Operation Mobile Order was a two‑year FBI-led investigation centered in Macon, Georgia, that targeted an armed drug trafficking organization. The investigation resulted in 12 guilty pleas, the seizure of cocaine, 26 firearms (including a machinegun), and $93,247 in cash.
How many people pleaded guilty?
Twelve defendants pleaded guilty in federal court between November 2024 and January 2025. Their charges range from drug conspiracy to distribution and firearms possession.
What is the maximum sentence the defendants face?
Sentences vary by charge. Most defendants face a statutory maximum of 40 years for conspiracy, plus fines and supervised release. Alton Oliver, who pleaded guilty to a firearm charge, faces up to life in prison. Actual sentences will be determined by the Court.
Has anyone been sentenced yet?
No. Sentencing dates have not been set. All twelve defendants are awaiting hearings. There is no parole in the federal system, so any prison term imposed will be served almost entirely.
Why does this case matter?
The case exposed a large‑scale cocaine distribution network that operated openly in a Macon neighborhood, armed with multiple firearms. It illustrates how federal and local agencies work together to dismantle drug trafficking organizations that contribute to addiction, violence, and community harm.
Sources
This article is based on public information released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and has been independently rewritten, summarized, and contextualized by Shadab Chow News. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FBI, the Department of Justice, any court, or any government agency. It may be updated as more confirmed information becomes available.