11 arrested in Georgetown warrant round-up, traffic blitz
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- The Georgetown Police Department (GPD) on Thursday arrested 11 people as part of a one-day operation.
The department partnered with multiple other law enforcement agencies for a warrant round-up and traffic enforcement blitz in the City of Georgetown.
In addition to the arrests, authorities said officers issued 91 traffic citations, 22 warning tickets, seized 3- grams of marijuana, 1 gram of methamphetamine, and multiple doses of Oxycodone.
The following individuals were arrested:
- Brandon Mcelveen – Driving Under Suspension, Shoplifting
- Carly Owens – Shoplifting
- Aundray Myzick – Driving Under Suspension, Improper Headlight
- Joanis Green – Bench Warrant
- Earl Davis- Probation Warrant
- Darrius Wright – Possession with Intent to Distribute Oxycodone
- Jerome Duncan – Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
- Omar Sumpter – Driving Under Suspension, Hit and Run Accident
- Shavone Smith – Bench Warrant
- Jay Kennedy – Family Court Warrant
- Jessica Woodsides – Possession of Methamphetamine
Mingz Bar was cited by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) for an alcohol violation, according to authorities.
“The police activity last night in Georgetown represents a collaborative effort of our local and state partners banding together for the common good of making the streets safer for our citizens of Georgetown,” Chief William Pierce said. “These efforts will continue in the City of Georgetown as similar operations are being planned.”
SLED, South Carolina Highway Patrol, Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and the South Carolina Probation Parole and Pardon Services assisted with the operation.
