AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Two men have been charged following a drug and firearms investigation in Augusta that began in August 2025, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO).
Leory Jenkins Jr. and Ronnie Malek Joseph Bradford are facing multiple felony charges, including:
Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Oxycodone with Intent to Distribute
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
The arrests stem from the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the 2600 block of Brookshire Road, where multiple law enforcement teams collaborated, including the RCSO Gang Unit, Narcotics Division, Crime Suppression Team, K-9 Unit, and the Georgia Attorney General’s Office Gang Prosecution Unit.
Investigators reportedly discovered:
306.72 grams of marijuana
27 oxycodone pills
9 firearms, along with several firearm accessories
Sheriff Eugene Brantley praised the multi-agency effort, stating:
“I am proud of our Gang Investigators and grateful for the continued partnership with the state to problem solve and protect our community.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed.
