Jamar Shantay Finley, 42, and Rodney Lewis Palmer Jr, 36, both of Rome, were arrested this week after they conspired to sell fentanyl to an undercover law enforcement officer.
Officers said that they sold over 28 grams of Fentanyl to the officer.
Subsequently, during the execution of a search warrant, officers found additional fentanyl, methamphetamine, and 436 grams of marijuana, all packaged for distribution.
The suspects were also found with digital scales and drug packaging materials.
The search at Palmer’s home, which was conducted at 11 South Elm Street is directly across the road from Elm Street Elementary School.
Both are charged with possession of fentanyl, possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, sale of fentanyl, drug trafficking, felony possession of marijuana,
Finley is additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to distribute.
Palmer is additionally charged with attempt to violate Georgia controlled substance act, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of a schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute, distribution of controlled substance, possession of drugs within 1000 feet of schools.
