On Sunday, February 27, 2011, the Columbia County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force concluded a lengthy undercover narcotics investigation.
Task Force Detectives have been investigating the illegal sale of prescription medications and illicit drugs in Columbia County. MJTF Detectives have worked for many months on this lengthy and complex investigation that culminated in multiple arrests yesterday.
Detectives have arrested Jessie D. Dixon on multiple charges. Detectives allege that Dixon conspired with others to obtain and sell prescription medications and illegal narcotics. Detectives estimate that over 600 pills were obtained, sold and/or purchased by the defendants during the length of the undercover investigation. In addition to the prescription narcotics, crack cocaine was also purchased and sold by the defendants.
These arrests are a testament to the dedication of Columbia County law enforcement and their tenacity to rid this community of the illegal drug trade. Additional arrests are pending as this investigation moves forward. The Columbia County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force is comprised of detectives from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Lake City Police Dept, Florida Dept of Law Enforcement and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Arrested:
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Jessie D. Dixon, 2/13/1946
938 NW Dyson Terrace, Lake City, FL
Charges: NO BOND
1. Possession of a Controlled Substance (Hydrocodone)
2. Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cannabis)
3. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
4. Conspiracy to Sell Oxycodone (24 Counts)
5. Conspiracy to Sell Hydrocodone (1 Count)
6. Conspiracy to Purchase Oxycodone (4 Counts)
7. Conspiracy to Purchase Crack Cocaine (1 Count)
8. Conspiracy to Purchase Alprasolam (1 Count)
9. Conspiracy to Traffic in Oxycodone (2 Counts)
10. Conspiracy to Traffic in Hydrocodone (7 Counts)
11. Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (1 Count)
12. Continuing Criminal Enterprise
13. Racketeering
14. Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering (RICO)
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Jessica Leigh Powell, 12/9/1985
10050 S.E. 154th PL, White Springs, FL
Charges: ($125,000.00 BOND)
1. Agree, Conspire, Combine, Confederate Purchase of Oxycodone (7 Counts)
2. R.I.C.O.
3. Attempted Purchase of Hydrocodone
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Johnny Lamor Wilson, 10/22/1969
682 S.E. Putnam St., Lake City, FL
Charges: ($46,000.00 BOND)
1. Sale of Cocaine
2. Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell
3. Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Sell
4. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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Patsy Jean Swinson, 10/20/1960
186 S.W. Bessie Glen, Lake City, FL
Charges: ($55,000.00 BOND)
1. Agree, Conspire, Combine, or Confederate with Another (6 Counts)
2. RICO (Racketeering)
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Garland Richard Swinson, JR, 6/5/1983
186 S.W. Bessie Glen, Lake City, FL
Charges: ($35,000.00 BOND)
1. Agree, Conspire, Combine or Confederate Purchase
2. RICO (Racketeering)
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Sophia Siver, 8/24/1981
201 N.E. Howard St., Lake City, FL
Charges: ($50,000.00 BOND)
1. Agree, Conspire, Combine or Confederate Purchase
2. RICO (Racketeering)
