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Aiken man arrested on drug charges after short foot chase

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- An Aiken man was arrested on drug charges after a short foot chase near Schofield Middle School on Monday.

Tyrik Gerrard Bright, 32, was charged with the following:

  • Possession with intent to distribute marijuana
  • Possession with intent to distribute marijuana within a half mile of a school
  • Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine
  • Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine within a half mile of a school
  • Failure to comply with a lawful order of a Public Safety officer

Bright is being held at the Aiken County Detention Center.


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