Nov 27, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Uncategorized
Lancaster,South Carolina deputies report that they apprehended two people who were allegedly running a methamphetamine lab in a stolen car. This occurred when a deputy was patrolling through a property at Stevens Park in Kershaw when he ran the plates of a car that was reported to have been stolen from Berkeley County, South Carolina.
The couple, a man from Charleston, and a woman from Kershaw were discovered; the man was found to also have an outstanding warrant from Charleston, SC. When police investigated the scene, they found evidence of a methamphetamine lab, including plastic tubing, ice rocks, drain cleaner, and glass bottles. There was also meth and marijuana found in the woman’s purse.
If you or someone close to you has been charged in connection with possession of a controlled substance or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, & Hightower, LLP. You can contact our Baxter Village, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or contact us toll-free at 877-374-5999 for a consultation.
Nov 27, 2012 | Burglary/Robbery/Larceny, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Uncategorized
A UPS driver was arrested after deputies say she was stealing packages that contained prescription medication. The Lancaster, South Carolina woman is being charged with three counts of theft of a controlled substance, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office.
The woman was a delivery driver for UPS at the time of the thefts and is charged with stealing the packages that she was responsible for delivering. The report states that she took the packages because they contained controlled substances.
If you or a loved one has been charged in connection with a theft or a charge in connection with controlled substances in the northern South Carolina region, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can call our Fort Mill, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 27, 2012 | Burglary/Robbery/Larceny, Uncategorized
Two people, a man and a woman, were arrested in Lancaster County after allegedly robbing a Kershaw bank last Thursday. The incident took place at the Williams Financial on East Richland Street around 1:00 p.m., according to the Lancaster Sheriff’s office. The two were charged with armed robbery. The man was also charged with possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
Deputies reported that the man walked into the bank, displayed his handgun and demanded money. The woman was reported to have been waiting outside in the car. The man left the bank, after tellers handed him some money, and the couple drove off. The two were taken to the Lancaster County Detention Center.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a violent crime, it is important that you have an strong defense team. Call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can schedule a consultation by calling our Fort Mill, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 19, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
A 43-year-old man is being charged with DUI and Child Endangerment after deputies say he was driving under the influence of alcohol with his 5-year-old daughter in the car. Deputies found the car pulled over to the side of the road with the man and his daughter asleep in the car, with the car in drive and the engine running.
Additionally, the man registered a 0.17 on a breathalyzer exam, which is over double the legal limit. The man was taken to Kershaw County Detention Center, and his daughter was taken to her grandmothers.
Driving under the influence can have some serious penalties attached to it; however, if you add other charges to a DUI, fines and penalties can rack up quickly. If you or a loved one has been charged with Driving under the Influence call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can reach our Fort Mill, SC office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 19, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Uncategorized
Two Kershaw, South Carolina men led Lancaster Police on a chase and ended up with heroin charges filed against them. Deputies went to Small’s Food Center on North Matson Street in response to a call about a suspicious man ingressing and egressing from the store and hanging around the parking lot. When deputies walked up to the truck, the man who was driving sped away. The report states that deputies immediately knew the man’s drivers license was suspended.
The truck sped into the woods where it hit several trees. One of the men exited the vehicle, and deputies began a foot pursuit. When the deputies yelled for the man to stop, he exclaimed “I can’t,” and just kept running. The man was eventually brought down by the taser the deputies had, and syringes and a small bag of heroin were found. Both men were charged with possession of heroin; one of the men was charged with resisting arrest.
Drugs can have a profound impact on the life of the person using. Along with the actual treatment one should undergo, if found to suffer from drug addiction, it is important for that person to have appropriate legal counsel as well. The law offices of Reeves, Aiken, & Hightower, LLP are here to work for you if you have been charged with a drug violation. You can schedule a consultation with us by calling our Fort Mill, SC office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999. We are here to help you through this difficult time in your life.
