Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Announces Additional Arrest in 2026 Drug Round-Up

Trake Tyler Anderson

(Walhalla, SC)---------------------------------The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is announcing today an additional arrest in a 2026 drug round-up. 

    The Sheriff’s Office obtained 32 arrest warrants on 18 persons.  The arrest warrants were obtained based on controlled purchases of narcotics by undercover operatives working at the direction of the Sheriff’s Office.  The narcotics purchased during the controlled buys were Fentanyl, Methamphetamine and Prescription Medication. 

     As of 5pm today, 16 persons have been arrested so far or were already in jail at the Oconee County Detention Center and have been served their arrest warrants in direct relation to the drug round-up.  Here is the name of the additional person arrested: 

Trake Tyler Anderson

51 years old

Martin Avenue, Anderson, SC

Distribution of Methamphetamine – 3 counts 

Anderson was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 2:06pm on Friday, June 19^th, 2026.  Anderson was transported from the Anderson County Detention Center to the Oconee County Detention Center.  Anderson was also served an arrest warrant from the Seneca Police Department.  At this time, Anderson remains in jail on a combined $110,000 surety bond.  A hold has also been placed on Anderson by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. 

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is also seeking the public’s help in locating the remainder of those who are wanted in our ongoing round-up.  Anyone with any information can leave a tip with Crimestoppers online at 71crime.com.  Tips can also be provided to Crimestoppers by calling 1-844-71-CRIME or by downloading the free P3 app on your mobile device.  You don’t have to give your name when you contact Crimestoppers and all information provided is confidential.  If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.  The names of the remaining suspects being sought are as follows:

Joshua Blake Gray

37 years old

Snow Creek Road, Seneca, SC    

Distribution of Methamphetamine – 1 count

Cory Cordarell Gaines

33 years old

Kirk Lane, Pendleton, SC

Distribution of Fentanyl – 1 count