Six people have been arrested following an investigation into a drug trafficking and financial fraud ring. The Greenville County Drug Enforcement Unit launched the investigation after they received information of illegal activity emanating from a Greenville hotel. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office and the Greenville Police Dept. were also involved in the investigation.
Two vehicles associated with the suspects were searched following a traffic stop and evidence of a check cashing scheme was found. Subsequently a hotel room associated with the ring was searched. The search turned up fentanyl, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, meth and a gun. 42 year old, Trevell Demaris Nettles was arrested for trafficking all of the above listed drugs and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Three out of state men were arrested in the check cashing scheme. They include 25 year old Matthew Sirigano of Ohio, as well as 34 year old Anthony Lipscomb and 35 year old Kenneth Bowden both of Michigan.
Two Greenville residents, 62 year old Dameron Jeru Grant and 57 year old Janet F. Butler were arrested on criminal conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in the ring.