Five arrested after another drug bust by Fairfield, Chester County deputies

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Fairfield and Chester County deputies have arrested 5 more drug dealers in an ongoing Mitford and Great Falls areas investigation.

Artarius Howze, John Lipford, Shaun Ingram, Bradley Sheppard, and Billy Mitchell have been taken into custody on narcotics related offenses that occurred in both Chester and Fairfield Counties.

Artarius Howze has been charged with three counts of distribution methamphetamine 3rd offense, distribution of fentanyl 3rd offense, and possession of fentanyl 3rd offense.

Shaun Ingram has been charged with distribution of methamphetamine 1st offense and distribution of fentanyl 1st offense.

Bradley Sheppard has been charged with distribution of heroin 3rd offense and possession of methamphetamine 3rd offense.

John Lipford has been charged with distribution of fentanyl 2nd offense.

Billy Mitchell has been charged with distribution of methamphetamine 1st offense.

Authorities say three other drug dealers were arrested last week.

If you have any information regarding illegal narcotic sales in Fairfield County, call the sheriff’s department or Crimestoppers.