Felony Marijuana Arrest

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Okolona man is behind bars after officers find almost a pound of pot in his car.

Friday after a traffic stop Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Unit arrested Terry Montrell Gillespie. 29 of Okolona with 14 ounces of marijuana and 333 dollars in cash. Gillespie is charged with Possession of marijuana with Intent to Distribute. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop on Hwy 45 Alternate.

He is currently being held at Monroe County Detention Center. Bond has not been set at this time.