Seven suspects have been arrested after Alcorn County authorities broke up two separate groups accused of conspiring to manufacture methamphetamine.
Darrell Hopkins with the Alcorn County Sheriff's Department Narcotics Unit said he and fellow officer Danny Holloway observed a white Ford Ranger stopping at several stores and its occupants allegedly entering and purchasing pseudoephedrine pills on Friday. The pills are used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine.
They called for backup and deputies Mackie Sexton and Terry Rider stopped the truck on U.S. Highway 72 near Strickland after also observing it driving erratically.
Hopkins said the driver of the vehicle, Arthur Ray Reeves, 46, of 365 Ackies Lane, Clifton, Tenn., appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamine and told officers he had been using the drug.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of methamphetamine residue, needles used to inject the drug, boxes of pseudoephedrine pills and other items.
Reeves and three other occupants of the vehicle, Brittney Rene Price, 18, of 530 Hickory Street, Savannah, Tenn., Sonia Gail Arnold, 38, of 530 Hickory Street, Savannah and Tracy Lane Franks, 39, of 895 Maddox Loop, Savannah, were all charged with conspiracy to manufacture a controlled substance. Bond was set for each at $10,000.
In a separate, unrelated case, officers with the unit received a tip last Wednesday that a white Pontiac with a Tennessee license plate was going to several businesses and the occupants were purchasing items used in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
Hopkins said officers with the narcotics unit spotted the vehicle and made a traffic stop. After receiving consent from the driver to search the vehicle, several items used to make the drug were allegedly discovered. Following further interviews and investigation, the occupants of the car were arrested. The driver, David Morgan, 36, of 2458 Joe Dillon Road in Michie, Tenn., and passengers Angela Morgan, 29, of the same address and Daryl Hopper, 23, of 645 Carol Road of Michie were each charged with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine. Bond was set at $10,000 each.
In another separate, unrelated case, an inmate in the Alcorn County Jail and his alleged accomplice have been charged with bringing marijuana into the jail.
Hopkins said the narcotics unit received a tip that someone was going to attempt to bring the drug into the jail. Officers Hopkins, Holloway and Steve Odle conducted surveillance outside the building Friday night and witnessed a suspect later identified as Alisha Hope Grimes, 28, of 104 Noel Street, Corinth, pull up to the south side of the building a throw a small bag of marijuana over the fence.
They later observed an inmate trusty, Wilbur Lee Jackson, 43, 805 Crater Street, Holly Springs, retrieve the bag. Both were charged with transferring a controlled substance into the jail. Bond was set for each at $5,000.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Deputies study up on hazardous materials
Three officials with the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office now have more expertise in dealing with the hazardous materials involved with handling a meth lab.
Alcorn County Narcotics Investigator Reggie Anderson, along with Deputy Lucas Wooten and Deputy Smith, completed a 52-hour week of training at the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy in Meridian - the second of a two-week training course. The first week was a 40-hour week held last December and included education about methamphetamine and Clandestine Lab Investigations..
The second week of class, which the officers just completed last Friday, June 12, included Clandestine Lab, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Site Safety Certification. As part of the training, the officers received levels A, B, C and D certification on Hazardous Materials - conducted by U.S. Environmental Services.
Investigator Anderson said other topics covered in the class included Confined Space Training, extensive evidence handling and sampling and Drug Endangered Children Specialized Training. He noted that he, and the other two officers, also received a full briefing on the United States Clandestine Lab problem by the National Director of National Methamphetamine and Pharmaceuticals Initiative.
Alcorn County Sheriff Charles Rinehart expressed his support of the class and explained why he especially wanted his officers to take the class at RCTA in Meridian.
"I wanted the best training for the deputies and that is why I chose the class at RCTA, because it is the only one that will certify at level A. Most classes just certify at level B, C and D," said Rinehart.
Anderson had specific reasons of his own for what he took away from the class and what he found most useful.
"I think the training will help a great deal when dealing with meth labs in Alcorn County. Also, the training received on the Drug Endangered Children was great because the kids are where our future lies. We, as law enforcement, are seeing more and more children at the meth labs that we are faced with right here at home, and if we can make better living conditions for kids, then we can go home and say it was Oa job well done,'" said Anderson.
