PICKENS — Pickens County Sheriff’s Office officials announced 28 recent arrests in a drug sweep throughout the county at a news conference last Thursday.

The arrests are a result of the second phase of “Operation Community Response,” which builds on last year’s operation that resulted in the arrest of 56 people on 79 charges of various drug violations.

The goal of the operations is to identify and target people involved in the illegal possession or distribution of illicit drugs, predominantly methamphetamine, within Pickens County through the use of undercover agents and various surveillance techniques — from the users all the way up to the suppliers.

In phase two, 66 charges have been filed against 38 people, and 38 of those charges are specifically related to the distribution or possession of a quantity of drugs that a seller of methamphetamine would typically have, according to a news release from PCSO chief deputy Creed Hashe.

Of the 28 people arrested, five were still in jail as of last Thursday morning. Ten of the 38 were still at large and being sought by law enforcement authorities.

As a result of a coordinated effort with other law enforcement colleagues and most importantly the community, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office has charged 110 people and made 192 charges since the first operation began in 2014, the release said.

The following arrests were announced by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. All addresses and charges are according to warrants obtained by the sheriff’s office.

Danyelle Brenda Yvonne Atkinson, 26, of 108 Pickens Drive, Apt 14, Pickens, faces three charges of distribution of methamphetamine and two charges of distribution of methamphetamine near a school. She was arrested on May 10 and remained in jail last Thursday on a combined $25,000 surety bond.

Kelli Nicole Atkinson, 36, of 181 Parkins Lane, Liberty, faces one charge of trafficking in methamphetamine. She was arrested on May 10 and released on a $10,000 surety bond May 11.

Randy Barnes, 54, of 427 Finley Road, Easley, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine, second offense. He was arrested on May 10 and released on a $5,000 surety bond May 11.

Michel Paul Blythe, 38, of 8 Natick Drive, Piedmont, faces one charge of distribution of cocaine, one charge of possession of a controlled substance (alprazolam), second offense, one charge of possession of cocaine, third offense, one charge of possession of crack cocaine, third offense, and one charge of possession of methamphetamine, third offense. He was arrested on May 10 and released on a combined $100,000 surety bond May 14.

Kayla Dale Capps, 27, of 126 McGaha Drive, Easley, faces one charge of possession of a controlled substance (Xanax). She was arrested and released on a $2,000 personal recognizance bond May 23.

Zachary Channing Dupler, 26, of 103 Yellow Plum Drive, Liberty, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested and released on a $3,000 personal recognizance bond May 23.

Seth Ligon Caleb Durham, 25, of 114 Merganser Court, Liberty, faces one charge of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was arrested on May 24 and released on a $2,500 surety bond May 25.

Mikell D. Fairey, 29, of 240 Sitton Shoals Road, Seneca, faces one charge of distribution of marijuana, two charges of distribution of MDMA and one charge of trafficking in MDMA. He was arrested on May 10 and released on a combined $50,000 surety bond May 11.

Edna Pauline Fowler, 45, of 247 Courtney Drive, Easley, faces one charge of furnishing contraband to the county jail (heroin). She was arrested and released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond May 24.

Jonathan Eli Galloway, 28, of 826 Ruhamah Road, Liberty, faces two charges of distribution of methamphetamine, second offense. He was arrested on May 11 and released on a combined $40,000 surety bond May 13.

Darran Edens Gantt, 46, of 193 Gantt Springs Road, Liberty, faces one charge of trafficking in methamphetamine, third offense, one charge of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, one charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (alprazolam) and one charge of trafficking in methamphetamine, third offense. He was arrested and released on a combined $50,000 surety bond May 9.

Shawn Aaron Grassel, 28, of 105 Pine Forest Court, Easley, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine and one charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (oxycodone). He was arrested and released on a combined $5,000 personal recognizance bond May 23.

Heather Brewer Guy, 29, of 170 Roanoke Road, Liberty, faces one charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. She was arrested on May 11 and released on a $10,000 surety bond May 12.

