Alleged drug trafficking lands woman in jail over Father's Day weekend
Eupora Police are also investigating whether Weeks was allegedly dealing the drug.
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Eupora Police are also investigating whether Weeks was allegedly dealing the drug.
Johnny Dunn, 34, is charged with domestic violence - aggravated assault by choking.
The victim was taken to a Tupelo hospital and underwent surgery.
Clay County Sheriff Eddie says the suspect was wanted on a warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine.
If convicted, the minimum sentence is 20 years in prison. The maximum penalty is life in jail.
Once the suspect had them, they demanded more and threaten to post the existing photos online. That's when she went to law enforcement.
He faces Felony Eluding, Possession of Meth and Destruction of Evidence charges.
He was reported missing the Sunday after borrowing a truck, trailer and lawnmower without returning them.
Oktibbeha County investigators say the argument started outside of Starkville, but ended inside the city limits.
The purse was later recovered at Zuber Park by city workers.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
The suspect turned himself in on Tuesday. He's been released on a $1,000 bond.
The suspect reportedly tried to hide something as deputies approached the car. Some alleged Hydrocodone was found on his person.
Deputies say meth was found in the vehicle during the stop on Jefferson Street.
The seizure of credit card skimmers and the arrest of five Venezuelan nationals last month at a MHP roadblock in Lowndes County is leading to more charges.
Both men had apparently died during an exchange of gunfire, according to a statement from Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard.
Sheriff Cantrell says the alleged ring-leader has been charged with similar crimes before Monday's bust.
Bond is set at $250,000. Investigators are still trying to figure out how the man injured in the shooting is connected.
If you know anything about the break-in, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-TIPS (8477.)
Police say the alleged robbery happened Monday afternoon.
So far, this is the only arrest in this case, however, the sheriff says more arrests are possible.
While conducting a search, authorities allegedly found meth in the suspect's pocket.
Lowndes County deputies say the suspect allegedly got out of one vehicle, then drove off with the 2004 Mustang.
Deputies say the firearms were taken from a safe last week.