Sumter, SC – A Sumter County man was arrested Wednesday night after deputies allegedly found cocaine and other narcotics during a traffic stop that turned into a brief foot pursuit.
According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by 26-year-old Jaquan Frederick Dewand Murray-Benjamin on December 10, 2025. The department said the driver, who was reportedly known to have a suspended license, attempted to flee after stopping the vehicle.
Deputies detained Murray-Benjamin and allegedly saw suspected crack cocaine in plain view inside the car. A probable-cause search followed, revealing additional illegal narcotics, including what investigators said was a large amount of cocaine.
The suspect faces multiple charges, including trafficking in cocaine (28 grams or more but less than 100 grams, second offense), possession of other controlled substances (second offense), and driving under suspension.
Murray-Benjamin was transported to the Sumter County Detention Center, where he remains held on a $106,600 bond, the sheriff’s office confirmed.
Authorities have not reported any injuries related to the incident.
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