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Name:
Haynes, Bromkius Dontavious
Date of Booking:
06/11/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE/SUPERIOR CT
POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FIRST OFFENDER
POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING CRIME
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE SECOND DEGREE
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE SECOND DEGREE
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
POSSESSION OF AMPHETAMINES WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE
POSSESSION OF COCAINE
TRAFFICKING FENTANYL
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE SECOND DEGREE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On June 10, 2026, at 1747 hours, Investigator Johnny Snyder along with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and Crime Suppression Team conducted a Search Warrant at 954 Fifth Street Room [REDACTED] Augusta, Georgia (Budgetel Inn & Suites) in reference to a search warrant.
Investigators arrived to the room and announced Sheriff’s Office. After making entry into the room, Inv Snyder observed someone flee into the bathroom. Inside of the bathroom, six (6) individuals were seen. Three of those being small children in the bathtub. Inv Snyder also observed one of the males, later identified as Bromkius Haynes, stuffing something into his pants. As the individuals were being detained and escorted out of the bathroom, Inv Snyder observed the toilet running as if it was just flushed, potentially discarding evidence. The other two males were identified as Javaris Jackson and Rayon Jackson. The three small children were identified as [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (5), [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (7), and [REDACTED BY AGENCY](6).
Investigators conducted their search. The search of Haynes’s person produced a dollar bill with approximately .5 grams of Cocaine stuffed into his crotch area, found by Inv Boyd. By the bathroom sink, Inv Snyder located a plastic bag containing approximately 3.5 grams of marijuana, a pill bottle made out to Robert T Farmer which contained approximately 8 grams of Amphetamine pills (33 Tablets),a piece of wrapped up tin foil which contained approximately 1.3 grams of methamphetamine, a black container with approximately 11.2 grams of fentanyl, and other items related to narcotic distribution, such as plastic bags, a digital scale, spoons, baking soda, and straws. Inside of the drawer located next to the bed was a Smith and Wesson SD4CVE with a serial number of HEX3480 which came back stolen through Aiken County and a bag of ammunition. Behind the drawer were 954 Fifth Street, Augusta Georgia. On the table in the room was documents made out to Javaris Jackson to more tin foil, narcotic residue, and digitals scales. There was also a Pringles can which contained approximately 28.3 grams of Fentanyl, found by Inv Snyder.
Bromkius Haynes was confirmed through records to be a convicted felon, with a conviction date through the Richmond County Superior Court on 03-21-2025 for Purchase, Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, or Sale of Marijuana. Javaris Jackson was also a convicted felon, with a conviction of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender/ Failure to Comply with Requirements/ Provide False Information on 07-20-2011 through the Richmond County Superior Court. Inv Snyder field tested the narcotics, which all came back positive for their respective tests, and were sent to the GBI lab for further testing.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
There are listed co-defendants in this case. Please see Javaris Eric Jackson and Rayon Malik Jackson for additional information.
7/10/26
NOTICE OF LEAD PROSECUTOR
What this means: The State has designated its lead prosecutor for the case against Bromkius Dontavious Haynes in Richmond County Superior Court.
7/13/26
NOTICE OF LEAD PROSECUTOR
What this means: The State has updated its notice of lead prosecutor for the case.
7/14/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorney Jordan Price has entered an appearance as defense counsel for Bromkius Dontavious Haynes in Richmond Superior Court.
7/15/26
REQUEST OF BOND HEARING
What this means: Bromkius Dontavious Haynes or his attorney has requested a bond hearing to address his release conditions.
7/15/26
NOTICE OF HEARING — BOND HEARING
What this means: The court has scheduled a bond hearing in the case. A bond hearing is where a judge decides whether Bromkius Dontavious Haynes can be released before trial and, if so, under what conditions (such as bail amount or other restrictions).
8/21/26
WARRANT DISMISSAL
What this means: A warrant in the case has been dismissed.
8/25/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 6 COUNTS FILED AGAINST BROMKIUS DONTAVIOUS HAYNES
What this means: A grand jury has indicted Bromkius Dontavious Haynes on six felony counts in Richmond County Superior Court (Case No. 2026RCCR00956). Count 1: trafficking in fentanyl under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31(B.1). Count 2: possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(B). Count 3: possession of methamphetamine under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(A). Count 4: possession of cocaine under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(A). Count 5: possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony under O.C.G.A. § 16-11-106. Count 6: possession of a firearm by a first offender probationer under O.C.G.A. § 16-11-131(B). All counts are dated 6/10/2026. An indictment means the grand jury found probable cause that Bromkius Dontavious Haynes committed these offenses.
8/25/26
NOTICE OF SUBSEQUENT INDICTMENT LETTER
What this means: The court or State has notified Bromkius Dontavious Haynes of the indictment returned against him.
8/27/26
BOND HEARING
What this means: A bond hearing was held at 10:00 AM in Richmond Superior Court. At this hearing, the judge considered whether Bromkius Dontavious Haynes should be released before trial and under what conditions.
8/31/26
NOTICE OF DEFENDANT’S ELECTION TO PROCEED UNDER O.C.G.A. SECTION 17-16-1 ET SEQ. AND CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS AND DEMANDS FOR DISCOVERY
What this means: Bromkius Dontavious Haynes has elected to proceed under Georgia’s statutory discovery rules and has filed consolidated motions and demands for discovery, statements, scientific reports, and other materials the State must provide to the defense.
9/24/26
ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR
What this means: Bromkius Dontavious Haynes is scheduled to appear for arraignment at 2:00 PM in Richmond Superior Court. At an arraignment, the defendant is informed of the charges, advised of his rights, and asked to enter a plea.