Colleton County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Guerry L. “Buddy” Hill, Jr.
PRESS RELEASE
Date Release: January 26, 2026
CCSOPR-03
Multiple Firearms and Narcotics Seized after Narcotics Operation
For Immediate Release:
The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Team conduced an undercover investigation from November 2025 through January 2026. During the course of the investigation, investigators seized approximately 115 grams of methamphetamine.
On January 23, 2026, deputies executed a search warrant at 104 Michelle Lane, Round O, South Carolina. As a result of that search, investigators seized approximately 209 grams of methamphetamine, 20 firearms, and $5,214 in U.S. currency.
As a result of the investigation and search warrant, Dwayne Edward Wheat and Elizabeth Joanne Wheeler were arrested.
Elizabeth Joanne Wheeler:
Wheeler was arrested on a General Sessions Bench Warrant and for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, 1st Offense
Wheeler received a $20,000 cash surety bond and is currently being held at the Colleton County Detention Center.
Dwayne Edward Wheat:
Wheat was charged with the following offenses:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine-1st offense
Trafficking Cocaine Base (Crack), 10g but less than 28g-2nd offense (multiple counts)
Trafficking Cocaine Base (Crack), 28g but less than 100g-2nd offense (multiple counts)
Trafficking Methamphetamine, more than 200g but less than 400g
Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime (4 counts)
Possession of Other Controlled Substances, Schedule I-V—1st Offense
Wheat received a $227,00 cash surety bond and was released on January 26, 2026.
