A 39-year-old man from Hiram, Georgia, known by some as “Juice,” is facing serious federal charges after authorities reportedly found a stash of drugs, firearms, and a large amount of cash. His real name is Darrlin Vernard Warner, and the charges against him include drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.
According to officials, investigators uncovered about one kilogram of fentanyl, a pound of methamphetamine, five guns, and $177,000 in cash during a search of Warner’s home and vehicle. The drugs were allegedly meant to be sold in the Paulding and Douglas County areas.
To put things into perspective, fentanyl is an extremely dangerous substance. Just two milligrams of it—a tiny amount—can be lethal. With a kilogram of fentanyl, authorities say there was enough to potentially kill half a million people.
U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that the drugs Warner allegedly intended to distribute pose a significant threat to the safety of local communities. He praised the efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement for their work in this case. Sean Burke, the FBI’s Acting Special Agent in Charge for Atlanta, echoed those concerns, highlighting the devastating impact fentanyl and other drugs are having across Georgia.
At this point, Warner’s case is moving through the legal system, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Details about how Warner might have obtained or planned to distribute the drugs haven’t been shared by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia.
If you have any information about drug trafficking in your area, authorities are urging you to come forward. You can contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Atlanta Division Office at (404) 893-7000. Tips can also be submitted online through the DEA’s website.
This case serves as a stark reminder of how dangerous and widespread the drug problem has become, and how it continues to affect communities throughout northern Georgia. Law enforcement is calling on the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help make neighborhoods safer.
