(Gwinnett County, GA, March 18, 2024) – The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring the security of our facility. On January 17, 2024, a substance suspected to be methamphetamine was located during a routine cell search inside of the Gwinnett County Jail. Our Jail Intelligence Unit was notified and immediately launched an official investigation. In total, investigators recovered six grams of methamphetamine that were prepackaged into 10 small parcels for the purpose of distribution.

This investigation led to the discovery of two inmates, David Isaias Wilson and Salathiel McKinney, currently housed at the Gwinnett County Jail, who orchestrated the delivery of methamphetamine within the facility utilizing outside sources. An additional two suspects were apprehended with the assistance of our Fugitive and Sex Offender Units.

Inmates David Isaias Wilson and Salathiel McKinney were charged with a combined five felony warrants. Willis McFadden, a truck driver who made the hand-to-hand exchange of methamphetamine to an inmate was taken into custody and charged with four felony warrants. Dante Thompson, who assisted in the delivery, has also been charged with two felony warrants. A total of 11 felony warrants were obtained and served.

We commend all personnel for their diligence in conducting a thorough investigation to safeguard our staff members and all inmates incarcerated at the Gwinnett County Jail.