Great Falls, SC — Two individuals were taken into custody after deputies seized fentanyl, cocaine, and firearms during multiple drug raids in Chester County last week, according to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
Raids Conducted Across Great Falls
Authorities reported that the operation took place on Friday, October 10, at several homes along Circle Drive and Sweatt McCullough Road in Great Falls, S.C.
Before executing the warrants, deputies attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle that fled the scene, sparking a brief chase. The car later crashed near Rocky Creek Bridge on Highway 97, and the driver attempted to flee on foot but was soon captured.
Arrest of Nicholas Dooley
Deputies identified the driver as Nicholas Dooley, who was quickly arrested. A search of his vehicle uncovered:
- 5.8 ounces of fentanyl
- 12 grams of MDMA
- Taurus Judge .45 caliber firearm
Following his arrest, investigators executed search warrants at multiple residences nearby, leading to additional discoveries.
Evidence Seized from Residences
As per WBTV, During the residential raids, deputies recovered the following items:
- 12.5 ounces of cocaine
- 1.3 ounces of crack cocaine
- 10 grams of fentanyl
- Multiple firearms
Arrest of Korey Bailey
In connection with the searches, Korey Bailey was apprehended and charged. Both Dooley and Bailey were denied bond and face multiple felony drug charges.
Sheriff’s Statement
Sheriff Max Dorsey commented on the arrests, saying:
“My tolerance for drug traffickers and violent felons is zero, especially those who have multiple convictions. For those who squander the second, third, and subsequent chances they’ve been given, our office will use every tool at our disposal to ensure your path ends in a prison cell for the rest of your life.”
Charges Filed
Nicholas Dooley faces:
- Failure to stop for blue lights
- Trafficking fentanyl
- Trafficking MDMA
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Korey Bailey faces:
- Trafficking cocaine (3rd or subsequent offense)
- Trafficking crack cocaine (3rd or subsequent offense)
- Trafficking fentanyl (3rd or subsequent offense)
- Possession of a weapon during a violent crime
- Possession of a firearm by a person convicted of domestic violence (1st degree)
Community Reminder
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to report suspicious drug-related activity to local authorities as part of ongoing efforts to curb narcotics distribution in the region.
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