CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two people have been arrested in connection to the largest fentanyl seizure to date in Chester County that had the power to kill more than 800,000 people, according to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
On Friday, Jan. 31, deputies used a search warrant at a house on Berryhill Road in the Edgemoor community. During the search, they found approximately 1,700 grams (3.7 pounds) of fentanyl, 87 grams of crack cocaine, two pounds of marijuana, 17 firearms, two vehicles, and $91,060 in cash.
According to arrest records, 36-year-old Travaris Dixon and 33-year-old Lamonica Dixon have both been booked into the Chester County Detention Center without bond for;
- Trafficking fentanyl 28 grams or more
- Trafficking crack cocaine 28-100 grams
- Possession with intent to distribute marijuana
- Possession of a weapon during a violent crime
Officials say this is still an active investigation that could result in more charges.
I continue to be proud of the hard work of the men and women of our Office who are on the front lines daily removing these deadly drugs from the streets of Chester County. This is the largest fentanyl seizure ever seen in Chester County, and these drugs had the potential to kill more than 800,000 people. These drugs are killing people throughout our country, and Chester County is no exception. Nevertheless – our Office will continue to use every resource available to eradicate every drug trafficker and dealer from Chester County. The lives of our citizens are too valuable to be wasted all because of selfish and money-hungry drug dealers wanting to prey on vulnerable people struggling with addiction. I encourage families who know of people struggling with an opioid addiction to seek immediate help, because any delay could come at a deadly cost.
Sheriff Max Dorsey
