Five arrested after search warrants executed

Darian Zabriel Davis

Five people have been arrested following a several-monthlong investigation by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division.

Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, two search warrants were obtained for two separate residences located less than a mile apart. Both search warrants were executed simultaneously, one by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office Swat Team and the other with the assistance of the North Augusta Department of Public Safety Swat Team.

Three firearms and about a pound-and-a-half of marijuana and a half-ounce of cocaine were seized, with an estimated street value of $2000 as a result of the warrants.

"This is a direct result of the alliance that has been built between the Aiken County Sheriff's Office, the North Augusta Department of Public Safety and the citizens of Aiken County," said Sheriff Michael Hunt. The two residences searched are located on Samuels Street in Belvedere and Celeste Avenue in North Augusta.

Other arrests in this case also are pending.

Avis Jeremy Simpkins of Samuels Street in Belvedere was charged with one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within a half mile of a school and an active bench warrant for littering.

Isaac Thomas Williams, also of Samuels Street in Belvedere, has been charged with one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute (third offense), one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within a half mile of a school (third offense) and one count of possession of marijuana less than 28 grams.

Devon Cordell Davis of Celeste Avenue in Belvedere was charged with one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within a half mile of a school, one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within a half mile of a school.

Darian Zabriel Davis, also of Celeste Avenue in Belvedere, has been charged with one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within a half mile of a school.

Daniel Rashad Lovett of Barton Road in Trenton was charged with one count of possession of marijuana less than 28 grams.

Anyone with information about any crime is asked to contact the Aiken County Sheriff's Office at (800) 922-9709. Individuals also should call Crimestoppers of the Midlands at (888) CRIME- SC. Callers can remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of between $50 and $1000.