RIDGELAND, SC (August 2, 2012/1:00 PM) – Five suspects were arrested early this morning on drug charges as a result of a search warrant conducted at a home in Ridgeland.
Members of the Beaufort/Jasper Multi Agency Drug Task Force (DTF) initiated an investigation into brothers, Joseph Medlock and Lavar Medlock, believed to be selling illegal drugs from their residence at 1157 Mitchellville Rd. in JasperCounty. Over a period of several months, investigators were able to obtain illegal drugs through controlled purchases from the location, leading to a search warrant being obtained for the residence.
At approximately 5 am this morning, DTF members, assisted by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, executed the search warrant, making contact with six adults and five children. A search resulted in the seizure of quantities of marijuana, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, as well as vehicles and US currency. Five adults were arrested. The children were released to various family members.
Arrested:
Joseph Medlock (29)
1157 Mitchellville Rd., Ridgeland
Charges:
Trafficking Crack Cocaine
Trafficking Cocaine
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Conspiracy to Violate S.C. Drug Laws
Lavar Medlock (32)
1157 Mitchellville Rd., Ridgeland
Charges:
Possssion with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine
Simple Possession of Marijuana
Conspiracy to Violate S.C. Drug Laws
Shalita Outter (24)
PO Box 821, Ridgeland
Charges:
Trafficking Crack Cocaine
Trafficking Cocaine
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Conspiracy to Violate S.C. Drug Laws
Faith Sanders (27)
777 Oakpark Rd., Ridgeland
Charges:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine
Simple Possession of Marijuana
Conspiracy to Violate S.C. Drug Laws
Mary Medlock (59)
1157 Mitchellville Rd., Ridgeland
Charges:
Conspiracy to Violate S.C. Drug Laws
Seized:
- Marijuana – Approximately 78 grams
- Crack Cocaine – Approximately 46 grams
- Powder Cocaine – Approximately 131 grams
- Miscellaneous ammunition, scales and drug paraphernalia
- $5,815.00 U.S. Currency
- (1) 2005 Cadillac
- (1) 1999 Chevrolet Z-28
- (1) 47 Inch Television
MAKE THE CALL, STAY ANONYMOUS, EARN a REWARD: To report crime, citizens can call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372) or text the word TIPSC with a message to CRIMES (274637).
