COUNTY — Three separate investigations led to the arrest of four people last Thursday for distribution of methamphetamine.

On Thursday morning, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team was called to serve search and arrest warrants on Kenneth Michael Cartee, 36, of 116 Onyx Lane in Easley. Following execution of the warrants, Cartee was arrested for two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, a second offense of trafficking between 10-28 grams of methamphetamine and two charges of possession of controlled substances.

According to a release from the PCSO, special operations officers had conducted controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Cartee over the past two months.

Following a separate investigation by the PCSO Special Operations Division, brothers Jeremiah Brandon Holcombe, 35, and James Robert Holcombe, 39, both of 426 Pine View Drive in Pickens, were also arrested Thursday.

Jeremiah Holcombe is charged with two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, while James Holcombe faces charges of two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, third offense.

A third investigation led to the arrest of John David Hendricks, 35, of 322 Flint Hill Drive in Pickens. Hendricks is charged with two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, second offense.

Cartee, Hendricks and James Holcombe are still in custody at the Pickens County Detention Center, while Jeremiah Holcombe was released after posting bond.