Two Men Arrested For Drug Trafficking
Sheriff Lee Foster announces the arrest of two individuals responsible for trafficking drugs. James Bernard Darby and Angelo Santell Ruff were arrested on multiple drug and weapon charges after an alert deputy.
While on patrol activities on February 7, a Deputy recognized James Darby operating a vehicle and had prior knowledge that Darby’s driver’s license was suspended. The Deputy attempted to perform a traffic stop on Highway 121 at Belfast Road.
When Darby stopped the vehicle, the passenger ran on foot and James Darby fled in the vehicle. The Deputy was able to take the runner into custody, who was later identified as Angelo Santell Ruff. Ruff was in possession of a bookbag with a large quantity of assorted drugs, along with money, and guns.
Newberry County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Newberry City Police Officers responded to the area of O’Neal St. where the suspect vehicle was last seen. As Law Enforcement was searching for the vehicle, Darby was observed walking near Bess Street. Darby was detained and Deputies located the vehicle, which Darby had parked nearby. During a check on the vehicle’s registration, the vehicle was reported stolen out of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC.
Sheriff Foster commends the work of the Deputies who were out patrolling and being observant to criminal activity. “With this patrol activity, we have been able to take off the street career criminals, drugs, and guns. We are committed to this service and the protection of our children and citizens of Newberry County,” said Sheriff Foster.
“This was a large and vast type of drugs. The suspects had firearms, which they could not possess legally. People dealing these drugs also breed violence in our communities,” said Sheriff Foster
James Bernard Darby, 36, of 561 Green Meadows Drive and Angelo Santell Ruff, 35, of 1709 Drayton Street are being detained at the Newberry County Detention Center pending the service of warrants.
Darby, who is presently on Community Supervision for Attempted Murder, is being charged with Driving with a Suspended Drivers License, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, Possession of a Weapon/Ammo by a Person Convicted of a Violent Crime, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana 2nd Offense, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Trafficking Heroin, Trafficking Ecstasy 2nd Offense, Trafficking Methamphetamine 2nd Offense, and Trafficking Crack Cocaine 2nd Offense.
Ruff is being charged with, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, Possession of a Weapon/Ammo by a Person Convicted of a Violent Crime, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana 2nd Offense, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Trafficking Heroin, Trafficking Ecstasy 2nd Offense, Trafficking Methamphetamine 2nd Offense, and Trafficking Crack Cocaine 2nd Offense.
Sheriff Lee Foster announces the arrest of two individuals responsible for trafficking drugs. James Bernard Darby and Angelo Santell Ruff were arrested on multiple drug and weapon charges after an alert deputy.
While on patrol activities on February 7, a Deputy recognized James Darby operating a vehicle and had prior knowledge that Darby’s driver’s license was suspended. The Deputy attempted to perform a traffic stop on Highway 121 at Belfast Road.
When Darby stopped the vehicle, the passenger ran on foot and James Darby fled in the vehicle. The Deputy was able to take the runner into custody, who was later identified as Angelo Santell Ruff. Ruff was in possession of a bookbag with a large quantity of assorted drugs, along with money, and guns.
Newberry County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Newberry City Police Officers responded to the area of O’Neal St. where the suspect vehicle was last seen. As Law Enforcement was searching for the vehicle, Darby was observed walking near Bess Street. Darby was detained and Deputies located the vehicle, which Darby had parked nearby. During a check on the vehicle’s registration, the vehicle was reported stolen out of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC.
Sheriff Foster commends the work of the Deputies who were out patrolling and being observant to criminal activity. “With this patrol activity, we have been able to take off the street career criminals, drugs, and guns. We are committed to this service and the protection of our children and citizens of Newberry County,” said Sheriff Foster.
“This was a large and vast type of drugs. The suspects had firearms, which they could not possess legally. People dealing these drugs also breed violence in our communities,” said Sheriff Foster
James Bernard Darby, 36, of 561 Green Meadows Drive and Angelo Santell Ruff, 35, of 1709 Drayton Street are being detained at the Newberry County Detention Center pending the service of warrants.
Darby, who is presently on Community Supervision for Attempted Murder, is being charged with Driving with a Suspended Drivers License, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, Possession of a Weapon/Ammo by a Person Convicted of a Violent Crime, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana 2nd Offense, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Trafficking Heroin, Trafficking Ecstasy 2nd Offense, Trafficking Methamphetamine 2nd Offense, and Trafficking Crack Cocaine 2nd Offense.
Ruff is being charged with, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, Possession of a Weapon/Ammo by a Person Convicted of a Violent Crime, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana 2nd Offense, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Trafficking Heroin, Trafficking Ecstasy 2nd Offense, Trafficking Methamphetamine 2nd Offense, and Trafficking Crack Cocaine 2nd Offense.