Wooten and Smith also felt the training strongly enhanced their own ability to do their jobs.
"The site safety training was good because we now know safer ways to deal with meth labs," said Wooten.
Smith said: "The evidence handling training was very interesting due to the equipment that the school provided."
The training consisted of five days, with four days in full protective suits level A, B and C and one full day of a scenario of major meth lab operation and weapons of mass destruction. Anderson noted that each student received some equipment - APR Respirators, combination cartridges, over boots and hand and body protection.
With three officers certified to disassemble a meth lab, Anderson pointed out that it will save some time. However, Anderson noted that in the past the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics had been extremely supportive to help them, a fact for which he said he is very grateful. He said the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office will continue to request their assistance and support.
In the interest of public education, Rinehart said the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office would be able to provide a methamphetamine awareness presentation to any church group or social organization that might be interested. Those would like to schedule a presentation, may call Investigator Reggie Anderson at (662) 286-5521.
Alcorn County Narcotics Investigator Reggie Anderson, along with Deputy Lucas Wooten and Deputy Smith, completed a 52-hour week of training at the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy in Meridian - the second of a two-week training course. The first week was a 40-hour week held last December and included education about methamphetamine and Clandestine Lab Investigations..
The second week of class, which the officers just completed last Friday, June 12, included Clandestine Lab, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Site Safety Certification. As part of the training, the officers received levels A, B, C and D certification on Hazardous Materials - conducted by U.S. Environmental Services.
Investigator Anderson said other topics covered in the class included Confined Space Training, extensive evidence handling and sampling and Drug Endangered Children Specialized Training. He noted that he, and the other two officers, also received a full briefing on the United States Clandestine Lab problem by the National Director of National Methamphetamine and Pharmaceuticals Initiative.
Alcorn County Sheriff Charles Rinehart expressed his support of the class and explained why he especially wanted his officers to take the class at RCTA in Meridian.
"I wanted the best training for the deputies and that is why I chose the class at RCTA, because it is the only one that will certify at level A. Most classes just certify at level B, C and D," said Rinehart.
Anderson had specific reasons of his own for what he took away from the class and what he found most useful.
"I think the training will help a great deal when dealing with meth labs in Alcorn County. Also, the training received on the Drug Endangered Children was great because the kids are where our future lies. We, as law enforcement, are seeing more and more children at the meth labs that we are faced with right here at home, and if we can make better living conditions for kids, then we can go home and say it was Oa job well done,'" said Anderson.
Wooten and Smith also felt the training strongly enhanced their own ability to do their jobs.
"The site safety training was good because we now know safer ways to deal with meth labs," said Wooten.
Smith said: "The evidence handling training was very interesting due to the equipment that the school provided."
The training consisted of five days, with four days in full protective suits level A, B and C and one full day of a scenario of major meth lab operation and weapons of mass destruction. Anderson noted that each student received some equipment - APR Respirators, combination cartridges, over boots and hand and body protection.
With three officers certified to disassemble a meth lab, Anderson pointed out that it will save some time. However, Anderson noted that in the past the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics had been extremely supportive to help them, a fact for which he said he is very grateful. He said the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office will continue to request their assistance and support.
In the interest of public education, Rinehart said the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office would be able to provide a methamphetamine awareness presentation to any church group or social organization that might be interested. Those would like to schedule a presentation, may call Investigator Reggie Anderson at (662) 286-5521.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Lottery scam perpetuated by local involvement
After receiving scam complaints nearly every day, an Alcorn County Investigator recently noted that scams will not stop unless people stop responding to scammers.
A recent statement from Alcorn County Investigator Jerry Rogers reported that the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office receives calls nearly every day from people who have had dealings with scammers. One of the more prevalent scams right now is the lottery scam, he said.
Around the end of last month, an official news release from Commissioner Brandon Presley, of the Mississippi Public Service Commission, explained that the lottery scam begins with a phone call to convince individuals they have won a large amount of money. Soon, the excited citizen learns the detail that could lead to their ruin - that they need to send a certain dollar amount for "insurance and processing fees" in order to collect the winnings.
