K9 drug bust operation
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. – An Upstate man is facing drug trafficking charges after a K9 unit assisted deputies in sniffing out the suspect in Pickens County.
The incident took place on March 18 when the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division (Bravo Team) noticed a “suspicious person” standing beside a motorcycle on Breazeale Road in Liberty.
K9 unit “Kona” was brought in to assist and quickly alerted deputies to the presence of methamphetamine in the suspect’s possession.
The suspect, identified as Jonathan Eric Taylor, was taken into custody following the K9’s discovery. Taylor is facing several charges, including:
Authorities credited the K9 unit for its role in the arrest and successful detection of illegal substances.
For those interested in supporting the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office K9 Foundation, donations can be made through their official website at pickenssheriff.com.
This incident serves as a reminder of the valuable role that K9 units play in law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking and ensure public safety in communities like Pickens County.
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