Prentiss County Nabs Drug Suspects

October 19, 2015

PRESS RELEASE

During the early morning hours of Thursday 10/15/2015 Prentiss County Deputy Taylor Walker made a traffic Stop on CR 4050 asisted by Deputy Dennis Peeks and discovered 71 Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) tablets in the possession of the occupants. The Officers also seized $1,033 U S Currency. Subsequent to the traffic stop, Narcotics Officers and Deputies executed a Search Warrant at the Couples residence on CR 3401 Booneville

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The pair are identified as Brandon Dale Barrett 29 and Melissa Michelle Roberts 34, both of Booneville. Barrett is charged with Trafficking Controlled Substances,due to the quantity and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Roberts is charged with Trafficking Controlled Substances and a Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana. Barrett’s bond was set at $30,000 and Roberts $20,000. Roberts was released the following day on bond. Barrett remains in custody with a Hold for MDOC