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Multiple suspects charged in New Ellenton Jackson drug case
Four residences in New Ellenton and Jackson area tied to a drug ring. Leon Patterson, 33, faces two counts of crack cocaine distribution and several drug and neglect counts. Lacardia Sharp ton, 27, charged with cocaine and pills offenses plus child neglect. Robert Samuels, 24, charged with three counts of possession with intent to distribute pills. Rueben Legrand Bethea, 23, charged with cocaine distribution pills and unlawful substance offenses. Derrick Valentine, 27, charged with crack cocaine distribution and an active assault warrant. Marquise Bush, 21, charged with marijuana trafficking and firearms counts. Arshaw Bethelmie, 21, charged with manufacturing marijuana and pill distribution. Still at large are Gerald Rouse and Sandra Legrand for crack and pill distributions and child neglect. Francis Rainey Jr., 65, charged with schedule III substances and stash house. Tips urged to Aiken County Sheriff's Office or CrimeStoppers with anonymity and cash rewards.