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Nearly 1K Ecstasy pills, marijuana, cash and gun found in Hart County home

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  March 10, 2025 8:26am EDT
Georgia
FOX 5 Atlanta

Courtesy of Hart County Sheriff's Office

The Brief

    • Hart County deputies seized 953 Ecstasy pills, 2.8 pounds of marijuana, and a firearm.
    • Johnny LaQuintin Carter, 45, was arrested and faces multiple drug and firearm charges.
    • The investigation is ongoing, with additional charges possible.

HART COUNTY, Ga. - A Hart County man is facing multiple charges after authorities seized nearly 1,000 Ecstasy pills, 2.8 pounds of marijuana, and a firearm during a search warrant operation.

What we know:

On March 7, the Hart County Sheriff's Office executed a warrant at 570 Slaton Avenue in Hartwell, leading to the arrest of Johnny LaQuintin Carter, 45. 

He has been charged with trafficking Ecstasy, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and multiple firearm offenses.

What they're saying:

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may follow.

The Source

  • Information for the above story provided by Hart County Sheriff's Office. 

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