A Savannah man accused of shooting his girlfriend on New Year’s Day at the Amazonia Ball Park faces additional charges including possession of a controlled substance in jail. 

As previously reported, Jay Patrick Bowman is charged with the shooting death of Stephanie Bradberry of Savannah. Bowman is charged with felonies for first-degree murder or in the alternative second-degree murder, armed criminal action, first degree domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and misdemeanors for possession of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. 

According to court documents, the additional charges stem from an incident in February, when a search was conducted of the Work Release Pod of the Andrew County Jail. During the search, items later identified as Tramadol, a controlled substance, were found. The pills were located in Bowman’s property in the Pod. 

“After talking with Bowman and being advised of his Miranda Rights, he agreed to write a statement on the incident,” Caleb Worley, Deputy Sheriff with the Andrew County Sheriff’s Office said. “Bowman stated Inmate Reys brought in medication for Bowman’s back and he brought 17 pills. When the pills were found there was 14. Bowman stated he took three.” 

Charges have been filed for attempt to deliver or possess a controlled substance in a private or county jail and possession of a controlled substance.