Camilla’s Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 27 Years

CAMILLA, GA – Curtis Bernard Donaldson, the 33-year-old kingpin of a drug empire in Southwest Georgia, has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for his role in a massive conspiracy to distribute drugs. The sentence was imposed by the Honorable W. Louis Sands on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.

Donaldson admitted guilt on September 25, 2013, acknowledging that he was a major distributor of cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana. His organization had deep ties with Mexican nationals importing illegal drugs into the United States.

The court held Donaldson accountable for distributing over 2.5 kilograms of crack cocaine, half a kilogram of powder cocaine, 272 kilograms of marijuana, and 6.8 grams of MDMA. U.S. Attorney Michael Moore called him a ‘one man crime wave’ in the region.

Moore praised the collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for their role in dismantling Donaldson’s drug network. The case was investigated by agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Pelham Police Department, Thomas County Sheriffs Office Vice and Narcotics Squad, Georgia State Patrol, and Webster County Sheriffs Office.

Assistant United States Attorney Leah E. McEwen prosecuted the case for the government. For further inquiries, contact Pamela Lightsey at (478) 621-2603.