Rogers stressed that nothing is free and people need to be aware of what is going on.
"Definitely do not cash any checks you get in the mail. Do some investigation ... take the check to your local bank and see if it's legitimate," said Rogers. "These people appear to be really going more for senior citizens who are have only Social Security or retirement that they are living on."
Presley's report confirmed this fact. He said that people are getting into personal conversations with the scammers, who appear very friendly, and he heavily stressed that citizens should not send these companies any money or give them any personal information.
Most of the funds that are sent out because of these scams go out of the country - much has been traced to Jamaica, where the money backs Jamaican gangs, Rogers noted. This was confirmed by Presley's report as well as by an Associated Press story by Mike Melia, which stated that Americans sent more than $30 million last year to claim winnings in a Jamaican lottery.
"The trouble is," Melia wrote, "there is no such contest."
Many citizens who fall for the scams, lose thousands of dollars, savings and more, and then fall victim to even more because they think they can make the money back. An example of this is the fact that one local woman, whom Rogers did not name, had lost all she had to scammers. So much money, that when scammers contacted her again, she informed them she had no more money and they began to send her packages of cash to send to other addresses throughout the country.
"Most of the addresses she sent the money to were bogus," said Rogers. "Yet, someone still managed to get the money." Rogers went on to say that FedEx has an investigator looking into who is intercepting the money as it appears to never reach the false address.
Locally, the lottery scam is not the only scam used to try to trick people out of their money. Last winter, The Daily Corinthian reported two separate cases of people who were using classified ad to sell puppies and they were contacted by scammers. In both cases - one being a Rienzi man and the other being a woman who is a Hurricane Creek area resident - both people were able to catch on to the scam before they lost any money and both reported the incidents to the authorities.
Rogers said that, in the end, raising awareness could very well be the only answer to beating the scammers. He urged people to spread the word about the problem in an effort to thwart any more people being taken in.
"This is huge and most of it is outside our jurisdiction," said Rogers. "The only way to stop it is for people to quit falling for it."
A recent statement from Alcorn County Investigator Jerry Rogers reported that the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office receives calls nearly every day from people who have had dealings with scammers. One of the more prevalent scams right now is the lottery scam, he said.
Around the end of last month, an official news release from Commissioner Brandon Presley, of the Mississippi Public Service Commission, explained that the lottery scam begins with a phone call to convince individuals they have won a large amount of money. Soon, the excited citizen learns the detail that could lead to their ruin - that they need to send a certain dollar amount for "insurance and processing fees" in order to collect the winnings.
Rogers stressed that nothing is free and people need to be aware of what is going on.
"Definitely do not cash any checks you get in the mail. Do some investigation ... take the check to your local bank and see if it's legitimate," said Rogers. "These people appear to be really going more for senior citizens who are have only Social Security or retirement that they are living on."
Presley's report confirmed this fact. He said that people are getting into personal conversations with the scammers, who appear very friendly, and he heavily stressed that citizens should not send these companies any money or give them any personal information.
Most of the funds that are sent out because of these scams go out of the country - much has been traced to Jamaica, where the money backs Jamaican gangs, Rogers noted. This was confirmed by Presley's report as well as by an Associated Press story by Mike Melia, which stated that Americans sent more than $30 million last year to claim winnings in a Jamaican lottery.
"The trouble is," Melia wrote, "there is no such contest."
Many citizens who fall for the scams, lose thousands of dollars, savings and more, and then fall victim to even more because they think they can make the money back. An example of this is the fact that one local woman, whom Rogers did not name, had lost all she had to scammers. So much money, that when scammers contacted her again, she informed them she had no more money and they began to send her packages of cash to send to other addresses throughout the country.
"Most of the addresses she sent the money to were bogus," said Rogers. "Yet, someone still managed to get the money." Rogers went on to say that FedEx has an investigator looking into who is intercepting the money as it appears to never reach the false address.
Locally, the lottery scam is not the only scam used to try to trick people out of their money. Last winter, The Daily Corinthian reported two separate cases of people who were using classified ad to sell puppies and they were contacted by scammers. In both cases - one being a Rienzi man and the other being a woman who is a Hurricane Creek area resident - both people were able to catch on to the scam before they lost any money and both reported the incidents to the authorities.
Rogers said that, in the end, raising awareness could very well be the only answer to beating the scammers. He urged people to spread the word about the problem in an effort to thwart any more people being taken in.
"This is huge and most of it is outside our jurisdiction," said Rogers. "The only way to stop it is for people to quit falling for it."
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Rienzi man arrested for burglary
A Rienzi man has been arrested on burglary charges after an Alcorn County Sheriff's Office investigation led law enforcement to his door.
Law enforcement officials arrested John Perry, 37, of 49 South Front Street, in Rienzi, and charged him with burglary of a dwelling in connection with a burglary that took place at 43 Main Street, in Rienzi, last week, according to a report for the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office.
Events leading to the investigation, and subsequent arrest, began when the owner of the Main Street home called after reportedly leaving the residence around noon that day and returning home around 5 p.m. to find that "someone had kicked the front door in." Cash and some prescription pills were the only items taken, according to the report.
Alcorn County Investigator Jerry Rogers said the process of the investigation led to Perry as a suspect and the arrest was made after law enforcement found evidence from the burglarized home at Perry's residence.
Perry was arrested has been released on bond.
In another, unrelated case, Alcorn County Sheriff Deputies arrested Phillip Hoyle, 26, of 924 Main Street, in Corinth, and charged him with attempted robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to a report from the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office.
The incident that led to the arrested reportedly began after Jean Haynie, of Alcorn County, had purchased some appliances. Hoyle reportedly had come to her home to work on the appliances and a verbal altercation occurred between Hoyle and Haynie at some point.
The report said Hoyle left, went out to his truck and came back with a handgun which he allegedly stuck in Haynie's side and ordered her to him all the money she had in her purse. There were two other individuals at Haynie's home and when they approached Hoyle and Haynie, Hoyle reportedly said he was kidding and left the scene.
Hoyle is currently being held on a $10,000 bond with an extra hold from the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Law enforcement officials arrested John Perry, 37, of 49 South Front Street, in Rienzi, and charged him with burglary of a dwelling in connection with a burglary that took place at 43 Main Street, in Rienzi, last week, according to a report for the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office.
Events leading to the investigation, and subsequent arrest, began when the owner of the Main Street home called after reportedly leaving the residence around noon that day and returning home around 5 p.m. to find that "someone had kicked the front door in." Cash and some prescription pills were the only items taken, according to the report.
Alcorn County Investigator Jerry Rogers said the process of the investigation led to Perry as a suspect and the arrest was made after law enforcement found evidence from the burglarized home at Perry's residence.
Perry was arrested has been released on bond.
In another, unrelated case, Alcorn County Sheriff Deputies arrested Phillip Hoyle, 26, of 924 Main Street, in Corinth, and charged him with attempted robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to a report from the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office.
The incident that led to the arrested reportedly began after Jean Haynie, of Alcorn County, had purchased some appliances. Hoyle reportedly had come to her home to work on the appliances and a verbal altercation occurred between Hoyle and Haynie at some point.
The report said Hoyle left, went out to his truck and came back with a handgun which he allegedly stuck in Haynie's side and ordered her to him all the money she had in her purse. There were two other individuals at Haynie's home and when they approached Hoyle and Haynie, Hoyle reportedly said he was kidding and left the scene.
Hoyle is currently being held on a $10,000 bond with an extra hold from the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Unit makes meth arrests
Two more individuals have recently been arrested on felony drug charges as area narcotics investigators continue their crack down on methamphetamine manufacturing.
Alcorn County Narcotics officials recently arrested David Lee Moore, 27, of Melvin Quals Road, in Michie, Tenn.; and Timothy Joe Smith, 44, of #1 Briarwood Subdivision, in Corinth, and charged them with possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance and felony possession of a controlled substance, according to a report from the Alcorn County Narcotics Unit. The arrests came after the discovery of precursors for meth manufacture, as well as two bags of what is believed to be methamphetamine.
