The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office announced on May 2 that an 18-year-old man from Georgetown was arrested following a routine traffic stop, which resulted in the discovery of drugs, a firearm, and distribution equipment in his vehicle.
The incident took place at approximately 3 a.m. when a deputy observed a car with illegal window tinting behaving evasively near Highmarket and Reservoir Street. Upon pulling the vehicle over, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana and saw a blunt in the car’s ashtray. A pat down of the driver revealed a Glock handgun concealed in his underwear. Further search uncovered about half a pound of suspected marijuana, some suspected ecstasy (MDMA), packaging materials, and a scale. The suspect, identified as Justin Michael Sessions, was placed on warrant hold for Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I-III substances and Possession of MDMA.
The sheriff’s office is responsible for enhancing community safety through programs such as the Citizens Academy, Explorer Program, Neighborhood Watch initiatives, Ride Along opportunities, and Active Shooter Training according to its official website. The agency operates out of its main office at 430 North Fraser Street and also manages the county detention center located at 2394 Browns Ferry Road according to its official website.
Affiliated with Georgetown County government as stated on its official website, the sheriff’s office oversees a detention facility that can accommodate up to 212 inmates as noted on its official website. Its operations span enforcement activities as well as corrections, judicial support services, and communications units as outlined by its official site.
Additionally, trailer stamping services are offered by the department to help deter thefts and assist with identification efforts within the community according to information from their official website.
