Prentiss Authorities Make Drug Arrests

FROM PRENTISS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. — Prentiss County Narcotics Investigators, North Ms Narcotics Unit and Booneville Narcotics executed a search warrant at House 47 CR 1040, Booneville, and discovered and elaborate Hydroponic Marijuana Grow System inside the residence.

Ryan Casey Bullard, 24 years old, and Rachel Christine Sweitzer, 19 years old, both of 47 CR 1040 Booneville. Both individuals were charged with Manufacture of Controlled Substance(marijuana)

A 2008 Nissan Versa was seized. Their bonds were set at $7,500 each and have been released on bond.

On Thursday 01/09/2014, Prentiss County Deputies Jeremy Pace, Rusty Burroughs and Justin Underwood arrested Stephen Robert Hopkins, 51, of 128 CR 4170, New Site, at a roadside safety checkpoint after he was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine. He was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Precursors. His Bond was set at $10,000.

Subsequent to Hopkins arrest, Prentiss County Narcotics Officers, North Ms Narcotics and Prentiss County Deputies executed a Search Warrant at Hopkins’ residence on CR 4170 New Site and discovered a Meth Lab. An additional arrest was made at the residence. Linda Morgan, 52, of the same address, was arrested and charged with Manufacturing a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine. Her bond was set at $5,000.