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FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WILL MONTGOMERY, SHERIFF

Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery announces the arrest related to an individual trafficking illegal drugs from a residence in the Town of Winnsboro. Investigators with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at the residence on Smart Street yesterday Thursday April 10, 2025. With the assistance of the K9 division the search resulted in the seizure of trafficking quantities of Cocaine, US Currency, and an illegally possessed firearm. As a result of the evidence seized during the investigation, Investigators have arrested Preston Tyrone Brewer and charged him with the following crimes: 

• Trafficking Cocaine 2nd offense (28g or more)

• Distribute, Sell, Manufacture, of controlled substance near park

• Possession of a weapon during violent crime

• Possession of a firearm by person convicted of PWID

• Possession of a firearm by person convicted of certain crimes

• Unlawful conduct toward a child

FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WILL MONTGOMERY, SHERIFF

Media Release

🚨 K9 Team Tracks Armed Suspect Over a Mile to Safe Capture! 🚨
When danger strikes, our K9 teams are ready to answer the call—and K9 Dano proved that once again in an incredible display of skill, endurance, and dedication!
On the evening of March 26, 2025, officers fromWinnsboro Public Safety responded to a citizen report of multiple known gang members brandishing firearms in the Zion Hill area. Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle and conducted a lawful traffic stop. But as soon as they did, several individuals bolted from the car, including a 17-year-old armed suspect determined to evade capture.
Recognizing the danger posed by an armed fugitive, officers immediately called in K9 Lieutenant Alan Cox and his highly trained partner, K9 Dano. After a quick briefing, the team sprang into action, beginning their track at the last known location of the fleeing suspect.
For over a mile and a half, K9 Dano led officers through dense woods, cemeteries, open streets, and residential areas, navigating obstacles such as fences and challenging terrain. Despite multiple distractions—including at least ten different people crossing the suspect’s trail and even the presence of animals—K9 Dano never wavered.
As they approached Manigault Street, officers received critical intel that the suspect was hiding on a nearby porch. Dano’s relentless tracking led the team right to the suspect’s location—just in time to see him make a desperate run for it! With officers in position, the suspect was quickly taken into custody without injury and without the need for K9 apprehension.
This is yet another example of the invaluable role K9 teams play in law enforcement. The ability of these highly trained dogs to track, locate, and assist in the apprehension of dangerous individuals keeps our officers and community safe.
💪🐾 A huge shoutout to K9 Lieutenant Cox and K9 Dano for an outstanding job! Their relentless pursuit, teamwork, and professionalism are a testament to the power of K9 policing.