GA: Police officer in uniform arrested on drug charges

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Warwick police officer who  exchanged marijuana for cash while on duty and in uniform.

On Jan. 28, Leon Mitchell, 32, was arrested on the following charges:

• Two counts of sale/distribution of marijuana
• One count possession with intent to distribute marijuana
• Four counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
• Three counts of violation of oath of office
• Two counts of use of a communication device during the commission of a felony

The GBI SWRDEO received information that Mitchell was selling marijuana while on duty and in uniform.

During the investigation, agents began obtaining marijuana from Mitchell in Worth County and in Lee County.

The investigation led to the arrest of Mitchell at the Warwick Police Department and a search of the vehicle Mitchell was driving.

Additional marijuana, scales and plastic bags were located in the vehicle. Mitchell is currently at the Worth County Jail.

The SWRDEO hailed the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office, and the Warwick Police Department for their supports.

The GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office in Albany services 42 counties in southwest Georgia and is partially funded with Byrne/JAG grant funds.

Tips can be submitted to the GBI by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.The GBI said the investigation is ongoing and will be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office when complete.