Two men arrested on drug charges

Published 10:33 pm Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Two Washington men were arrested on drug charges, involving marijuana, cocaine and oxycontin.

On Friday, investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Charles Gorham, 32, of 124 Minuteman Lane in Washington, and Keane Gorham, 37, of 1109 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington.

Charles Gorham was charged with three counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and possession of oxycontin, a schedule II controlled substance.

Keane Gorham was charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana.

Their arrest stemmed from investigators making purchases of cocaine from Charles Gorham. Investigators conducted a vehicle stop on a vehicle that Keane Gorham was driving, and Charles Gorham was the passenger.

Investigators conducted a search and found approximately 4.5 grams of crack cocaine and oxycontin on Charles Gorham. Investigators found approximately 75 grams of marijuana in the center console.

Charles Gorham was confined in the Beaufort County Detention Center under a $25,000 secured bond. Keane Gorham was confined in the Beaufort County Detention Center under a $15,000 secured bond.