Authorities make meth arrests

The Alcorn Narcotics Unit has arrested two people on charges related to possession of precursor chemicals.
Investigator Darrell Hopkins said narcotics unit officers stopped a blue Chevrolet truck on Tuesday after it was observed stopping at three different local pharmacies and the occupants allegedly taking turns buying items used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Officer Scott Brown made the traffic stop on U.S. Highway 72 West. Following a brief investigation the driver of the vehicle, Gregory Cates, 35, of 111 Cates Road,
Mantachie and the passenger, Chasity Kay Mars, 35, of 11 County Road 1221, Baldwyn, were both arrested and charged with possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance.
Justice Court Judge Steve Little set bond for both suspects at $10,000. A hold was also placed on Cates by the Mississippi Department of Corrections because he was on probation for a prior conviction for manufacturing methamphetamine.