Several Arrested, Firearms and Narcotics Seized

On November 9, 2023, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office executed simultaneous search warrants in Laurens in response to a several month-long burglary investigation.

Search warrants were executed at 244 Boyd Rd in Laurens and 8837 Hwy 76 W in Laurens. Numerous arrests were made because of this investigation. The Sheriff’s Office seized and recovered numerous firearms and illegal narcotics during this operation. A list of arrests made as a result of this ongoing investigation are listed below. More arrests are expected.

Scottie Wayne Burkhalter:

Burglary 1st Degree

Grand Larceny

Receiving Stolen Goods over $2000.00 in value (enhancement per 16-1-57)

Weapons/Sale or delivery of pistol to, and possession by certain persons unlawful, stolen pistol

Heather Sims:

Receiving Stolen Goods over $2000.00 in value (enhancement per 16-1-57)

Jason Sommers:

Trafficking Methamphetamine over 10 grams

Unlawful Neglect of a Child

Possession of schedule I to V controlled substance

Possession with intent to distribute controlled substance in schedule I, II, III

Dana Sommers:

Trafficking Methamphetamine over 10 grams

Unlawful Neglect of a Child

Possession of schedule I to V controlled substance

Possession with intent to distribute controlled substance in schedule I, II, III

Britany Lynn Holliday:

Trafficking Meth over 10 grams

Parole Violation

Christopher Dale Sams:

Possession of less than one gram of meth

“I’m proud of our Criminal Investigations Division for working so diligently to bring these career criminals to justice, as well as our SWAT Team for their assistance in the execution of these search warrants. Hopefully the judicial system keeps them locked away where they belong, so they can’t terrorize our community any further.”

Sheriff Don Reynolds