WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities in Wayne County arrested two individuals, Rhaheeme Merritt and Dameria Fuller, on January 3, 2025, following the execution of a search warrant at the Briarwood Apartments in Jesup, Georgia. The arrests were the result of a joint operation between the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the Jesup Police Department Criminal Investigators, targeting a suspected drug trafficking operation.
Multiple Felony Charges for Dameria Fuller
Dameria Fuller, 29, is facing an extensive list of charges, including nine felonies and three misdemeanors. As of January 7, 2025, she remains in jail with a $137,500 bond. Fuller’s charges include:
Failure to appear for a fingerprintable charge
Trafficking in cocaine/marijuana
Possession and use of drug-related objects
Possession of marijuana (less than 1 oz.)
Possession of a Schedule II controlled substance
Sale of a Schedule I or II controlled substance
Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Purchase/distribution of controlled substances
Possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime
Theft by receiving stolen property
Fuller’s extensive list of charges marks her as a significant target in the ongoing drug investigation.
Rhaheeme Merritt Arrested on Multiple Felonies
Rhaheeme Merritt, 31, was arrested alongside Fuller and is facing six felonies and one misdemeanor. As of January 7, Merritt is being held on a $70,000 bond. His charges include:
Trafficking in cocaine/marijuana
Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Receipt of a firearm by a convicted felon
Purchase/distribution of controlled substances
Possession and use of drug-related objects
Theft by receiving stolen property
Probation violation for altering probation terms related to a fingerprintable charge
Ongoing Investigation and Encouraging Community Tips
Sheriff Chuck Moseley and Chief Chris Hamilton have emphasized that the investigation is still ongoing. Local law enforcement agencies continue to work together to address the rising concerns related to drug trafficking and possession in the region.
Anyone with additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office at 912-427-5970 or the Jesup Police Department at 912-427-1300. Authorities are urging the community to remain vigilant as the investigation continues.
