BOONEVILLE WOMAN ARRESTED IN TISHOMINGO COUNTY FOR DRUGS

October 20, 2017

On October 18, 2017, deputies for the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a traffic stop in the area of CR 989.  During the course of the traffic stop, deputies were given permission to search the vehicle by the female driver and found some alleged METHAMPHETAMINE in the front seat area of the vehicle.

Deputies placed the female driver under arrest and transported her to the Tishomingo County Jail.  Once there, it was discovered by the correctional officers during the booking process that the arrested female was attempting to hid more alleged METHAMPHETAMINE on her person.  The alleged drug was immediately confiscated and the female received additional charges.

DORSIE MCNUTT BARRON, 34-year-old, white female, of 28 CR 1151 Booneville, Mississippi was officially charged with FELONY POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (METHAMPHETAMINE), INTRODCUTION OF NARCOTICS INTO A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, and TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE.  BARRON’s bond was set at a combine amount of $15,000.00 by Justice Court.  BARRON also is currently on probation with the Mississippi Department of Corrections for prior drug charges.  BARRON is still in custody at the Tishomingo County Jail.

Sheriff John Daugherty

DORSIE BARRON