Newberry County Sheriff’s Deputies, Whitmire Police Officers, and SLED Agents arrested a Whitmire man on possession of a large quantity of marijuana.

Jarvis Jameel Sligh, 35, of Church Street in Whitmire, SC was arrested after an undercover operation was conducted. Sligh also had a pistol with an extended magazine in his possession.

Law Enforcement executed a search warrant at 957 Church Street in Whitmire after an investigation. During the search law enforcement found over 20 pounds of marijuana worth over $100,000 packaged for distribution. In addition a pistol was found in proximity to the drugs.

Sligh is charged with Trafficking Marijuana, Possession of a Weapon During A Violent Offense, Possession of a Person Prohibited, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sligh is also on probation for a previous offense and will be charged with that violation. Sligh is currently under a $20,500 bond for the drug related charges and is on hold for Probation.

Police Chief Jeremiah Sinclair and Sheriff Lee Foster acknowledged that the laws will continued to be enforced even though we are under the strains of COVID-19. Sheriff Lee Foster said we (law enforcement) are not closed and we will continue to uphold our oaths.