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An investigation into illegal sales of drugs by 35-year-old Sean Evans at his Vista View apartment in Bluffton, led Sheriff’s Office investigators to obtain warrants for his arrest (two counts of Sale and Distribution of Marijuana and one count of Sale and Distribution of a Schedule II Drug) and to search his apartment. Early this morning, investigators served the search warrant at Evan's Vista View apartment, where they found him inside. Evans was taken into custody on the active arrest warrants, while investigators searched his apartment.

During the search warrant, investigators seized one assault rifle, one long rifle, numerous schedule II drugs (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride, Dexmethylphenidate and Adderall), cocaine and approximately three pounds of marijuana. Following the search warrant, Sean Evans was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center and incarcerated.

In addition to the two counts of Sale and Distribution of Marijuana and one count of Sale and Distribution of a Schedule II Drug, Sean Evans was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, two counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Drug, Possession of a Schedule II Drug and Possession of Cocaine. As of late this afternoon, Evans remained incarcerated at the Detention Center and had not received a bond hearing on any of his eight charges.

Thank you for your continued interest in the safety of our community.