RCSO arrests seven people after search warrant on Brookshire Drive

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Members of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at the 2600 block of Brookshire Drive in Augusta on Tuesday, leading to multiple arrests.

According to police, the search on July 8 led to “the recovery of approximately 22 grams of methamphetamine, 25 grams of marijuana, three handguns, and a stolen Can-Am Spider motorcycle.”

The following individuals were arrested and taken into custody:

  • Marquise Walker, Berten Blockett, Samaj Walton, Xavier Hatcher, Jalen Willett, and Kevontae Jenkins were charged with:
    • Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
    • Possession of Marijuana
    • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
  • Berten Blockett and Kevontae Jenkins face additional charges of:
    • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
  • Amiya Graham was charged with Disorderly Conduct.

In addition to the recovered substances, one of the individuals arrested was allegedly wearing a necklace that RCSO said may have been stolen in connection to the case of Xavion Wimberly, who was robbed while dying at the scene of a hit-and-run back in May…

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