2 Arrested in Kershaw County Drug Bust

Authorities seize drugs, guns, and find 2-year-old child at Camden home

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

Two individuals were arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses after a joint-agency narcotics search warrant was executed at a home in Camden, South Carolina. Authorities seized a large quantity of fentanyl, marijuana, methamphetamine, controlled pills, and other drug paraphernalia, and also found a 2-year-old child present during the search.

Why it matters

This bust highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the opioid crisis and drug trafficking in South Carolina communities. The presence of a young child at the scene also raises concerns about the impact of the drug trade on vulnerable populations.

The details

On February 9, 2026, agents from the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office, Camden Police, and SLED executed a search warrant at a home on Brown Street in Camden, just off East Dekalb Street/Hwy 1 and within a half-mile of Camden Middle School. During the search, they seized a large quantity of fentanyl, marijuana, methamphetamine, controlled pills, buprenorphine strips, digital scales, a fentanyl press, and three firearms. A 2-year-old child was also found inside the residence.

  • The search warrant was executed on February 9, 2026.

The players

Jeremy Lee Ray

A 37-year-old man arrested and charged with multiple drug trafficking and firearm offenses.

Tiffany Nicole Haas

A 35-year-old woman arrested and charged in connection with the drug bust.

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit

The local law enforcement agency that led the drug bust operation.

Camden Police Department

The local police department that assisted in the drug bust.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)

The state law enforcement agency that also participated in the drug bust.

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What’s next

The two suspects will face a judge to determine bail and further legal proceedings related to the drug charges.

The takeaway

This drug bust underscores the ongoing challenges communities face in combating the opioid crisis and the need for continued vigilance and collaboration between law enforcement agencies to address drug trafficking and protect vulnerable populations, such as young children, from the harms of the illicit drug trade.