The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Zimezmen Daquan Jones, 18, of 67 Wood Lane on charges of No Drivers License, Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Carry of a Firearm, Possession of Alcohol by person under 21, Unlawful Transportation of Alcohol, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana.

On February 7, while patrolling the area of Whitener Road, a Newberry Sheriff’s Office Investigator’s attention was drawn to a vehicle swerving from one lane to another. The Investigator preformed a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver as Zimezmen Daquan Jones. During the traffic stop, the Investigator could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Jones admitted to not having a driver’s license.

As Jones was getting out of the vehicle, the Investigator could see in plain sight a handgun. When the Investigator went to handcuff Jones, he took off fleeing on foot. Deputies responded to the area and set up a perimeter and began searching for Jones who was located on Walton Way.

Jones was taken into custody and is being detained at the Newberry County Detention Center pending a bond hearing.