Friday, October 10, 2008

Traffic stop leads to meth bust

An early morning traffic stop northwest of Kossuth has landed two county residents in jail on methamphetamine related charges.
Alcorn County Sheriff's Deputy Mackie Sexton stopped a 1994 Audi driven by Eric Miles, 31, of County Road 761 early Wednesday morning. Narcotics Investigator Reggie Anderson said Sexton became suspicious and a search of the vehicle revealed several precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of crystal methamphetamine.
Miles and his passenger, Karen Glidewell Overton, 37, of County Road 600, were taken into custody and a subsequent investigation led to the search of Glidewell's residence on CR 600, where officers recovered approximately six grams of crystal methamphetamine. Anderson said the drug has a street value of approximately $600. Miles' vehicle was also seized in the bust. Miles and Glidewell have both been charged with possession of precursors with intent to manufacture methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. They remained in custody late Thursday afternoon on cash-only bonds of $20,000 each.
Allen Lyles and Brian Anderson with the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Agent Ben Caldwell also assisted in the investigation.
Anderson said he encourages anyone who may have information on drug activity in the county to contact the sheriff's department at 286-5521. He said tips from the public are an important part of the fight against drugs and they are eager to hear from anyone who may be aware of suspicious activity.
Anderson said it can sometimes take time for investigations to come together, but all tips they receive are thoroughly investigated.