PRESS RELEASE

Narcotics Arrest

June 14-15, 2011

On Monday , June 14 , 2011 George County Sheriff's  deputies went to the 100 block of Tom Stringfellow Rd in attempt to serve an active George County Justice Court warrant on Jessie Ira Stringfellow  (25) , of George County. Deputies made contact with Stringfellow in the yard. Following his arrest, a search of his person revealed approximately one gram of methamphetamine. Stringfellow was charged with possession of methamphetamine and received a $10,000.00 commercial bond through George County Justice Court.  

On Wednesday, June 15, 2011, agents with the George County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division, and the Lucedale Police Department Narcotics Division responded to an anonymous tip at 110 Tom Stringfellow Road. A search of the property revealed approximately four meth labs and precursor chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine. Further investigation led to the arrest of Brandon Todd Woodard (18), of George County for conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine. Woodard appeared before Justice Court Judge M.L. Goff and his bond was set at 10.000.00 commercial.

These arrests were investigated by the George County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division, Lucedale Police Department Narcotics Division.

Authorized for release by Sheriff John A. Keel