Drug charges are pending following a Clinton Public Safety Traffic Stop at 1:10 this morning. Officer Lawton made the traffic stop on Jefferson Street. After investigation, two baggies of marijuana containing 33.67 grams were allegedly discovered.
33-year-old Sterling Williams of 468 Brick House Road, Laurens was initially charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Violation of a Beginners Permit in tickets issued. A warrant was to be sought this morning to additionally charge Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. Mr. Williams was being held in City Jail overnight pending the charge being filed today.