Man Arrested On Multiple Drug And Gun Charges
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Leonardo Jamal Wimphrie, 38, on multiple drug and gun charges.
On Friday, the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit and C.I.R.T (Critical Incident Response Team) executed a search warrant at 701 Pope St, Newberry, discovering a large cache of illegal drugs and an array of handguns and long guns.
The search warrant was executed, and three occupants were detained until deputies could clear and search the residence. During the search of the residence Investigators located approximately 35 pounds of Marijuana in vacuum sealed packages stored in suitcases in the attic. Also located inside an air return vent in the home was trafficking weight of Crack Cocaine, Cocaine, Heroin, and Methamphetamine.
Sheriff Lee Foster said, “Those individuals who possess and deal drugs will go at lengths to conceal it from being discovered, but we will search every inch of a house to remove these dangerous drugs from our community.”
This suspect and residence came under scrutiny after Investigators discovered three teenagers who admitted to taking pills from a person who lived at the residence. The youths became sick and had to seek medical attention.
Leonardo Jamal Wimphrie is being detained at the Newberry County Detention Center pending due course of Law. Wimphrie is being charged with Trafficking Heroin 3rd Offense, Trafficking Marijuana 3rd Offense, Trafficking Crack Cocaine 3rd Offense, Trafficking Cocaine 3rd Offense, Trafficking Methamphetamine 3rd Offense, Possession of Pistol by a Person Convicted of a Crime of Violence, and Possession of Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime.
The other two occupants of the residence were released at the scene.
“This is not Wimphrie’s first rodeo,” said Sheriff Foster. “This is at least his third offense trafficking poison to people, many of which are teenagers.” “We have done our jobs, now it is up to the court system.” “Wimphrie is not allowed to possess or be in the proximity of weapons. More charges may follow as that investigation proceeds.”
Sheriff Foster also said that there are concerns that some of these drugs were obtained by school age children. Further investigations are occurring to determine that level of involvement.
Foster encourages anyone with any information about violent crime, drugs, or any criminal activity to contact the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 321-2222 or contact Crime stoppers at 888-CRIMESC or you can use the Crime stoppers app. You may submit the information anonymously.
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Leonardo Jamal Wimphrie, 38, on multiple drug and gun charges.
On Friday, the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit and C.I.R.T (Critical Incident Response Team) executed a search warrant at 701 Pope St, Newberry, discovering a large cache of illegal drugs and an array of handguns and long guns.
The search warrant was executed, and three occupants were detained until deputies could clear and search the residence. During the search of the residence Investigators located approximately 35 pounds of Marijuana in vacuum sealed packages stored in suitcases in the attic. Also located inside an air return vent in the home was trafficking weight of Crack Cocaine, Cocaine, Heroin, and Methamphetamine.
Sheriff Lee Foster said, “Those individuals who possess and deal drugs will go at lengths to conceal it from being discovered, but we will search every inch of a house to remove these dangerous drugs from our community.”
This suspect and residence came under scrutiny after Investigators discovered three teenagers who admitted to taking pills from a person who lived at the residence. The youths became sick and had to seek medical attention.
Leonardo Jamal Wimphrie is being detained at the Newberry County Detention Center pending due course of Law. Wimphrie is being charged with Trafficking Heroin 3rd Offense, Trafficking Marijuana 3rd Offense, Trafficking Crack Cocaine 3rd Offense, Trafficking Cocaine 3rd Offense, Trafficking Methamphetamine 3rd Offense, Possession of Pistol by a Person Convicted of a Crime of Violence, and Possession of Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime.
The other two occupants of the residence were released at the scene.
“This is not Wimphrie’s first rodeo,” said Sheriff Foster. “This is at least his third offense trafficking poison to people, many of which are teenagers.” “We have done our jobs, now it is up to the court system.” “Wimphrie is not allowed to possess or be in the proximity of weapons. More charges may follow as that investigation proceeds.”
Sheriff Foster also said that there are concerns that some of these drugs were obtained by school age children. Further investigations are occurring to determine that level of involvement.
Foster encourages anyone with any information about violent crime, drugs, or any criminal activity to contact the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 321-2222 or contact Crime stoppers at 888-CRIMESC or you can use the Crime stoppers app. You may submit the information anonymously.
