Sumter drug bust nets 5 arrests, more expected

Five men, ranging in age from 24 to 61, face a variety of drug charges following an undercover investigation by the authorities, the Sumter Police announced Friday. More arrests are expected.

Charged on Thursday were:

• Roosevelt Antonio Foster, 34, charged with distribution of crack cocaine and distribution within a half-mile of a school.
• Michael Cameron Martin, 24, charged with distribution of marijuana and distribution of marijuana within a half-mile of a school.
• Wilson Michael Nelson, 45, distribution of cocaine base, and distribution within a half-mile of a school.
• Charles Henry Rufus, 61, charged with distribution of crack cocaine and distribution within a half-mile of a school.
• Jason Leroy Rigdon, 39, charged with distribution of a controlled substance.

This story was originally published August 26, 2016 at 8:35 PM.