News Summary
In Greenville County, SC, a routine traffic stop led to the arrest of two men, Carl Parris and Tyus Bell, after illegal drugs and firearms were found in their vehicle. Parris had an active warrant for probation violations while Bell’s charges remain undisclosed. This stop is part of a wider crackdown on drug activity in the area, following two significant operations by the Greenville Police Department resulting in multiple arrests and seizures of narcotics and firearms.
Greenville County, SC — Two men were arrested following a routine traffic stop on Mauldin Road, leading to the discovery of illegal drugs and firearms in their vehicle. The driver, Carl Parris, was detained after deputies learned he had an active warrant related to probation and parole violations, specifically for failure to appear in court.
After his arrest, Parris was taken to the Greenville County Detention Center. The passenger, Tyus Bell, was also arrested during the incident; however, the specific charges against him have not yet been disclosed.
This traffic stop forms part of a broader crackdown on illegal drug activity in the region. The Greenville Police Department has recently conducted two significant drug operations, resulting in four arrests and the seizure of a variety of narcotics and firearms.
Details of Recent Drug Operations
The first operation occurred on June 26, when officers executed a search warrant on New Searcy Road around 6 a.m. During this operation, law enforcement recovered two pounds of synthetic marijuana known as spice, eight grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of crack cocaine, 45 grams of marijuana, and several hydrocodone pills. Three men—Davarious Lowery, Daitreal Frost, and Marquis Frost, aged 18 to 20—have been charged with multiple drug-related offenses as a result of this operation.
A second operation took place the following day, June 27, also at 6 a.m., at a different location on Government Street. This operation yielded additional crack cocaine and two firearms, one of which was later discovered to be stolen. Fredrick Crenshaw, aged 50, was arrested during this operation and has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, with additional charges expected to follow.
Support from Local Law Enforcement
The two operations were the culmination of months of investigative work into illegal drug and weapon distribution in the area, according to the Greenville Police Department. The department received assistance from Sheriff David Scruggs of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, who confirmed that his department provided support for the search warrants executed as part of these operations.
Additional Drug Busts in Berea
In a separate incident, deputies in Berea, SC, executed a search warrant on Lawnview Court after receiving tips about possible illegal drug activity. This operation led to another drug bust involving the seizure of additional drugs and firearms, although details regarding any arrests made during this operation have not yet been released.
Related Incident in Greenville, NC
In a related incident occurring outside of Greenville County, NC, an individual named John Sauls was arrested during a traffic stop for failing to stop for police. Sauls was found with methamphetamine, marijuana, and a firearm while also having removed an electronic monitoring device while he was on probation.
The recent wave of arrests and drug seizures highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat the illegal drug trade and enhance community safety. The incidents emphasize the collaborative efforts among various law enforcement agencies to address the issue of illegal drug circulation and related crimes in the area.
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- Greenville Advocate: Police Seize Drugs, Weapons in Two Major Operations
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