Tommie Mullins, Armed Drug Trafficking, Georgia 2026

Columbus, Georgia - A devastating blow has been dealt to the city's underworld as 10 defendants, including the notorious Tommie Mullins, have been sentenced in connection with a large-scale armed drug trafficking operation.

The operation, dubbed 'Operation Sweet Silence,' was the result of a multi-agency investigation that led to the removal of firearms, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana from the streets of Columbus.

According to court documents and statements in court, the drug organization was led by Tommie Mullins, Jr., a member of the violent Zohannon criminal street gang. Over the course of the conspiracy, Mullins and the drug trafficking organization distributed vast amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana.

Tommie Mullins, Jr., aka 'TJ,' aka 'Bo,' aka 'Mini,' 31, of Columbus, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on February 10, 2026.

Trenton Clemons, 48, was sentenced to 25 years on October 7, 2025.

Anthony Champion, 46, was sentenced to seven years and three months on August 6, 2025.

Corey Turner, aka 'Lito Red,' 33, was sentenced to 20 years on October 7, 2025.

Adrian Palmer, aka 'AP,' 25, was sentenced to 14 years on October 7, 2025.

Trenton Thomas, aka 'Bubble,' 25, was sentenced to 11 years and three months on October 7, 2025.

Javonta Paden, 25, was sentenced to five years and 11 months on August 6, 2025.

Christopher Hill, 36, was sentenced to two years on December 17, 2025.

Adrian Pleasants, 29, was sentenced to one year and eight months on August 6, 2025.

Darius Jenkins, 24, was sentenced to one year and six months on October 7, 2025.

The operation was a result of a comprehensive effort by law enforcement to target and dismantle the most dangerous criminal organizations in Columbus and across the Middle District of Georgia.

U.S. Attorney William R. 'Will' Keyes praised the efforts of prosecutors and law enforcement, stating, 'This case represents the comprehensive efforts being deployed to target and dismantle the most dangerous criminal organizations and hold their members accountable in Columbus and across the Middle District of Georgia.'

Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva added, 'These defendants operated an armed drug trafficking network that distributed large quantities of highly addictive drugs in Columbus, Georgia. Methamphetamine and cocaine destroy lives, fracture families, fuel violence and are a scourge in our communities.'

The operation is a prime example of the impact that collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement can have on reducing crime and making communities safer.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdga/pr/ten-op-sweet-silence-defendants-sentenced-armed-drug-trafficking-case