Early afternoon traffic stop leads to 2 arrests in Prosperity

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– An early afternoon vehicle chase led to two arrests in the Prosperity area of Newberry County, say deputies.

Deputies conducting an investigation in Prosperity attempted to stop a vehicle displaying an expired license tag.

NCSO says the driver failed to stop, accelerated, and attempted to elude law enforcement.

Deputies were able to stop the vehicle on CR Koon Highway near Bachman Chapel Road.

The occupants were identified as Xavious Robinson, 32, and Mya Johnson, 27, both of Newberry.

During a search, an amount of high grade marijuana, trafficking amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, and two firearms; one being known as a “cop killer” gun capable of penetrating most bullet resistant vests.

“This is a large amount of dangerous drugs, especially the methamphetamine. However, what concerns me most is a convicted felon having in his immediate possession a cop killer handgun,” according to Sheriff Lee Foster. “This incident shows the dangers law enforcement officers face while trying to protect the public,” said Sheriff Foster.

Robinson is charged with failure to stop for blue lights, expired vehicle license, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a weapon by a person convicted of a crime of violence, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, trafficking cocaine, and trafficking methamphetamine.

Johnson is charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, trafficking in cocaine, and trafficking methamphetamine.