19 charged in trafficking crack cocaine, drugs

FREDDIE HOLLOWAY, 24

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Authorities charged 19 people with conspiring to traffic crack cocaine and other drugs.

The Department of Justice announced the arrests on Thursday.

Prosecutors said the investigation centered on the unlawful activities of accused members of the Bloods, a national gang.

Brunswick residents indicted on federal charges were:

  • Romia Daniels, 40
  • Amelia Robinson, 36
  • Andre Short, 46
  • Connell Aldridge, 47
  • Pearl Ward, 54
  • Calvin Lewis, 37
  • Melvina Lewis, 44
  • Jamar Bradley, 27
  • Kurlie Kemp, 24
  • Lovell Jones, 26
  • Freddie Holloway, 24
  • Willie Middleton, 33
  • Aaron McClendon, 25
  • Deboe Pickering, 21
  • John Earl Roberts, 30
  • Charles Wilson, 56
  • Tyrone Middleton, 33
  • Kevin Smith, 24

Some of those arrested were also charged with related gun charges, said prosecutors.

The drug-trafficking conspiracy charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

Glynn County Police

including some suspects who will face local charges brought on by the district attorney’s office.

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