South Carolina Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 7, 2026 —

WALHALLA, SC – Robert James Friesel, Jr., a resident of Walhalla, South Carolina, has received a 13-year sentence in state prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine.

The sentence mandates that Friesel must serve 85 percent of his term before he is eligible for community supervision. This conviction stems from an arrest that followed the execution of a search warrant at his residence.

During the execution of the search warrant, authorities discovered methamphetamine and a firearm at Friesel’s home. Further details regarding the specific quantities of the controlled substance or the type of firearm found were not immediately available.

The specific law enforcement agency responsible for the execution of the warrant and the subsequent investigation was not provided in the available information. The court proceedings and sentencing details were also not elaborated upon beyond the guilty plea and the prison term.

Friesel’s plea of guilty addressed the trafficking charge, and the subsequent sentencing reflects the court’s decision based on this plea. The requirement to serve 85 percent of the sentence is a common stipulation in certain state prison systems, impacting the timeline for potential release or parole eligibility.

The legal process following the discovery of the methamphetamine and firearm at the residence led to the charges against Friesel. The case concluded with the sentencing, marking the resolution of this particular legal matter.

Story summarized from the original created by Tyler Scott on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

Media gallery