Drug dealer arrested by police following bust in Georgia

GEORGIA — A months-long investigation by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a major alleged drug trafficker at a local hotel.

On Tuesday, the Narcotics Division arrested 45-year-old Roman Kelly at the Quality Inn on Gordon Highway.

Authorities say Kelly was carrying approximately 28 grams of methamphetamine at the time of his arrest.

A search of his hotel room uncovered large quantities of illegal drugs and cash, including:

• Fentanyl: 664.9 grams (1.47 lbs), estimated street value $530,000
• Methamphetamine: 549.2 grams (1.21 lbs), estimated street value $55,000
• Cocaine: 682.5 grams (1.50 lbs), estimated street value $68,000
• Marijuana: 56.7 grams, estimated street value $600
• Cash: $31,224 in U.S. currency

Kelly is charged with trafficking in fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. He is currently being held at the Webster Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing.