Drug arrests

On 12/01/2008 Prentiss County Deputies arrested Dustin Crump age 20 of 1453 CR 2 Hickory Flats and charged him with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance (Methamphetamine) Narcotics Investigators also recovered the components of a meth lab. Crumps bond was set at $5,000.

Also on 12/01/2008 Prentiss County Deputies arrested Gary Brian Lee on a traffic stop and charged him with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell or distribute after Deputies discovered 82 dosage units of methadone. His bond wax set at $10,000.

On 12/04/2008 Prentiss County Authorities executed a search warrant at 9 CR 5012 Booneville and arrested Amanda Hamm age 27. the search resulted in the discovery of approx. an ounce of alleged rock cocaine. She was charged with possession of controlled substance with the intent to sell or distribute. Officers seized $684 cash in the raid. Bonneville Narcotics officer assisted in the search. A hold was placed on Hamm by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Her bond was set at $10,000.

I am very pleased with the diligence put forth by the dedicated officers that have worked so closely together to enforce our controlled substance laws. Most of the most recent arrests involve Methamphetamine and the manufacturing of meth. We continually ask for for the public assistance in passing along information concerning drug crimes,it is essential to us doing our job.

Sheriff Randy M Tolar

Drug arrests

On 12/01/2008 Prentiss County Sheriff's Office along with Officers from Booneville Police Department Narcotics Division and North Mississippi Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 420C Hwy 145 South of Booneville. Officers discovered the components of a meth lab and some finished product. Agents arrested Scottie Michael age 34 who was charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of methamphetamine enhanced being on church property and while in possession of firearms, Possession of precursors to manufacture methamphetamine, and four counts of child neglect. His bond was set at $60,000.
Also arrested was Scottie Michael wife Jimmie Michael age 33 who was charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine, Possession of Precursors and four counts of child neglect. Her bond was also set at $60,000.
The third person that was arrested was Kenneth Ballard JR age 40 of 203 Davis Dr Ripley. Ballard was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance being Methamphetamine. His bond was set at $5,000.

This was a great job on all the Officers part. This investigation had been going on for some time and culminated with the search Monday night. Officer also seized several firearms in the case.

K9 Demonstration

Here is a photo of Reserve K9 Deputy Reed Sparks with the Drug Dog Helmidt at Anderson Elementary School yesterday morning. Deputies Tammy Johnson and Torie Jumper assisted in the demonstration.

Felony Drug Roundup arrest

On 09/09/2008 Deputies arrested an additional suspect that was a part of a several month long undercover narcotics investigation that involved multiple agencies, including Prentiss County Sheriff's Office, Booneville Police Department, North Ms Narcotics Unit and the Ms Bureau of Narcotics. Timothy Lee McCarley 45 of Baldwyn was arrested and charged with Sale, transfer or Delivery of a Controlled Substance. His bond is set at $10,000. He remains in custody at this time. There will possibly be
other arrests.

Sheriff Randy M. Tolar

Burglary Arrests

Prentiss County Investigators and deputies have worked almost around the clock following up leads and investigating a burglary in the New Hope Community that resulted in the theft of a large number of guns. Apparently, the home owners came home unexpectedly and surprised the suspects while still in the act. The fled into the woods and actually became lost in the darkness. While the Officers were still at the residence investigating the crimes they noticed a suspicious vehicle traveling up and down the road blowing the horn. Patrol deputies stopped the individual and took him into custody after they found his story unbelievable. While he was in custody Officers began searching telephone records and determined who he had been conversing with while driving up and down the road. Eventually, Jimmy Grimes 42 of Burnsville was taken into custody and charged with Burglary and Larceny of a residence. Some of the guns were found near the scene of the crime, the remaining guns remain un-recovered at this time, but Investigators are still following up leads. Friday 9/5/2008 Investigators executed a search warrant at a New
Site residence and arrested Stanley Johnson age 46 of New Site. He was charged with Burglary and Larceny. Both mens bond was set at $20,000. This is one of those case that there were good leads that provided us with a direction to follow up and the investigators and officers did an outstanding job handling the case.

Sheriff Randy M. Tolar

Felony Fleeing

On 09/02/2008 Joseph Randolph Moore age 41 of Baldwyn was arrested after having been indicted by a Prentiss County Grand Jury on the Charge of Felony Fleeing. He eluded Officers the night the incident occurred and was eventually arrested in Lee County on Unrelated charges, where he has been held until we arrested him. He was arraigned on our charges earlier this month and returned to the Lee County Jail. A bond of $5,000 was set, but he remains in custody. The charge stemmed after Moore fled a roadside
safety checkpoint in the Baldwyn area.

Sheriff Randy M. Tolar

Undercover Narcotics Investigation Felony Arrests

A joint undercover narcotics investigation resulted in the arrest of five suspects with other arrests pending. This was an operation that had beengoing on several months involving undercover narcotic agents making purchases of a wide range of drugs in Prentiss County. Arrested was Tonya O'Callaghan age 43 of CR 2131 Booneville who was charged with Sale, transfer or delivery of a controlled substance. Her bond was set at $10,000. She is free on bond.

