Multiple narcotics traffickers sentenced to prison in Lexington County

Lexington, SC 08/19/2024

Paul Kirby reports – In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking in Lexington County, multiple narcotics traffickers faced justice in the Lexington County General Sessions Court. Successive convictions have resulted in several traffickers receiving extensive prison sentences.

Successful Convictions Send Strong Message

In a statement, Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard highlighted the significant dangers posed by illegal narcotics, pointing out the grave risks to the community, particularly vulnerable adolescents who might unwittingly ingest a lethal amount of fentanyl from a counterfeit pill. He commended the dedicated efforts of the narcotics investigators, who have been conducting these operations with the aim of making Lexington County a safer place.

The Major Convictions in Detail

Jakob Regan Dator Convicted

Jakob Regan Dator, a 21-year-old, pled guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl (4 grams to 14 grams) on July 23rd, 2024. The Circuit Court Judge Milton G. Kimpson has sentenced Dator to twenty (20) years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Dator, a previous offender, is known for his former criminal activities that include Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy.

Christina Lindemuth Facing Justice

In a similar development, Christina Lindemuth, a 52-year-old resident of Gaston, received a substantial sentence after guiltily pleading to Trafficking Methamphetamine on July 26, 2024. Lindemuth was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Walton J. McLeod IV to serve a staggering nineteen (19) years in prison.

Bradford Scott Price’s Sentence

Furthermore, Bradford Scott Price, a 39-year-old from West Columbia, has likewise been convicted. Price pled guilty to Trafficking Methamphetamine (>28 grams but <100 grams) and Trafficking Fentanyl (>4 grams but <14 grams), leading to a nine (9) year sentence in the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

Further action to counter drug trafficking

The Solicitors’ Office and various agencies within Lexington County continue to assertively investigate and prosecute drug traffickers, intending to eliminate the problematic flow of drugs into the community. These latest convictions are significant in sending a stern message to others engaged in similar illegal activities and in making Lexington County safer for its residents. Tags: Lexington County, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, West Columbia Police Department, Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard