Newberry County, S.C. – Authorities are actively searching for Jeffrey Lamont Griffin, a suspect wanted on a charge of second-degree burglary. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO), city police, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) are conducting a search after Griffin fled when a warrant was served. Described as a Black male wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans, Griffin is not believed to be armed. The incident occurred in Newberry County on May 11, 2026, with a heavy police presence reported between Shelly Street and Pope Street. The public is urged to contact NCSO or SLED with any information. This is an ongoing investigation.