Traffic stops in Oconee County

Oconee Sheriff’s Office gave an explanation last night why a number of traffic stops were conducted yesterday by Pickens County officers inside Oconee.  Jimmy Watt, spokesman for the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, said, “The traffic enforcement is part of a joint operation between the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office regarding pro-active criminal enforcement.”  Watt further said, “We will release details and further information at the conclusion of the enforcement operations.