Marion County deputies arrest 21 people, 7 at large in drug round-up (2024)

by: Rachel Hernandez

Posted: Apr 25, 2022 / 05:04 PM CDT

Updated: Apr 25, 2022 / 05:04 PM CDT

MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Marion County deputies arrested 21 people during a “drug round-up” on Saturday, April 23. The following suspects were arrested and charged:

• Barbara Beal – (2) counts of Sale of a Controlled Substance, Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, and (3) counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute while in Possession of a firearm
• Billy Holman – Sale of a Controlled Substance and (3) counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute while in Possession of a firearm
• Ketarius Cotton of Foxworth – (2) counts of Sale within 1500 feet of a Church
• Jared Harris of Foxworth – Sale within 1500, Conspiracy to sell or transfer
• Justin Garner of Kokomo – (2) counts of Sale of a Controlled Substance
• Jamal Smith of Sandy Hook – Sale of a Controlled Substance, Conspiracy to sell or transfer
• Amanda Lynn Smith of Foxworth – (2) counts of Sale of a Controlled Substance within 1500 feet of a Church
• Tywon Peters of Columbia – Sale of a Controlled Substance within 1500 feet of a Church
• Lloyd Chandler of Columbia – Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
• Joshua McCovery of Gulfport – DUI, Misdemeanor Possession, Possession of Paraphernalia
• Mary Beth Fortenberry of Kokomo – Misdemeanor Possession, Possession of Paraphernalia, (2)Contempt Warrants
• Corey Brown of Sumrall – DUI
• Lantez Shephard of Columbia – Contempt Warrant for Possession of Prescription Drugs
• Pamela Willis of Sumrall – Fleeing Law Enforcement, DUI, Contempt Warrants
• Janeesha Booth of Bassfield – DUI Child Endangerment, Misdemeanor Possession
• Malcom Kinney of Bassfield – DUI Child Endangerment, Misdemeanor Possession
• Sue Chandler of Columbia – Contempt Warrant
• Hannah Waller of Columbia – CPD Warrant for Embezzlement
• Michael Chandler of Columbia – Warrant for Failure to Appear
• Christopher Traylor of Angie, LA – DUI, Providing False Info to Law Enforcement, Wanted fugitive out of Forrest County, Lamar County, St. Tammany Parrish, and Washington Parrish
• Willie Ray Ford of Foxworth – DUI, Contempt Warrant

Deputies said they’re still looking for seven people wanted on various charges. The following people have an arrest warrant from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office:

• Dameon Alexander, of Columbia, is wanted for sale of a controlled substance within 1,500 feet of a church.
• Dravius Johnson is wanted on two counts of sale of a controlled substance within 1,500 feet of a church.
• Cameron Warrick is wanted on two counts of sale of a controlled substance.
• Jaylin Green is wanted on conspiracy to sell or transfer a controlled substance.
• Stephen Blake Crawley is wanted on two counts of sale of a controlled substance.
• Kevin Richards is wanted on two counts of sale of a controlled substance within 1,500 feet of a church.
• Zikeeja Weary is wanted for sale of a controlled substance within 1,500 feet of a church.

Anyone with information about any of the listed individuals can call the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at (601)-736-5051.