Late last week, UCSO deputies from the Indian Trail Division were conducting proactive patrols along US 74 when they spotted a black Chevrolet SUV with a fictitious, temporary South Carolina license plate. Deputies pulled the vehicle over and explained the reason for the stop to the driver, 27-year-old Jared Leonides-Quevedo.

 During the roadside investigation, deputies discovered that the vehicle was not only unregistered with no insurance but had also been reported stolen in September 2022. Mr. Leonides-Quevedo was immediately taken into custody and transported to the Union County Detention Center. He is now facing multiple charges, including possession of a stolen motor vehicle, altered tag, driving without a license, and failure to have liability insurance. He is currently being held on a $20,000 secured bond.

 Sheriff Eddie Cathey commended the deputies for their vigilance in this traffic stop and investigation, emphasizing that proactive police work like this helps keep Union County's roads safe for all residents.