A report released Tuesday by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office outlines the arrest of two men following a traffic stop in the Summerville area on Jan. 3, 2026.

According to the incident report, deputies stopped a vehicle on Highway 48 near Mahan Road after clocking it at a high rate of speed. During the stop, deputies reported smelling marijuana and conducted a search of the vehicle.

The report states deputies located multiple firearms, including a .45-caliber handgun and a rifle described as sawed-off, along with additional items that led to further investigation. Authorities also reported finding suspected marijuana.

Two suspects were listed as arrested in the report:

• Lamartavious Dequavion Ashley, 21, charged with possession of firearms by a convicted felon, possession of machine guns/sawed-off rifles, and marijuana possession (less than one ounce).

• DeShawn Mairqs Jackson, 24, charged with possession of firearms by a convicted felon, possession of machine guns/sawed-off rifles, marijuana possession (less than one ounce), speeding, and driving while license suspended/revoked (misdemeanor).