A 56-count federal indictment has disrupted a crack trafficking ring in Savannah’s ‘The Dips’ neighborhood, resulting in the arrest of 14 defendants on charges related to conspiracy to possess and distribute crack cocaine.
According to the indictment, the drug sales took place as early as October 1, 2020, with the defendants allegedly involved in a large-scale trafficking operation.
Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, David H. Estes, praised the efforts of law enforcement, particularly the Savannah Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration, in disrupting the operation.
‘This continuing effort will make our communities safer by removing illegal drugs and guns from our streets,’ Estes said.
The defendants, who were arrested on federal charges, face a statutory penalty of up to 20 years in prison and substantial financial penalties, followed by at least four years of supervised release.
The indictment charges the defendants with various crimes, including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute crack cocaine, distribution of crack cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The defendants are:
- Charles Aimee Fields Jr., 33, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; seven counts of Distribution of Crack Cocaine; and one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
- Anthony Pointer, 33, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and three counts of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Maurice Johnson, 36, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and five counts of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Trevyaughn Howard, 24, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and 12 counts of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Keaonte Winford, 22, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and five counts of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Marcus Royal, 24, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and four counts of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Patrick Frazier, 26, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and six counts of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Terry Lynch Jr., 25, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and three counts of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Deandra Brown, 32, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and three counts of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Shaqille Jones, 28, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and two counts of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Dominique Bostic, 27, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and one count of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Michael Passmore, 30, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and one count of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Tyree Lee, 33, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and one count of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
- Walter Wingster, 36, of Savannah, charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Crack Cocaine; and one count of Distribution of Crack Cocaine.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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