Also arrested was Roxanna Denise Tucker age 21 of Cr 5061 Booneville. She was charged with Sale, transfer or delivery of a controlled substance. Her bond was set at $10,000 and is free on bond.

Jeffery Bart Patten age 26 of Cr 8461 was arrested and charged with Sale, transfer or delivery of a controlled substance and his bond was set at $20,000. He is free on bond.

Steven Lambert age 18 of CR 3250 Marietta was arrested and charged with two counts of Sale, transfer or delivery of a controlled substance. His bond was set at $20,000. He is free on bond.

William Buron Bennett age 17 of Cr 1211 was charged with two counts of Sale, transfer or delivery of a controlled substance. His bond was set at $5,000. He is free on bond at this time.

This was a joint operation involving Prentiss County Sheriff's Narcotics Officers, Booneville Narcotics, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and North Mississippi Narcotics unit.

Other arrests are expected. These Officers involved in this investigation devoted much time and effort into making these cases.

Sheriff Randy M. Tolar

Shooting into occupied dwelling

On 8/31/2008 Prentiss County Deputies arrested Brandon Jones age 24 of South Lake Street Booneville and Dalton Franks age 22 of CR 4141 New Site and charged them with Shooting into an occupied Dwelling on CR 1151. The pair were arrested shortly after the incident and after they disposed of the weapon. Their bond was set at $50,000 each. Jones was released on bond and Franks remains in jail. Franks was out on bond at the time of his arrest on prior felony arrests. This was a great job on everybody's behalf. They patrol officer was in the right spot at the right time and the investigators did a good job putting everything together. This was a serious incident and we were very fortunate that someone didn't get seriously hurt.

Sheriff Randy m. Tolar

Felony Forgery Arrest

On 8/25/2008 Prentiss County Deputies arrested Doug Thomas Cooksey 31 of CR 2232 Booneville. He is accused of stealing a relatives checkbook and passing numerous checks over a three or four county area. He remains in custody with holds for several different agencies. He is charged with several charges of forgery and uttering a forgery. The case is still under investigation.

Sheriff Randy M. Tolar

Felony Arrest 08-18-2008

On August 7th two men were arrested after the report of an incident the night before from a CR 8021 residence that reported someone had shot into their residence with a shotgun. The two men William Joseph Godwin age 41 and Justin William Godwin age 22 both of 106 CR 420 Corinth were charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling. There was also charges of Telephone Harassment, Willful Trepass and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, filed against the younger Godwin. He also was on probation out of Alcorn County and a hold was placed on him. The Father was also charged with Willful Trepass and Telephone Harassment. Justin Godwin remains in custody on a $101,000 bond, while his father is free on a $101,500 Bond. The case will be presented to the next Grand Jury. The Deputies and investigators responding to the incident did an excellent job and are to be commended. We were very thankful no one was hurt in the incident.

On the past Thursday August 14th Gary Brian Lee age37 of Rienzi, Aurthur Skippy Murphy age 60 of Booneville and Ricky Wayne Davis age 30 of Corinth were arrested by Narcotics Investigators and Deputies at a residence on CR 8050 and charged with possession of precursors (Chemicals used to manufacture Methamphetamine). Davis has no bond set, Lee was released on $5,000 bond. Murphy's bond was set at $2,500 on the charge of Conspiracy and $2,500 on Possession of Precursors. Davis was also charged with possession of controlled substance. This was a great job on behalf of all the Officers involved.

Sheriff Randy M. Tolar

On Going Training

Sherrif Tolar and Investigator Sammy Henderson at the IAATI International Association of auto Theft Investigators held in Mobile Alabama July 2008

5 Felons taken down

The Prentiss County Sheriff's office was busy last week making five felony arrests concerning three separate incidents. On July 13th Officers arrested Carl Douglas Eaton age 28 of Rienzi. Eaton was charged with attempted burglary of a dwelling after a home owner identified him after he attempted to burglarize his home on CR 1251. The victim gave a description of the suspects vehicle and shortly thereafter Deputies Tammy Johnson and Derrick Hester arrested the suspect after Deputy Johnson
spotted the vehicle and made a traffic stop. Eatons bond was set at $10,000. he remains in custody.

On 07/14 Deputies arrested Douglas Michael Jackson age 44 of Booneville and his brother Toy David Jackson also of Booneville age 50 and charged them with burglary of a dwelling. There bonds were set at $10,000 each. The arrests resulted from the burglary of a residence on HWY 4 East. Both have been released on bond.

"Both of the above arrested stemmed from tips from individuals or the actual property owners. It is important that credit be given where credit is due. It is so much easier when we investigate a case, when we have people that are willing to come forward and get involved. It also pays to have good neighbors who watch out for their fellow neighbor."

The fifth and six arrest came on July 17th. Dalton Wayne (Andy) Franks age 22 of Booneville and Steven Jeffery Morgan age 20 of Booneville were arrested Burglarized a building, a business on CR 1111 and stole copper wire and a box of wiring harness. Their bonds were set at $10,000. Morgan is free on bond and Franks remains in jail.

