The Bulloch County Crime Suppression Team and Criminal Investigations Division conducted an investigation into Williams Cody Sparks of Portal, GA regarding the distribution of methamphetamine and thefts. During the course of the investigation, arrest warrants were obtained for Sparks and Jace Best of Sylvania, GA.
On January 29, Best was arrested at a residence in Screven County, GA with the assistance of the Screven County Sheriff’s Office without incident. Best was transported to the Bulloch County Jail. Sparks began evading law enforcement after Best’s arrest and fled Bulloch County.
On February 5, CST Investigators learned that Sparks would be travelling back to Bulloch County late that evening. With the assistance of the Flock license plate reader system, Deputies and Investigators were able to track and perform a traffic stop on the vehicle that Sparks was travelling in. Sparks attempted to flee the traffic stop on foot, but was quickly apprehended. Sparks was also transported to the Bulloch County Jail.
Charges from this incident are:
Jace Adam Best
- Sale of Methamphetamine
- Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing controlled substance, marijuana, or counterfeit substance near park or housing project
William Cody Sparks
- Driving While License Suspended
- Driving While License Suspended
- Use of Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony
- Use of Communication Facility in Commission of a Felony
- Trafficking Methamphetamine (Criminal Attempt)
- Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing controlled substance, marijuana, or counterfeit substance near park or housing project
- Sale of Methamphetamine
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Possession of Schedule III Controlled Substance
- Possession of Drug Related Object
- Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers
- Possession of Knife During Commission of Certain Felonies
- Theft by Receiving Stolen Property
- Theft by Taking
Sheriff Brown would also like to encourage citizens to contact the Crime Suppression Team with any complaints of drug activity that you may suspect. All complaints will remain anonymous and will be investigated thoroughly. Anonymous tips can be submitted online.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Investigator Brandon Miller of the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team.
