LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Three people were arrested Thursday morning after authorities served search warrants at two residences in Meridian as part of an ongoing drug investigation, according to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department.
The East Mississippi Drug Task Force, assisted by the sheriff’s department SWAT team, executed the warrants around 9 a.m. at a home in the 3700 block of 10th Street and another residence in the 2900 block of 13th Street.
Latoya Marsh was arrested and charged with sale of a controlled substance within 1,500 feet of a church. Her bond was set at $100,000.
Jerry Dewayne Brooks faces multiple charges, including felon in possession of a firearm and several drug-related offenses within 1,500 feet of a church. Authorities said the charges include sale of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, spice and oxycodone, along with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Brooks’ total bond was set at $700,000.
Marcus Crockett was charged with felon in possession of a firearm. His bond was set at $100,000.
The sheriff’s department said the arrests stem from an ongoing investigation into individuals suspected of selling illegal drugs in the community. Officials encouraged anyone with information related to drug activity or other criminal investigations to contact the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department or East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 855-485-8477.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
