In the early hours of Saturday, May 18, 2025, a multi-agency law enforcement checkpoint in Summerville led to the arrest of three individuals on charges of marijuana possession and the seizure of multiple firearms. At approximately 12:31 AM, Corporal Rob Villagomez of the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, along with Deputy Mollohan, Georgia State Patrol Corpora Flowers, and Trooper Jamie Mitchell, conducted a license and safety checkpoint at the intersection of East Washington Street and Penn Street.

According to the incident report, at 1:03 AM, a black Nissan Altima approached the checkpoint, emitting a strong odor of marijuana. The vehicle was directed to Penn Street, and the driver, identified as Mr. Pace, was removed for field sobriety testing by Trooper Mitchell. Corporal Villagomez then questioned the passengers. Dilan Jesse Bravo, 21, admitted to possessing marijuana. During a subsequent search of Bravo’s backpack, officers discovered two baggies containing a green, leafy substance suspected to be marijuana, as well as a black Glock 9mm handgun. Front passenger Jaylon Atkins Hmad, 21, was also found to be in possession of marijuana. A search revealed a Glock 19 Gen 5 handgun and two baggies of suspected marijuana inside Hmad’s backpack. Corporal Flowers removed Osiel Nava Diaz, 21, from the rear passenger seat. A search of Diaz’s backpack uncovered three baggies of suspected marijuana and a gold-colored Glock 9mm with a 30-round extended magazine. All three individuals were detained. They reportedly told officers they were en route to a block party on Hawkins Drive. A subsequent search of the vehicle’s trunk revealed ski masks.

Bravo, Hmad, and Diaz were transported to the Chattooga County Jail and charged with possession of marijuana less than one ounce. The driver, Ramarian Pace, was arrested by Trooper Mitchell for driving under the influence (DUI). His tan-colored Glock 9mm handgun was seized for safekeeping. The seized firearms were checked through E-911 to determine if they were stolen and were subsequently placed into evidence. The suspected marijuana was also secured as evidence.

Narcotics Agent Gary Campbell was consulted regarding the packaging and quantity of the marijuana. He advised that, without further evidence, the amount seized was insufficient to support a charge of intent to distribute.