We have had a rash of copper and scrap metal thefts. We ask the public to be observant and report any suspicious activity.

Sheriff Randy M. Tolar

Dog Fighting Operation BUSTED

After an extensive investigation into an alleged Dog Fighting Operation, the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant Saturday night April 12, 2008. The operation was being conducted at the residence of Jamie Trimble, located at 49 cr 3161 Booneville, MS. Deputies arrested and charged a total of 19 individuals with charges ranging from being a spectator at a dog fight to organizing a dog fight, which both are felonies. Several of the individuals arrested were currently on probation or parole from the MS Dept of Corrections. Deputies were able to execute the search warrant during an actual fight. There were 4 pit bulldogs seized along with $10,000 cash, a four wheeler, several vehicles, a firearm, and other dog fighting related equipment. The fighting pit for the operation was a well built 20 x 20 ft portable device that could be moved to other locations. The fight being held was well organized and brought people from surrounding counties in to watch. Bond for Jamie Trimble was set at $10,000. The others arrested each have a $5,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing and more arrest are pending. The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics along with the Booneville Police Narcotic Investigator assisted during the search.

Sheriff Tolar

Booneville PD Assist PCSO with Felony Arrest

On Sat. 02/09/08 Patrick Windham age23 of Booneville was arrested by Booneville Police. Prentiss County Authorities were investigating a complaint that was filed Friday that have led to charges being filed against Windham for Disposing of Property Subject to a lien. His bond was set at $500.00. We thank the Police Department for assisting in our Investigation. I understand that the city may have outstanding charges on this individual.

Sheriff Randy Tolar

Vehicle Pursuit nabs more Drug arrest

On Sat. Feb 2, 2008 Prentiss County Authorities became involved in pursuit with an individual wanted by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The individual was Scotty Davis age 24 of 99 CR 8240 Rienzi. He was wanted by MDOC for violations of the conditions of his parole. Deputies spotted Davis and a female passenger on CR 8261 around noon Saturday. The pursuit led into Alcorn County where Davis eventually abandoned the vehicle and fled into the woods. He was later arrested by Alcorn County Authorities and returned to Prentiss County on the 4th. He faces additional felony charges of felony fleeing. No bond has been set because of the MDOC hold. Alcorn County Sheriff and Deputies assisted in the apprehension of Davis.

More arrests have been made in the ongoing Drug investigation that had already netted 11 arrests. Prentiss County Deputies arrested four individuals after a traffic stop on CR 7031. One of the previously arrested individuals, Dorsie NcNutt age 24 0f Burnsville was arrested again, in addition to Edward Grissom age 24 of 68 Cr 8361 Rienzi, Carissa Sasso age 22 of 35 CR 7149 Booneville and Scotty Fleming age 33 of 1811 CR 633 Booneville. All four were charged with Possession of Precursors, Chemicals or drugs with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance. All but NcNutt are free on bond.

This is continuing example of our aggressive drug enforcement efforts, highlighting the great initiative of all those involved and embracing a spirit of cooperation with multiple agencies and departments. Methamphetamine is a plague and we are determined to slow the flow coming into Prentiss County from elsewhere and make it more difficult to obtain the needed chemicals to manufacture the drug.

Sheriff Randy M. Tolar

More Drug Bust 01.2008

On 01/19/08 Deputies along with agents from North Ms Narcotics and Booneville Police were attempting to execute an arrest warrant on an individual and in the process discovered the making of a meth lab. Four individuals were arrested.

Dorsie Mcnutt age 24 of Burnsville was charged with Possession of precursors. Her bond was set at $20,000

Terry Shane Pounds age 29 of New Site was charged with Possession of precursors. His bond was set at $20,000

Michael Paul Pounds age 28 of New Site was charged with Possession of precursors and a hold was placed on him by MDOC. His bond was set at $20,000

William Eugene Franks age 41 was charged with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine. His bond was set at $20,000.

January Felony Drug Bust

On 01/22/08 Steven Dallas Strange age 30 of CR 1040 Thrasher was arrested and charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine. His bond was set at $20,000

01/22/08 Nathan Williams age 39 of CR 8050 was arrested after execution of a search warrant at his residence and charged with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine. His bond was set at $10,000.

On 01/24/08 Scottie Hugh Weatherbee age 30 of CR 8251 Rienzi was arrested by deputies after a traffic stop and charged with possession of controlled substance. His bond was set at $2,500.

On 01/25/08 Jennifer Strange age 28 of CR 1040 Thrasher was arrested and charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture methamphetamine. Her bond was set
at $5,000.

On 01/28/08 Prentiss County Investigators arrested Jaret Ray Taylor age 35 of Cr 1101 Booneville after a brief pursuit and charged him with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, Possession of Precursor's and Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His bond has not been set.

I praise the Officers, Agents and Investigators involved in these cases. In several of these cases much time and effort was put into these investigation into the manufacturing of Methamphetamine in Prentiss County. Maybe this will make a significant dent in the drug business in Prentiss County. Other arrests and charges are expected to arise from these investigations, hopefully leading to the solving of several thefts.

Sheriff randy M. Tolar