The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reported the arrest on Wednesday (6/6) at 10:23 p.m. of three people following an investigation into narcotics distribution at 1438 VanDyne Spoor Road in the Town of Savannah.
The Wayne County Probation Department secured a search order for the residence of Adam Thomas, age 40, of the same address who is currently on probation from a previous arrest.
The Probation Department with the assistance of the Sheriff’s Office searched the residence and located a large quantity of crack cocaine packaged in multiple for sale bags as well as bulk bags. Also located in the residence was a moderate amount of marihuana as well as scales, smoking utensils and a quantity of cash in small denomination bills. There were multiple small quantity bags of cocaine located on the floor, as well as small amounts of loose marihuana on the floor of the residence which were accessible to 4 children ages 8, two who are age 3 and a 3 month old.
Subsequently, Thomas and his girlfriend Lissanne R. Livingston, age 25, were both charged with 1 count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree – with the intent to sell a narcotic drug, a Class B Felony, 1 count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree – possess more than a half ounce of a narcotic drug, a Class B Felony and 4 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Misdemeanor.
Also charged was Crystal L. Kirkey, 32, of 1618 North Main Street, Savannah, with 1 count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a Misdemeanor, and 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
All three were arraigned in the Town of Savannah before the Honorable Justice Sloan where Thomas was remanded to the Wayne County Jail with No Bail due to having 3 previous felony convictions.
Livingston was remanded to the jail with $2,500 cash /$5,000 bond.
Kirkey was remanded to the jail in lieu of $750 cash/$1,500 bond.
A Stay Away Order of Protection was issued between Kirkey and her children.
Thomas and Livingston will have a preliminary hearing on Monday, June 11th at in the Town of Savannah Court. Kirkey will return to court on July 5th.