For years, officers have responded to repeated calls for service at the Metro Inn on Golfair Boulevard involving drug activity, violence, thefts, and other criminal behavior.
In January 2026, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Narcotics Unit launched a long-term undercover investigation into drug sales at the Brentwood-area property. Over several months, undercover detectives purchased synthetic drugs known as "Flakka" from individuals selling out of the motel.
Eleven arrests were made and two additional arrest warrants are pending.
- Zabarin Love, 44
- Shameka Reed, 37
- Marquis Williams, 38
- Kayla Dixon, 32
- Daniel White, 21
- Waymond Hamilton, 32
- Tiffany Charles, 37
- Michael Handy, 37
- Alea Smith, 31
- Shatoria Harrison, 36
- Troyane Pinkard, 48
These arrests have disrupted drug activity at this problem property, but the work isn't finished. The agency remains committed to holding drug dealers accountable and making our neighborhoods safer.
One of the lead detectives on the case remembered the problems from when he was a patrol officer and made it his personal mission to clean up the trouble spots.
To report suspicious activity, citizens are asked to call
904.630.0500 or email
JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.
To view the post regarding this long-term investigation on JSO's social media platforms, please click on one of the following links:
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Photo Caption: Operation Metro Booming - 11 After Drug Investigation at Brentwood Motel [IMAGE: Top row: booking photo for Zabarin Love, 44; Shameka Reed, 37; Marquis Williams, 38; Kayla Dixon, 32; Daniel White, 21 and Waymond Hamilton, 32. Bottom row: booking photo for Tiffany Charles, 37; Michael Handy, 37; Alea Smith, 31; Shatoria Harrison, 36 and Troyane Pinkard, 48. JSO Logo]