Four Face Drug Charges After PCSO Busts

Four area men face drug charges as a result of separate investigations by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.

On October 18, The Pickens County Sheriff's Office SWAT team served search and arrest warrants upon Kenneth M. Cartee at his home at 116 Onyx Lane in Easley.

According to a PCSO release, the Pickens County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division conducted an investigation over the past two months. During the course of the investigation, the Special Operations Division conducted controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Cartee, the release said.

Cartee was charged with two counts of distribution of methamphetamine and additional charges were filed after the search warrant was executed at his home.

He also faces additional charges of trafficking between 10-28 grams of methamphetamine, 2^nd offense, and two charges of possession of controlled substances. Cartee is being held at the Pickens County Detention Center.

Another Special Operations Division resulted in the arrest of two brothers.

Jeremiah Brandon Holcombe and James Robert Holcombe, each of 426 Pine View Drive in Pickens, were also arrested on October 18.

Jeremiah Holcombe is charged with two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, 1^st offense. He has been released after posting bond.

James Holcombe is charged with two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, 3^rd offense. He is being held at the Pickens County Detention Center.

A third investigation led to another arrest that same day.

John David Hendricks, of 322 Flint Hill Drive, Pickens, is charged with two counts of methamphetamine, 2^nd offense, and is currently being held at the Pickens County Detention Center.