2 minors and 1 adult arrested for weapons and drug offenses

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WCBD) – Two minors and one adult were arrested Thursday after illegal handguns and marijuana were discovered during a traffic stop.

The individuals were stopped in the Greentown neighborhood of Georgetown and were wearing masks and hoodies, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said. A search of the vehicle found three handguns and approximately 13.78 grams of marijuana.

The two minors were charged with possession of illegal handguns. One of the weapons was convertible to full automatic and had an extended magazine. One minor was charged with possession of marijuana. Omar Sumpter was charged with obstruction and hindrance.

Sumpter was taken to the Georgetown County Detention Center.