Rome couple jailed on gun, trafficking charges
Two Rome residents remained in jail without bond Thursday after a search warrant led to drug and gun charges.
According to Floyd County Jail reports:
Avery Lea Holcombe, 31, and Scotty Joel Venable, 37, were found with methamphetamine, synthetic marijuana, scales, glass smoking pipes, and two handguns at a Redmond Circle apartment late Wednesday.
Both Holcombe and Venable are charged with felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, possession of a firearm during commission of a crime, and trafficking methamphetamine. Both are also charged with misdemeanor possession and use of drugrelated objects
Venable is additionally charged with felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and a probation violation.
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for pair
A pair of Rome residents were arrested after a traffic stop on Ga. 53 at Harvey Street led to drug charges, reports stated.
According to Floyd County Jail reports:
Linda Gail Simmons, 51, was pulled over Wednesday evening for failure to signal. A search using a K-9 led to an officer finding methamphetamine in the center console armrest.
Simmons is charged with
felony possession of methamphetamine. She was released from jail Thursday on a $5,700 bond.
Reginald Thomas Fergoda II, 34, was a passenger in the vehicle and also had drugs. Fergoda is charged with felony possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor possession of less than an ounce of marijuana,
He was released from jail Thursday on a $3,500 bond.
Report: Shannon woman had meth during welfare check
A 48-year-old Rome woman remained in jail without bond Thursday after she was found with drugs, reports stated.
According to Floyd County Jail reports:
Pamela Diane Reese, who is on probation, was found with methamphetamine and a glass smoking pipe during a welfare check at a gas station on Martha Berry Highway early Thursday morning.
Reese is charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and a probation violation. She is also charged with possession of drug-related objects.