Gray Court Man Arrested- Distribution Resulting in Death

On July 15, 2026, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office assisted the DEA with a federal arrest warrant for distribution of Fentanyl resulting in death. This arrest is the result of an investigation initiated by a Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Investigator.

Investigators and deputies attempted to make contact with the subject via traffic stop in Gray Court at approximately 8AM, at which time a brief vehicle pursuit occurred. However, the individual was arrested shortly thereafter.

Aberdeen Cornelius Craig of Gray Court is being charged as follows:

Distribution Resulting in Death

Assault and Battery High and Aggravated

Failure to Stop for Blue Lights

Reckless Driving

A search warrant was conducted at Craig’s residence, resulting in approximately $18,000 being seized and a charge of Operating a Gaming House.

Aberdeen Craig is in federal custody.

“We want our neighborhoods to be safe and for families to live and prosper in Laurens County. This kind of environment fosters an evil-like lifestyle at the expense of good people. I would like to thank our investigators and the DEA for their work on this case.”

– Sheriff Don Reynolds