In a shocking turn of events, Cordele City Commissioner Royce Reeves has been arrested in connection with a criminal gang and drug crimes investigation. The news has sent shockwaves through the community, as residents grapple with the implications of having an elected official implicated in such serious offenses.
The charges against Reeves are serious and reflect a troubling trend of corruption and criminal activity within the community. According to law enforcement officials, Reeves has been linked to a criminal gang operating in the area and is suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and distribution. These allegations, if proven true, would represent a grave betrayal of the public trust and a serious violation of the law.
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The news of Reeves’ arrest has sparked widespread outrage and concern among Cordele residents. Many are questioning how such a prominent and influential figure could be involved in such illicit activities, and are calling for a full investigation into the extent of his involvement.
The 52-year-old is facing drug and gang-related charges. On Wednesday, July 31, Reeves was charged with conspiracy to sell marijuana, Gang Act B, Gang Act B, use of a communication facility and RICO.
This arrest was made during what GBI is calling “Operation Shyne Down.” During this operation, 120 arrest warrants on 23 suspects were made targeting the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal gang activities in Crisp County.
“This nine-month investigation involved extensive intelligence gathering, undercover investigations, and a collaborative effort amongst the GBI, Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, Cordele District Attorney’s Office, Department of Community Supervision, and ATF to identify the leadership structure of the G-Shyne Blood Gang in Crisp County,” according to a GBI release.
This is not Reeves’s first time in handcuffs though.
Reeves was elected to the Cordele City Commission back in 2014. Over his tenure, Reeves has been arrested and faced charges now on three separate incidents.
In January of 2022, he was suspended on an executive order from Governor Brian Kemp. This suspension came following an arrest that previous August. At the time, Reeves was indicted on two counts of obstruction of an officer, violation of oath by a public officer, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct. These charges were a result of Reeves allegedly pushing a Georgia State Trooper in an effort to get beyond the police line surrounding a wreck scene.
In October of 2023, Reeves was charged with theft by taking, posted a bond, and was released after reportedly removing campaign signs from around Cordele.
Reeves has been booked into the Crisp County Jail.
The arrest of Cordele City Commissioner Royce Reeves in connection with criminal gang and drug activity is a troubling development that has rocked the community to its core. As the legal process moves forward, residents are hopeful of a deserving punishment for Royce if he’s found guilty of these drug and gang crimes.
