13 face federal drug, gun charges in Myrtle Beach-based investigation
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — More than a dozen people from across South Carolina are facing federal drug and gun charges after a nearly yearlong law enforcement operation.
Authorities announced 13 indictments against the following people at a news conference Monday morning in Myrtle Beach:
Tyrone Louis Harts, Jr., 35, of Myrtle Beach, charged with conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and less than 50 kilograms of marijuana. Additionally, Harts was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, as well as possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm
Brandon Javon Sutton, 31, of Myrtle Beach, charged with conspiring to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine
Cedric Lamar Brown, 43, of Myrtle Beach, charged with conspiring to distribute 4oo grams or more of fentanyl, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and a quantity of cocaine. Additionally, Brown was charged with possession with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine and fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm
Elizar Edward Marcus, 44, of Myrtle Beach, charged with conspiring to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine and distribution of 500 grams or more of cocaine
Dorian Derrell Williams, 30, of Conway, charged with conspiring to distribute 4oo grams or more of fentanyl
James Jenkins, Jr., 34, of Loris, charged with conspiring to distribute 4oo grams or more of fentanyl
Akeem O’Brien Tisdale-Giles, 33, of Georgetown, charged with conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and attempted possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine
Maurice Fleming, 42, of Manning, charged with conspiring to distribute a quantity of cocaine
Edward Pigotte, 45, of Myrtle Beach, charged with conspiring to distribute a quantity of cocaine
Theron Levon Holmes, 45, of Georgetown, charged with conspiring to distribute a quantity of cocaine
Ronald Eric Campbell, 43, of Florence, charged with conspiring to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin
Matthew Tennerrol Brown, 39, of Columbia, charged with conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine
Adam Temple, 39, of Little River, charged with possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
The FBI’s Columbia field office joined with area law enforcement agencies last February in response to rising violent crime in and around Myrtle Beach, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Authorities said they targeted members of street gangs including the Rollin’ 90s Crips, G-Shine Bloods and Gangster Disciples.
The investigating agencies included:
Myrtle Beach Police Department
Horry County Sheriff’s Office
Horry County Police Department
Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office
Georgetown City Police Department
Marion County Police Department
Conway Police Department
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Coastal Carolina University Police Department
15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office
15th Circuit Drug Enforcement Unit
Horry County Fire and Rescue
Charleston Fire Department
Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office
Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
FBI
It wasn’t immediately known whether the suspects have been arraigned or are in custody. Count on New13 for updates.
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Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12. See more of his work here.
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