February 28, 2013
(Walhalla, SC). Today, the Honorable Alexander Macaulay announced the sentence for Kenneth Whitworth who was tried in his absence and found guilty on Wednesday of Distribution of Methamphetamines, 3rd Offense. The sentence had been sealed pending Whitworth’s appearance in court. Judge Macaulay sentenced Whitworth to 30 years suspended on service of 25 years followed by 5 years of probation.
On February 18, 2011 Kenneth Whitworth was arrested after an undercover operative for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office purchased a quantity of meth from the defendant out of his home. Details of the transaction were captured on audio and video tape.
Whitworth has an extensive prior criminal history that dates back to 1989. Among his previous convictions are 2 drug charges and he most recently served a 5 year sentence for drugs beginning in 2006.
“The defendant’s long criminal history clearly demonstrates that he is incapable of being a law abiding member of society,” said Solicitor Chrissy Adams. “Today’s sentence means he will spend the next 25 years in prison unable to bring any more drugs in to our community. I especially want to thank law enforcement for their efforts in this case and bringing us the evidence needed to achieve this conviction.”