Drug suspect roundup underway

July 14– Twenty-plus deputies from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department, Savannah and Crump police, agents of the 24th Judicial District Drug Task Force and U.S. Marshals gathered Tuesday afternoon on short notice at the Hardin County Jail’s courtroom.

Bantering, munching on sub sandwiches and sipping water and soft drinks, they strapped on their gear, hopped into a fleet of law enforcement vehicles and went to round up 27 drug suspects wanted on 37 felony charges and two misdemeanor offenses.

"As you go out tonight–safety first," Hardin County Sheriff Sammy Davidson warned. "I want you to be able to go back to your families."

The origin of the round-up, mostly of "individuals we know," dates back to November when the first undercover buys were made, he said.

The drugs involved, Davidson said, include methamphetamine, hydrocodone, morphine, cocaine, methadone and crack cocaine. Only two offenses are for marijuana,

As of this morning, a total of 22 arrests had been made for the manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of controlled substances. Charged are:

•Bryan D. Broder, 26, 145 Walnut St., Savannah– Schedule II, Schedule III and Schedule IV narcotics. Bond set at $35,000.

•Roger D. Butler, 60, 320 Cumberland St., Savannah– Schedule II narcotics. Bond set at $10,000.

•Cindy Briley, 45, 67 Theo Road, Morris Chapel– Schedule II narcotics. Bond set at $25,000.

•Dena R. McLin, 49, 320 Cumberland St., Savannah– Schedule III narcotics. Bond set at $10,000.

•Michael Taylor, 38, 120 Clifton Road, Savannah– Schedule II narcotics.

•James E. Hopper, Jr., 4095 Choates Creek Road, Savannah– casual exchange of marijuana. Bond set at $5,000.

•Tarvis L. Bailey Sr., 31, 380 Walnut St., Savannah– Schedule II narcotics. Bond set at $25,000.

•George E. Bumpous Jr., 59, 295 Shell St., Savannah– Charge not identified on booking sheet. Bond set at $5,000.

•Charles L. Porter, 42, 2989 Poplar St., Memphis– Schedule II narcotics. Bond set at $25,000.

•Jerome Dixon, 40, 13790 U.S. 64, Savannah– Schedule II narcotics. No bond.

•Eric D. Rainwater, 29, 55 Chief St., Savannah– Schedule IV, two counts Schedule II. Bond set at $25,000.

•Gary W. Wilkerson, 575 East Main St., Savannah– Schedule II. Bond set at $25,000.

•Charlene D. Franks, 36, 315 Winningham Road, Savannah– Schedule II. No bond.

(Editor’s note: This list will be updated as more information becomes available.)

•Laura A. Davis, 48, 390 Clifton Road, Savannah– Two counts Schedule II narcotics. Bond set at $25,000.

•Byron C. Bromley, 49, 315 Winningham Drive, Crump– Three counts Schedule II narcotics, unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon.

•Richard L. Rhodes, 44, 105 Kurtley Lane, 44, Ramer– Four counts Schedule II narcotics, simple possession of marijuana, unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon.

•Steven A. Wilkerson, 33, 305 Parks St., Savannah– Schedule II narcotics, two counts Schedule III narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia.

•Joshua A. Armstrong, 31, 915 Bruton Branch Road, Savannah– Schedule II narcotics. Bond set at $25,000.

•Mickel K. Webster, 38, 1360 Hurricane Drive, Sardis– Three counts Schedule III narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, initiation and conspiracy to manufacture meth.

•Sonia G. Price, 39, 530 Hickory St. Savannah– Two counts Schedule II narcotics and parole, probation violations.

•Eric L. Golomski, 37, 160 Birch St. Savannah– Two counts Schedule II narcotics.

•Robert Woodard, 53, 275 Borden Loop, Crump– Schedule I narcotics, initiation to manufacture meth, two counts Schedule II narcotics.