AUGUSTA, Ga. () – Attorney General, Chris Carr, said his Gang Prosecution Unit has charged 11 people with multiple crimes.
According to officials, on May 4th, the suspects reportedly executed a drive-by shooting at a house where an 11-year-old and a 20-year-old were present. Around 13 shots were fired into the home.
This drive-by followed two separate shootings that occurred earlier that morning at Suz Lounge on Deans Bridge Road in Augusta.
The subjects are reportedly are members and associates of Youngins with Money (Y.W.M.), a hybrid criminal street gang based in Augusta.
The 5 listed below have been arrested:
Xavier Lee Hatcher (aka 6 Shots or Lil Zay), 21, of Augusta:
- 8 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Possession of an Illegal Weapon
- 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Samaj Jibreel Walton (aka Maj), 20, of Augusta:
- 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Possession of an Illegal Weapon
Montrey Charvarez Scott, 32, of Augusta:
- 8 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Drive-By Shooting
- 2 counts of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree
- 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
- 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Demarion Miller (aka 2 Shots), 20, of Augusta:
- 6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
- 1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Quantez Donyell Lamar Roberson (aka Slugg), 27, of Augusta:
- 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Drive-By Shooting
- 2 counts of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree
- 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
- 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
The 6 listed below are still wanted by the Richmond County Sheriff’s office:
Jontavious Taquan Thomas (aka Jon Jon or JT), 21, of Augusta:
- 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Possession of an Illegal Weapon
- 1 count of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
Demetrice Jerome Scott, 31, of Augusta:
- 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Drive-By Shooting
- 2 counts of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree
- 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
- 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Byron Dontavious Roberson (aka Skrilla), 25, of Augusta:
- 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Drive-By Shooting
- 2 counts of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree
- 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
- 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Caleel Keshawn Stephens (aka Sosa), 29, of Augusta:
- 6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Drive-By Shooting
- 2 counts of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree
- 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
- 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- 1 count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Clarence Thomas (aka Lil Slugg), 20, of Augusta:
- 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Drive-By Shooting
- 2 counts of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree
- 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
- 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Damien Lee Bell (aka DJ or Babyfrost), 20, of Augusta:
- 8 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
- 1 count of Drive-By Shooting
- 2 counts of Aggravated Assault
- 1 count of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree
- 1 count of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
- 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
- 4 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
If you have any information about the suspected crimes or the location of any of the individuals being sought, please reach out to the RSCO at (706) 821-1020 or (706) 821-1080.
