Search warrant reveals meth, marijuana and more, SC sheriff says. 2 were arrested

Two people were arrested and charged after Lexington County narcotics agents found drugs, cash and guns in a Leesville home, officials said.

The agents previously “conducted controlled purchases of meth” from two suspects, which gave them probable cause to execute a search warrant at the resident, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said in a news release.

The agents found “a large quantity” of methamphetamine, marijuana, cash and guns, the sheriff’s department said. They seized more than 6 pounds of marijuana, 8 grams of methamphetamine, 10 guns and drug distribution equipment, officials said. They also seized more than $12,000 in cash.

One of the guns found at the home had been reported stolen out of Lexington County, Koon said.

The department subsequently arrested two people, Arromus Abney, 33, and Miranda Lloyd, 26.

Abney was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, according to arrest warrants. Lloyd was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, receiving stolen goods and unlawfully placing a child at risk of harm.

Abney and Lloyd were booked into the Lexington County Detention Center. They have since been released after meeting the conditions of their bond, the sheriff’s department said.

This story was originally published February 17, 2024 at 2:49 PM with the headline "Search warrant reveals meth, marijuana and more, SC sheriff says. 2 were arrested."

Alexa Jurado

The State

Alexa Jurado is a news reporter for The State covering Lexington County and Richland County schools. She previously wrote about the University of South Carolina and contributes to this coverage. A Chicago suburbs native, Alexa graduated from Marquette University and previously wrote for publications in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Milwaukee Press Club and the South Carolina Press Association.