In 2020-2021, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office ran a 6-month undercover narcotics probe in the Macedonia community near DeWitt Road, sparked by complaints of suspicious activity. It led to 17 arrests on drug-related charges like meth trafficking, fentanyl possession, and distribution. As of December 30, 2025, outcomes varied widely: one acquittal, five guilty pleas (some with reduced sentences or early releases), and charges dropped against 13 others due to evidentiary issues, plea deals, or court decisions. Many cases lingered into 2024-2025.
Guilty Pleas and Sentences
These individuals pleaded guilty, often with dropped additional charges:
| Name | Date Pleaded | Key Charges (Guilty) | Sentence/Outcome | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krista Leigh Dunn | N/A (Trial) | None (found not guilty) | Acquitted June 30, 2021 | Two meth distribution and child conduct charges dropped |
| Charles Litchfield | Oct. 12, 2022 | 2x meth trafficking, 2x meth distribution | 6 years each (concurrent); paroled June 19, 2023 | 24 other charges dropped |
| Bobby Brinson | Feb. 16, 2022 | 3rd-degree criminal sexual conduct | 2 years jail; released April 1, 2022 | – |
| Sandi Thompson | Feb. 17, 2022 | Meth possession w/ intent to distribute | 5 years reduced to 2 years probation + drug tests | Meth conspiracy dropped |
| Catherine Powers Owens | Oct. 24, 2023 | Meth distribution | 3 years, served 26 days + 6 months probation | Released after 26 days |
| Jamie Potter | N/A | None (charges dropped) | All dropped Oct. 20, 2023 / March 21 | Evidence lab mix-up cited |
Dropped Charges
Charges against these 13 were dismissed, often for lack of evidence or as part of deals (expunged records limit some details):
- Justin Litchfield: 5 fentanyl, meth, heroin possession (March 19, 2024)
- Cecil Floyd: 2x fentanyl distribution, meth/fentanyl possession w/ intent (Jan. 16, 2024)
- Joshua Jacobs: Fentanyl trafficking (Nov. 22, 2021)
- Amanda Fletcher: Fentanyl trafficking (Nov. 22, 2021)
- Missy Lee Litchfield: Meth conspiracy (March 19, 2024)
- Brandon Litchfield: Meth conspiracy, marijuana possession w/ intent (May 8, 2024)
- Thomas Kelly: Meth possession w/ intent, Schedule II substance (May 11, 2024)
- John Tracey Headden: Meth conspiracy (July 29, 2021)
- Kenneth Blake Poole: Child conduct, heroin distribution (June 30, 2021)
- Destry Sweatman: Meth conspiracy, fentanyl trafficking (date expunged)
- Christine Potter: Marijuana possession (date expunged)
This reflects common narcotics case trends in South Carolina, where weak lab evidence or prosecutorial burdens lead to dismissals. Berkeley County records show ongoing sheriff efforts against rural drug networks.