The arrests reportedly came after the Alcorn County Narcotics Unit obtained information that the aforementioned suspects had attempted to purchase items -- known for use in making methamphetamine -- at a store on Harper Road.
Moore and Smith were traveling in a 1997 gray Nissan truck and officers spotted them leaving, traveling north on Harper Road.According to the report, officers discovered that Moore had warrants with the Corinth Police Department for unpaid traffic violations and asked for Deputy Mike Billingsley and K-9 Officer Scott Brown to stop the truck, which was "driving at a high rate of speed" north on Shiloh Road.
After being stopped, and asked to step out of the vehicle, officers spoke to the driver, Moore, and Smith and obtained consent to check the truck. Alcorn County Narcotics Investigator Darrell Hopkins said both lithium and pseudoephedrine pills were found during a search of the truck. After speaking to both suspects, the report said it was determined that the items were going to be used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Moore and Smith were transported to the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office, and the truck was seized. Later, at the Sheriff's Office, a continued search turned up two bags of a substance, which field tested positive for meth, according to Hopkins. The bags were discovered in the truck's headliner on the driver's side.
Bond was set at $10,000 for both men by Justice Court Judge Jimmy McGee.
"It is good to know that we, in Alcorn County, have two Justice Court Judges -- Judge Steve Little and Judge Jimmy McGee -- who also have a low tolerance for drugs. It makes working with the Justice Court Judges, and all Justice Court employees, a pleasure," said Hopkins. "They, like all court clerks, get a lot of ridicule just for doing a job that most cannot do."
Alcorn County Narcotics officials recently arrested David Lee Moore, 27, of Melvin Quals Road, in Michie, Tenn.; and Timothy Joe Smith, 44, of #1 Briarwood Subdivision, in Corinth, and charged them with possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance and felony possession of a controlled substance, according to a report from the Alcorn County Narcotics Unit. The arrests came after the discovery of precursors for meth manufacture, as well as two bags of what is believed to be methamphetamine.
The arrests reportedly came after the Alcorn County Narcotics Unit obtained information that the aforementioned suspects had attempted to purchase items -- known for use in making methamphetamine -- at a store on Harper Road.
Moore and Smith were traveling in a 1997 gray Nissan truck and officers spotted them leaving, traveling north on Harper Road.According to the report, officers discovered that Moore had warrants with the Corinth Police Department for unpaid traffic violations and asked for Deputy Mike Billingsley and K-9 Officer Scott Brown to stop the truck, which was "driving at a high rate of speed" north on Shiloh Road.
After being stopped, and asked to step out of the vehicle, officers spoke to the driver, Moore, and Smith and obtained consent to check the truck. Alcorn County Narcotics Investigator Darrell Hopkins said both lithium and pseudoephedrine pills were found during a search of the truck. After speaking to both suspects, the report said it was determined that the items were going to be used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Moore and Smith were transported to the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office, and the truck was seized. Later, at the Sheriff's Office, a continued search turned up two bags of a substance, which field tested positive for meth, according to Hopkins. The bags were discovered in the truck's headliner on the driver's side.
Bond was set at $10,000 for both men by Justice Court Judge Jimmy McGee.
"It is good to know that we, in Alcorn County, have two Justice Court Judges -- Judge Steve Little and Judge Jimmy McGee -- who also have a low tolerance for drugs. It makes working with the Justice Court Judges, and all Justice Court employees, a pleasure," said Hopkins. "They, like all court clerks, get a lot of ridicule just for doing a job that most cannot do."
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Meth lab discovered; 3 cuffed and stuffed
Local law enforcement discovered a meth lab -- and arrested three individuals on drug related charges -- at a Mitchell Street residence Monday night.
Around 11:30 p.m. Monday night, the Alcorn County Narcotics Unit, assisted by the Corinth Police Department, arrested Jessica Hope Cheatwood, 24; Anthony Wayne Stanley, 33; and Theresa Ann Kovac, 41; all of Corinth, and charged all three with possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, according to a report from the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office.
Events leading to the arrests reportedly began when Alcorn County Narcotics went to a Corinth residence, located at 1104 B Mitchell Street, after having received several complaints about the residence that led law enforcement to suspect drug activity.
