Heroin/Fentanyl Found, Arrest Made

On August 26th, Laurens County Deputies executed search and arrest warrants at 1696 Bypass 127 in Laurens. The SWAT team was utilized based upon the nature of the arrest warrants and the following was located:

-Digital scales commonly used in the selling of illegal substances

-Numerous torn portions of plastic bags commonly associated with the selling of illegal substances

-Marijuana and Marijuana derivative

-1 Firearm and ammunition

-Ecstasy

-Crack Cocaine

-Tablets containing an amount of Heroin and/or Fentanyl

-Over $40,000 in cash

Travious Antwan Mims of Laurens was arrested and charged with the following:

-Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, 2nd offense

-Possession with Intent to Distribute MDMA or Ecstasy, 2nd offense

-Possession of Marijuana- 2nd or subsequent offense

-Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin/Fentanyl

“This is a result of vigilant and dedicated work to help combat the drug crisis in Laurens County. I, along with the grateful citizens of Laurens County, thank these Deputies."

Sheriff Don Reynolds