Santa Rosa Meth Ring Busted

February 20, 2010

Eight people have been arrested in Santa Rosa County in connection with a methamphetamine manufacturing ring.

A federal indictment announced Friday alleges that that Charles G. Boyer, 37, John I. Lewis, 38, Ronald L. Phares, 46, Tonia L. Phillips, 30, James D. Ramsey, 26, Frank R. Skivington, 27, Shane M. Swann, 37, and Christina A. Williams, 30, all of Santa Rosa County, were involved in a conspiracy to possess pseudoephedrine and use it to manufacture methamphetamine. The charges stem from a long-term investigation involving pharmacy records, search warrants, and cooperating witnesses.

Boyer was also charged with possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office filed separate state charges against another fourteen individuals involved in the manufacturing ring.

The defendants began to make their initial appearances today in federal court before United States Magistrate Judge Elizabeth M. Timothy. Detention hearings, to determine their pre-trial status, have been set for February 24, 2010. A trial date will also be set at that time.

The case was investigated by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the United States Attorney’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg.

Comments

2 Responses to “Santa Rosa Meth Ring Busted”

  1. T on February 20th, 2010 10:00 am

    THANK GOD 8 more off the street

  2. bill, big b little ill on February 20th, 2010 5:33 am

    You really have to be a true bozo to fool around with methamphetamines. Congratulation to the offices that took this bunch down.

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