"We had reports of strange odors, a lot of 'in and out' traffic and relatives worried about family members," said Alcorn County Narcotics Investigator Darrell Hopkins.
Upon arriving at the residence, Hopkins spoke to Cheatwood. During the conversation, officers reported they detected several indications that drugs were in the residence and they asked for -- and received -- a consent to search.
"We could smell an odd odor coming out of the door of the residence and there was paraphernalia in the room and the occupant also admitted to having drug paraphernalia," said Hopkins.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Kovac. Two children were also found in the residence. During the search, officers reportedly found a lab and drug paraphernalia throughout the residence. Corinth Police Lt. Ben Gann and Sgt. Jerry Mayhall assisted Alcorn County Narcotics with the arrest.
Previous to the search, officers had reportedly seen Cheatwood's husband, Stanley, leave and enter another residence next door and found him.
The Department of Human Services was contacted to take the children to the hospital for evaluation. Hopkins noted that contacting DHS was standard policy in such a case.
"For the children's safety, they need to make sure that the children don't have any meth, or any of the chemicals, in their system and make sure their lungs are okay," said Hopkins.
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics arrived on the scene and took samples to send to the crime lab. Hopkins praised all agencies for working together, including Corinth Housing Authority.
Justice Court Steve Little set bond for each of the suspects at $5,000 each.
In an unrelated case, Alcorn County Narcotics arrested a Savannah, Tenn., couple several days ago, after reportedly observing them purchase several items -- from different locations -- that could be used to make methamphetamine.
According to the Alcorn County Sheriff's report, law enforcement stoppedthe couple's vehicle on North Shiloh Road and gained a consent to search. During the search, officers found items used to make methamphetamine.
The driver and his wife, identified as Randal Clay Rich, 38; and Robin Rena Rich, 35, both of Pooh Hollow Lane, in Savannah, Tenn., were both charged with possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance. Justice Court Judge Steve Little set bond for each at $5,000.
Around 11:30 p.m. Monday night, the Alcorn County Narcotics Unit, assisted by the Corinth Police Department, arrested Jessica Hope Cheatwood, 24; Anthony Wayne Stanley, 33; and Theresa Ann Kovac, 41; all of Corinth, and charged all three with possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, according to a report from the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office.
Events leading to the arrests reportedly began when Alcorn County Narcotics went to a Corinth residence, located at 1104 B Mitchell Street, after having received several complaints about the residence that led law enforcement to suspect drug activity.
"We had reports of strange odors, a lot of 'in and out' traffic and relatives worried about family members," said Alcorn County Narcotics Investigator Darrell Hopkins.
Upon arriving at the residence, Hopkins spoke to Cheatwood. During the conversation, officers reported they detected several indications that drugs were in the residence and they asked for -- and received -- a consent to search.
"We could smell an odd odor coming out of the door of the residence and there was paraphernalia in the room and the occupant also admitted to having drug paraphernalia," said Hopkins.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Kovac. Two children were also found in the residence. During the search, officers reportedly found a lab and drug paraphernalia throughout the residence. Corinth Police Lt. Ben Gann and Sgt. Jerry Mayhall assisted Alcorn County Narcotics with the arrest.
Previous to the search, officers had reportedly seen Cheatwood's husband, Stanley, leave and enter another residence next door and found him.
The Department of Human Services was contacted to take the children to the hospital for evaluation. Hopkins noted that contacting DHS was standard policy in such a case.
"For the children's safety, they need to make sure that the children don't have any meth, or any of the chemicals, in their system and make sure their lungs are okay," said Hopkins.
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics arrived on the scene and took samples to send to the crime lab. Hopkins praised all agencies for working together, including Corinth Housing Authority.
Justice Court Steve Little set bond for each of the suspects at $5,000 each.
In an unrelated case, Alcorn County Narcotics arrested a Savannah, Tenn., couple several days ago, after reportedly observing them purchase several items -- from different locations -- that could be used to make methamphetamine.
According to the Alcorn County Sheriff's report, law enforcement stoppedthe couple's vehicle on North Shiloh Road and gained a consent to search. During the search, officers found items used to make methamphetamine.
