Arrest made in Pickens County after search warrant recovers numerous stolen items

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Pickens County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on July 11th for a residence on Reavis Road in Marble Hill.

The search recovered numerous stolen items and may also include property from Cherokee County’s jurisdiction.  Tony Elbert Merrell, 45,  was arrested after the warrant was served to search his home and the surrounding property. He is being held at the Pickens Adult Detention Center for a multitude of Felony Charges. Some of these include the Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, Possession of Controlled Substances and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. Additional charges are pending the completion of the investigation.

The search revealed a variety of potentially stolen items including eighteen guns, hundreds of knives, eight cars, jewelry, and different collectibles. Detectives are sorting through the items with hopes of finding the rightful owners. Along with Pickens Sheriff’s Office, detectives from the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office are actively working to verify other potentially stolen property from their jurisdiction as well.

FYN spoke with Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, Officer Kris Stancil, who told us, After speaking with detectives that are still sorting through property to try and get pictures out, we are going to wait until Tuesday (July 18th)  to send any formal release so that we can also provide access to images and help get stolen property returned to owners. They also have potential for additional warrants that they need to finish first as well.

Merrell is being held without bond, the case is still very active. FYN will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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