Public Safety Committee | August 16, 2022

Jacob Lloyd Lower of Richland County has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition following an incident involving assault and attempted theft. The case was investigated by multiple agencies as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Jarman Lamar White has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a major York County drug conspiracy involving fentanyl-laced pills. Authorities say he provided space for manufacturing counterfeit drugs linked to a larger criminal organization.

The U.S. Senate approved Senator Tim Scott’s bipartisan housing reform bill aimed at lowering costs by increasing supply and reducing regulations. The legislation seeks to make homeownership more accessible for Americans facing rising prices.