2 arrested after deputies find ‘Glock switches’, drugs in Sumter home

Courtesy: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

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SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– Two people have been arrested after warrants were served earlier this week at a Sumter home, said police.

Sumter Police said several firearms and multiple “Glock switch” components are off the streets due to serving the warrant.

The Sumter Police Department, U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security made the arrests and seizure after learning of deliveries of “Glock switch” components to a home in the city of Sumter.

Information gathered in the investigation indicates a 17-year-old ordered the switches for potential re-sale of the devices, according to Sumter Police.

The 17-year-old was placed in custody and charged with possession of a machine gun and possession of a firearm by a minor.

His name cannot be released because of his age.

Also, an adult living at the home was found in possession of a controlled substance with a street value of more than $700, placed in custody and booked at the county detention center.

Dominique Cartell Pearson, 39, is charged with possession with intent to distribute ecstasy.

Law enforcement said the investigation is continuing.