A three-year investigation into the Ghostface Gangsters climaxed in Richmond County with Friday’s announcement of indictments against 77 gang members and associates for violence, drug dealing and sex trafficking.
Gov. Brian Kemp joined Sheriff Richard Roundtree, District Attorney Jared Williams and Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis in making the announcement at the RCSO South Precinct, 3425 Mike Padgett Highway.
The Ghostface Gangsters are primarily comprised of White Supremacists and Gangster Disciple Affiliates, an operation extending throughout three states (Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee) and deep into Georgia prisons.
“The Ghostface Gangsters are currently trying to expand into neighboring states, and they are considered the fastest growing white gang in the country with approximately 5,000 members,” a press release says.
The investigation into the Ghostface Gangsters started in January 2018 and will continue until all suspects are arrested. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Gang Intelligence Unit identified the members involved in criminal street gang activity.
“The gang’s culture, structure, leadership, chain of command, and all involved in the furtherance of this ongoing criminal enterprise have been charged,” the release says.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Gang Intelligence Unit compiled information on 163 Ghostface Gangster members and associates in the Augusta-Richmond County area, and a 136 count indictment has been drafted alleging that 77 members and associates have been implicated in violations of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, The Georgia Racketeer Influenced Criminal Organizations Act, and numerous criminal violations as part of an ongoing criminal enterprise to further the goals of the Ghostface Gangsters statewide and beyond.
This investigation is the single, largest gang investigation the state of Georgia has had thus far. This is a continuation of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office’s and our state, local, and federal partners’ commitment to the disruption and dismantling of criminal street gangs in our community also targeting those that support and enable these criminal enterprises, the release says.
Here are the names of those indicted. To find the charges, take the count number (Cts) and match it to the charges at bottom. We should have mugshots later.
REX ALLEN STEWART, JR. (Cts. 1-3, 26-33)
CYNDI FAYE BOWEN (Cts. 1-3, 26-33)
STEPHEN LEE CARPENTER (Cts. 1-3, 118)
DUSTIN RAY WHITED (Cts. 1-3, 118)
JOSHUA C. JOSEY (Cts. 1-3, 119)
DAVID BERNARD HORNE, JR. (Cts. 1-3, 12-13, 34-37)
CHRISTOPHER J. BEATRICE (Cts. 1-3, 38-41)
ALBERT J. WHEELER, JR. (Cts. 1-3, 4-11, 120)
ARCHIE J. THORNTON (Cts. 1-3)
KRISTOPHER TY ARMISTEAD (Cts. 1- 3)
ANDRES LOPEZ-CARMONA (Cts. 1-3, 20-21, 84-87)
NICHOLAS NOFTSIER (Cts. 1-3)
KRISTIN N. FARR(Cts. 1-3)
KENNETH PIPER (Cts. 1-3, 129)
CHRIS L. WESTON (Cts. 1-3, 74-75)
FRANKLIN CAIL GODBEE (Cts. 1-3)
JESSICA MARTIN (Cts. 1-3)
BENJAMIN WOMACK (Cts. 1-3, 66-73, 76-77)
CLIFFORD RAY WILSON (Cts. 1-3, 130)
JONATHAN LUKE (Cts. 1-3, 131)
DYLAN MOORE (Cts. 1-3)
ROBERT THOMAS PALMER (Cts. 1-3, 84-87)
JAMES EUGENE PITTS, SR. (Cts. 1-3, 110-111)
SIGMAN C. POPE (Cts. 1-3)
ABENAMAR RODRIGUEZ (Cts. 1-3)
SARAH WHEATLEY (Cts. 1-3)
CRYSTAL WEEKS (Cts. 1-3)
RONALD BRANDON OSTRIHON (Cts. 1-3)
KYLA IRENA DEANGELO (Cts. 1-3, 14- 15)
NICOLE MARIE ADKINS (Cts. 1-3, 84- 87)
MELISSA BURBINE (Cts. 1-3, 104-109)
JONAS M. FULMER (Cts. 1-3, 84-87) T
IFFANY IRENE LAND (Cts. 1-3)
JESSICA KATE FRANCIS (Cts. 1-3, 42- 43)
JAMES EUGENE PITTS, JR. (Cts.
CECIL P. HERRIN, JR. (Cts. 1-3)
HEATHER RENEE STUDER (Cts.
ASHLEY NICOLE ALONSO (Cts.
JODIE LEE RILEY (Cts. 1-3)
ELIZABETH SARA HAGAN (Cts.
