Monday, December 1, 2008

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.

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