DOUGLAS, Ga. — Michael Barnes was arrested on Friday, October 10, 2025, on charges of trafficking in cocaine after officials discovered suspected crack cocaine in his possession, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reported.
According to CCSO, trafficking in cocaine is defined as possessing 28 grams or more of cocaine or a mixture containing cocaine. Barnes was taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant within Douglas city limits.
The sheriff’s office did not disclose the exact location or type of premises searched. The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed as more information emerges. Barnes is currently held at the Coffee County Pre-Trial Detention Center.