Traffic Stop Leads to Fugitive Arrest

A South Carolina man is custody in Stephens County after being arrested in Oconee County.

39-year-old Jeremy Stephen Black of Westminster, South Carolina was charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle on February 11 following a traffic stop on Wells Highway by the Oconee County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office.

A passenger in the vehicle, 44-year-old Brantley Keith Black of Westminster, South Carolina, was wanted in the state of Georgia in Stephens County, who wished to extradite.

Jeremy Black was released on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond.

However, Brantley Black was served with a Fugitive from Justice Warrant and had a hold placed on him by probation authorities in Georgia.

Brantley Black was then turned over to Stephens County probation officials on February 13.