Neshoba County man arrested on drug, firearm charges during safety checkpoint

By WTOK Staff

Deputies seize methamphetamine, six firearms including stolen handgun during search

PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) – A 74-year-old Neshoba County man was arrested on drug and firearm charges Monday during a safety checkpoint, according to the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office.

Jeff Bishop Bryan was arrested during a safety checkpoint on Deemer Road, Sheriff Eric Clark said. Deputies obtained and executed a search warrant at Bryan’s residence at 10510 Road 779 in the Bond Community.

Jeff Bryan(Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office)

Deputies recovered a large amount of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor amount of a controlled substance. Six firearms were seized, including one stolen handgun.

Bryan faces multiple charges including possession with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia and six counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He also faces charges for possession of a stolen firearm and no insurance.

As a convicted felon, Bryan is prohibited by Mississippi law from possessing firearms. He was transported to the Neshoba County Detention Center.

The sheriff’s office is seeking Jesse Battle, a 36-year-old white male and resident of the home, on charges of felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

“Methamphetamine and illegal drugs have no place in Neshoba County,” Clark said. “The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office will continue to aggressively pursue and prosecute those who traffic and possess illegal drugs.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-855-485-8477 or the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office at 601-656-1414.

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