Checkpoints Results in More Than 20 Arrests Friday in Lafayette County

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department and Lafayette County Metro Narcotics conducted a joint operation Friday involving driver safety checkpoints throughout the county with the purpose of keeping the public safe with the increased volume of traffic.

Both agencies also served arrest and search warrants during the operation.

The operation yielded 13 arrests, including four felony arrests and nine misdemeanors.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department and Lafayette County Metro Narcotics were able to seize a total of $4,875 in cash, four firearms, 275 grams of marijuana, and 2 grams of crack cocaine.

Felony Arrests

• John Miller – Possession with intent to distribute
• Brenda Lewis – Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Deshawn Lewis – Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute and hold for MDOC
• Nate Tyson – Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance, other agency warrant, and hold for MDOC

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Carless Driving
• DUI First
• Possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and Marshall County Warrant
• No Driver’s License
• Poss. of Marijuana
• A bench warrant with OPD
• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Warrant for OPD
• Warrant for Water Valley PD

Staff report