LINDSEY BAIRFOOT-JOHNSON
ROBERT BLAKE PERDUE (Cts. 1-3, 122)
DENNIS LAMAR WOMBLES (Cts. 1-3, 16-17, 123)
SHERIE ELAINE HARP (Cts. 1-3)
COREY NICOLAS NEWMAN (Cts. 1-3, 22-23, 124)
STEVEN CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS (Cts. 1-3, 18-19, 66-67. 70-73. 78-95. 125)
ROBERT CARL BURNETT (Cts. 1-3)
WILLIAM D. BAILEY III (Cts. 1-3, 84-87)
DANNY WILLIAMS (Cts. 1-3)
JUANITA KATHERINE WILLIAMS (Cts. 1-3)
CARLTON HATTAWAY (Cts. 1-3, 84-87)
DESTINY DAWN STORY (Cts. 1-3, 84-95)
CONSTANCE LEIGH JACKSON (Cts. 1-3, 90-95)
PRISCILLA JANETTE HICKOX (Cts. 1-3, 58-65)
WILLIAM TOMMY CHALKER (Cts. 1-3)
REBECCA CHEYENNE WILLIAMS (Cts. 1-3, 54-57 84-87, 90-95)
DONNA E. LONG (Cts. 1-3, 84-87, 90-95. 112-113)
WILLLIAM C. BASS (Cts. 1-3)
RONDLE CHRISTOPHER CULPEPPER (Cts. 1-3, 24-25, 126)
MATTHEW BRAZELL (Cts. 1-3)
CAITLYN PRESSLEY (Cts. 1-3, 102-103)
BRANDY N. NICHOLS (Cts. 1-3)
CHRISTOPHER BROWN (Cts. 1-3)
JASON SCOTT DOUGLAS (Cts. 1-3, 127)
JOSHUA BROCK (Cts. 1-3, 128)
DOUGLAS CLINE (Cts. 1-3)
JASON MICHAEL HANSON (Cts. 1-3)
ZACHARY PARRISH MARKS (Cts. 1-3)
BRIAN THOMAS MYERS (Cts. 1-3)
SHAWN EDWARD DEMOREST (Cts. 1- 3)
JAMES EDWARD DEVOTI (Cts. 1-3)
MICHAEL KEITH DEVLIN (Cts. 1-3)
AISLYNN BRIANE HORNSBY (Cts. 1-3, 84-87)
DERRICK KENYATTA RUFFIN (Cts. 1- 3, 84-87)
CRYSTAL MAT BURKEY (Cts. 1-3, 84- 87)
JESSIE CLARENCE GOODWIN III (Cts. 1-3, 96-101)
HERE ARE THE COUNTS DEFINED BY NUMBER
Ct. 1: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 2: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 3: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 4: Trafficking in Methamphetamine
Ct. 5: Violation of Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
Ct. 6: Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
Ct. 7: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 8: Possession of a Firearm during Commission of a Felony
Ct. 9: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 10: Possession of a Firearm during Commission of a Felony
Ct. 11: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 12: Felony Fleeing or Eluding
Ct. 13: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 14: Possession of Oxycodone with Intent to Distribute
Ct. 15: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 16: Possession of Methamphetamine
Ct. 17: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 18: Trafficking in Methamphetamine
Ct. 19: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 20: Possession of Heroin
Ct. 21: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 22: Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder
Ct. 23: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 24: Aggravated Assault
Ct. 25: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 26: Aggravated Assault on a Public Safety Officer
Ct. 27: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Ct. 28: Possession of a Firearm during Commission of
Ct. 29: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 30: Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Ct. 31: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 32: Possession of Methamphetamine
Ct. 33: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 34: Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Ct. 35: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 36: Tampering with Evidence
Ct. 37: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 38: Tampering with Evidence
Ct. 39: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 40: Hindering the Apprehension of a Felon
Ct. 41: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 42: Possession of Methamphetamine
Ct. 43: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 44: Possession of Methamphetamine
Ct. 45: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 46: Possession of MDMA
Ct. 47: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 48: Possession of Methamphetamine
Ct. 49: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 50: Possession of Heroin
Ct. 51: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 52: Possession of Heroin
Ct. 53: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 54: Possession of Methamphetamine
Ct. 55: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 56: Felony Obstruction
Ct. 57: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 58: Possession of Methamphetamine
Ct. 59: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 60: Possession of MDMA
Ct. 61: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Ct. 62: Possession of a Firearm during Commission of
Ct. 63: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 64: Possession of a Firearm during Commission of a Felony
Ct. 65: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 66: Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude
Ct. 67: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 68: Theft by Receiving Stolen Property – Government Property
Ct. 69: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 70: Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude
Ct. 71: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 72: Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude
Ct. 73: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 74: Theft by Receiving Stolen Property – Firearm
Ct. 75: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 76: Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude
Ct. 77: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 78: Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude
Ct. 79: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 80: Trafficking Methamphetamine
Ct. 81: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 82: Possession of a Firearm during Commission of a Felony
Ct. 83: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 84: Aggravated Assault
Ct. 85: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 86: Kidnapping with Bodily Injury
Ct. 87: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 88: Possession of a Firearm during Commission of a Felony
Ct. 89: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 90: Aggravated Assault
Ct. 91: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 92: False Imprisonment
Ct. 93: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 94: Criminal Attempt to Commit Theft by Extortion
Ct. 95: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 96: Aggravated Assault
Ct. 97: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 98: Aggravated Assault
Ct. 99: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 100: Possession of Methamphetamine
Ct. 101: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 102: Theft by Taking – Felony
Ct. 103: Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Ct. 104: Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
