The following was taken from a press release distributed by the United States Attorney’s Office – Middle District of Georgia on December 21, 2023:
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. – A Lakeland, Georgia, resident pleaded guilty to flying his unregistered drone and dropping contraband at Macon State Prison.
Dedrick Daesean Sirmans, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of operating an aircraft eligible for registration knowing that the aircraft is not registered to facilitate controlled substance offense before Chief U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell today. Sirmans faces a maximum of five years in prison to be followed by two years of supervised release and a maximum $250,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled for March 7.
“Contraband in prisons is a danger to everyone inside the prison, where there is a high potential for violence and drug abuse, as well as inmates using cell phones to direct outside criminal activities,” said U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary. “As the threat of drones delivering contraband continues to grow, our office—working with law enforcement—will hold all those attempting to get prohibited items to prisoners to the fullest extent of the law.”
