The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has released details surrounding the arrest of Reginald DeAnthony Jones, age 33, following a traffic stop in the City of Summerville earlier this month.

According to the incident report, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on February 5, 2026, after observing a vehicle traveling erratically on Highway 27 and Penn Bridge Road. Deputies reported the vehicle crossed the center line multiple times and failed to maintain its lane. After briefly losing sight of the vehicle, officers later located it again near Underwood Drive, where the driver eventually pulled over near Murphy’s Gas Station.

During the stop, deputies detected the odor of marijuana and observed suspicious movements inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle and the driver reportedly led to the discovery of a loaded .45 caliber handgun, marijuana, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and additional firearms-related items. Jones was also determined to be a convicted felon, making possession of firearms unlawful.

Jones was taken into custody and charged with possession of firearms by a convicted felon, along with additional drug-related offenses. The report notes that Jones is currently on probation for prior felony convictions and was transported to the Chattooga County Jail without incident. The arrest and transport were recorded on body-worn camera, according to deputies.

The case remains on file with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.