PRESS RELEASE
Lauderdale County SWAT makes arrest in ongoing drug investigation
A Meridian man is under arrest after the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department SWAT Team executed a search warrant and an arrest warrant Tuesday around 10:35 a.m. in the 6300 block of Oakland Forest Court.
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Investigators have been conducting an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity, and the warrants were part of that effort. As a result of the investigation, 53-year-old Jason Ledlow was arrested and charged with the following offenses:
- Sale of Methamphetamine Near a Church or School, with a $100,000 bond;
- Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute Near a Church or School, with a $25,000 bond;
- Possession of Ecstasy with Intent to Distribute Near a Church or School, with a $50,000 bond.
Total bond for Ledlow was set at $175,000. The case will be presented to the next available Grand Jury for consideration.
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department remains committed to investigating illegal drug activity and protecting the safety of our community. We appreciate the continued support and assistance of the citizens who help us identify and address criminal activity in Lauderdale County.
