Another Arrest made in 17th Operation Infinity

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces an additional arrest in the seventeenth “Operation Infinity” drug sweep round-up that began on Aug. 31, 2017. The Sheriff’s Office teamed up with law enforcement partners from the Salem and Walhalla Police Departments in this operation. In all, 23 individuals were being sought on a variety of drug charges involving methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, crack cocaine, cocaine, prescription drugs and an unlawful neglect of a child charge. The latest arrestee is 51-year-old JD Matthews of Seneca for possession with intent to distribute heroin. With this additional arrest, 23 individuals have been arrested or were already in jail and have been served their warrants as part of this round up. That total includes two individuals arrested who were not among those originally being sought in the roundup. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation.