Lamar County Man Faces a Max of Life in Prison for Armed Drug Distribution

MACON, Ga. - A Lamar County resident set for trial this week admitted that he possessed firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking at a plea hearing Monday and is facing up to life in prison for his crime.

Gregory Alexander Twymon, 35, of Barnesville, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime before U.S. District Judge C Ashley Royal on June 1. Twymon faces a mandatory minimum of five years up to a maximum of life in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. A sentencing date will be determined by the Court. There is no parole in the federal system.

"Armed drug traffickers will be brought to justice in the Middle District of Georgia," said U.S. Attorney William R. "Will" Keyes. "We thank the Lamar County Sheriff's Office and ATF for helping us hold the defendant accountable and for their ongoing work to uphold the law and make our communities safer for everyone."

"Criminals must understand that there are serious repercussions for the illegal possession of firearms and that ATF and our law enforcement partners will contribute all necessary time and effort to ensure criminals are brought to justice," said ATF Resident Agent in Charge Robert Davis.

"This conviction reflects the hard work and dedication of our investigators, prosecutors, and law enforcement partners who worked tirelessly to hold this offender accountable," said Lamar County Sheriff Brad White. "Illegal drug activity threatens the safety and well-being of our communities, and we remain committed to identifying, investigating, and prosecuting those who choose to engage in the distribution of dangerous narcotics. We hope this outcome sends a clear message that drug trafficking will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be brought to justice."

According to court documents and statements referenced in court, Lamar County Sheriff's Office deputies executed a lawful search of Twymon's Barnesville apartment on June 5, 2024. Officers located two safes in his bedroom, two cell phones, cash, digital scales, and marijuana. Inside the safes, officers found approximately 49 grams of 100% pure methamphetamine, 25 homemade methamphetamine pills, a 9mm pistol with an obliterated serial number, a .25 ACP pistol, a loaded extended magazine that appeared to have been made from two magazines, and ammunition.

On June 6, 2024, Twymon was being transported to another jail facility when he asked to speak to a detective before leaving. Twymon told the detective that the bulk of the methamphetamine he picks up from a supplier is gone as soon as he gets home, that he only keeps what he wants of the methamphetamine, and that he took the guns from a guy and put them in his safe to keep them off the streets. A review of Twymon's cell phones contained proof that he was actively purchasing and distributing methamphetamine, detailed his purchase of the 9mm pistol with the obliterated serial number in January 2024, and contained text messages about repairing the .25 ACP pistol after it was damaged by a cousin of Twymon's. Twymon now admits that the firearms were in his possession for personal protection and the protection of the methamphetamine.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

The ATF and the Lamar County Sheriff's Office are investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Julius Jefferson and Tamara Jarrett are prosecuting the case for the Government.