The driver and his wife, identified as Randal Clay Rich, 38; and Robin Rena Rich, 35, both of Pooh Hollow Lane, in Savannah, Tenn., were both charged with possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance. Justice Court Judge Steve Little set bond for each at $5,000.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Joint investigation leads to drug arrest
Area law enforcement officials conducted surveillance that ended with the weekend arrest of a Corinth man on drug charges.
According to a report from the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office, Alcorn County Sheriff Deputies arrested Timothy Lee Frederick, 26, of Corinth, and charged him with possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance after discovering the items in the arrestee's automobile Saturday night. Justice Court Judge Steve Little set Frederick's bond at $5,000.
Events leading to the arrest reportedly began around 9 p.m. Saturday night, when Alcorn County narcotics investigators and deputies and Tippah County narcotics and criminal investigators conducted surveillance based on a report there were individuals purchasing precursors to make methamphetamine in the Alcorn and Tippah County areas.
Officers reportedly observed two of the people they had been watching, drive up behind a local business. Officers followed and pulled up to investigate and discovered the precursor items in the automobile that led to Frederick's arrest. Frederick was transported to the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Charles Rinehart said, on behalf of himself and Narcotics Officers Darrell Hopkins and Reggie Anderson, "I'd like to thank the Alcorn County Deputies and the Tippah County Sheriff, and his narcotics and criminal investigators, for helping with this investigation. It is still ongoing and more arrests are expected."
Officers involved with the investigation were deputies Mackie Sexton, Shane Crowe, K-9 Officer Scott Brown, Danny Holloway, Dennis Smith and Steve Odle, along with Tippah County Narcotics Officer Tommy Garrett and Criminal Investigator Jason Willis.
Alcorn County Narcotics Investigator Reggie Anderson said it he always appreciates the help of the Corinth Police Department and the Alcorn County Deputies.
"Without them working behind the scenes, we narcotics officers would be lost on a lot of cases worked," said Anderson. "These guys do not get enough recognition for their hard work. We get a lot of credit that belongs to everyone from the undercover officer, to officers and deputies, to the prosecuting attorneys, to district attorneys, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, outside agencies and to the public -- who should be proud of themselves for their numerous calls and concerns."
According to a report from the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office, Alcorn County Sheriff Deputies arrested Timothy Lee Frederick, 26, of Corinth, and charged him with possession of two or more precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance after discovering the items in the arrestee's automobile Saturday night. Justice Court Judge Steve Little set Frederick's bond at $5,000.
Events leading to the arrest reportedly began around 9 p.m. Saturday night, when Alcorn County narcotics investigators and deputies and Tippah County narcotics and criminal investigators conducted surveillance based on a report there were individuals purchasing precursors to make methamphetamine in the Alcorn and Tippah County areas.
Officers reportedly observed two of the people they had been watching, drive up behind a local business. Officers followed and pulled up to investigate and discovered the precursor items in the automobile that led to Frederick's arrest. Frederick was transported to the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Charles Rinehart said, on behalf of himself and Narcotics Officers Darrell Hopkins and Reggie Anderson, "I'd like to thank the Alcorn County Deputies and the Tippah County Sheriff, and his narcotics and criminal investigators, for helping with this investigation. It is still ongoing and more arrests are expected."
Officers involved with the investigation were deputies Mackie Sexton, Shane Crowe, K-9 Officer Scott Brown, Danny Holloway, Dennis Smith and Steve Odle, along with Tippah County Narcotics Officer Tommy Garrett and Criminal Investigator Jason Willis.
Alcorn County Narcotics Investigator Reggie Anderson said it he always appreciates the help of the Corinth Police Department and the Alcorn County Deputies.
"Without them working behind the scenes, we narcotics officers would be lost on a lot of cases worked," said Anderson. "These guys do not get enough recognition for their hard work. We get a lot of credit that belongs to everyone from the undercover officer, to officers and deputies, to the prosecuting attorneys, to district attorneys, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, outside agencies and to the public -- who should be proud of themselves for their numerous calls and concerns."
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