Ashley Renee Hatton, 27, of 113 Rabbit Trail, Easley, faces three charges of distribution of marijuana. She was arrested on May 10 and released on a combined $10,000 surety bond May 11.

Joshua Dale Lesley, 33, of 656 Anthony Road, Easley, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested and released on a $3,000 personal recognizance bond May 23.

Dennis Whitfield Lewis, 49, of 122 Boundary Drive, Pickens, faces one charge of distribution of a controlled substance (alprazolam). He was arrested on May 10 and released on a $5,000 surety bond May 11.

Johnny Cecil Marcengill, 57, of 103 New Court Lane, Easley, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested on May 26 and remained in jail and has not yet been arraigned.

Machelle Rai McGaha, 40, of 120 Highside Drive, Central, faces one charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (amphetamine) and one charge of possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested and released on a combined $7,000 personal recognizance bond May 10.

Taylor Brooke Mulvey, 19, of 826 Ruhamah Road, Liberty, faces one charge of distribution of methamphetamine. He was arrested on May 11 and released on a $10,000 surety bond May 13.

Joshua Arthur Neuville, 23, of 250 Elm St., Apt. 706, Clemson, faces one charge of distribution of cocaine and one charge of distribution of cocaine near a school (Clemson University). He was arrested and released on a combined $15,000 surety bond May 11.

Tyler Brock Oliver, 19, of 461 Childress Road, Easley, faces one charge of distribution of cocaine and one charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (alprazolam). He was arrested on May 10 and released on a combined $10,000 surety bond May 12.

Jonathan Fred Riddle, 62, of 204 Diamond Drive, Liberty, faces one charge of trafficking in methamphetamine. He was arrested on May 10 and released on a $25,000 surety bond May 11.

Jackson Quaid Rowland, 20, of 106A Fox Hollow Trail, Central, faces one charge of distribution of cocaine. He was arrested on May 10 and released on a $10,000 surety bond May 11.

Jamie Dale Smith, 28, of 243 Laurenwood Drive, Pickens, faces three charges of distribution of methamphetamine, two charges of distribution of methamphetamine near a school (Pickens Elementary) and one charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He was arrested on May 24 and remained in jail last Thursday on a combined $50,000 surety bond.

Andrea Machelle Stewart, 50, of 414 S. Florida Ave., Greenville, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested on May 24 and remained in jail last Thursday on a $3,000 surety bond.

Kimberly Nichole Turner, 30, of 107 Shelby Drive, Pickens, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested and released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond May 10.

Donald Lewis White, 56, of 840 Ridge Road, Easley, faces two charges of distribution of methamphetamine. He was arrested on May 14 and released on a $15,000 surety bond May 16.

Gabrielle Annette Whitmire, 34, of 108 Woodview Court, Easley, faces one charge of trafficking in methamphetamine. She was arrested on May 22 and remained in jail last Thursday on bond.

The following suspects are still at large.

Matthew Paul Ferguson, 32, of 629 Earls Bridge Road, Easley, faces one charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance second offense (alprazolam).

Caitlyn Danielle Gray, 20, of 200 Patterson Road, Liberty, faces one charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (alprazolam).

Joshua Anthony Hicks, 30, of 703 Cove Creek Road, Pickens, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine.

Mitchell Wayne Hughes, 43, of 103 Yellow Plum Drive, Liberty, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine.

Jennifer Page McConnell, 31, of 192 Diane Drive, Easley, faces one charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (morphine sulfate — ER).

Brittany Leann Miller, 23, of 125 Bridwell Road, Six Mile, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine.

Allen Paul Morgan, 55, of 201 Lee St., Liberty, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine.

Joshua Eugene Seawright, 24, of 223 Sunny Ln., Pickens, faces two charges of possession of methamphetamine, second offense.

Chad Ross Sluder, 20, of 180 Grace Ln., Liberty, faces one charge of possession of methamphetamine.

Richard Edgar Thompson, 28, of 107 Pickens St., Easley, faces one charge of trafficking in methamphetamine.