Drug interdiction and patrol net multiple arrests in George County

The George County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics has been increasing drug interdiction operations, as well as safety checkpoints and patrols, in an effort to crack down on criminal activity in the area.

Over the last several weeks, numerous offenders have been arrested on warrants and new charges for possession of controlled substances, burglary, and other violations.

Feb. 16, 2023: Kimberlee I. Dickerson (49) of Lucedale, MS, was arrested during the course of a traffic stop on Inland Beach Road and charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth). Dickerson was booked into the George County Regional Correctional Facility (GCRCF) and given a $15,000.00 commercial bond by George County Justice Court Judge Mike Bullock.

Feb. 18, 2023: Jerry A. McDonald (29) Leakesville, MS, was taken into custody during the course of a traffic stop on Hwy 613 near Cedar Ridge when he attempted to flee on foot after Deputies placed him under arrest for active GC Justice Court warrants for Failure to Appear. McDonald was booked into the GCRCF and, after an initial appearance before Judge Martin Seib, was given a $1,000.00 signature bond for Disorderly Conduct and a $1,500.00 commercial bond for Resisting Arrest.

Feb. 23, 2023: Ashli N. Harris (23) of Lucedale, MS, was arrested for a George County Justice Court warrant for Guilty in Absentia, as well as Felony Possession of Controlled Substance (Meth), at a safety checkpoint in the Plum Bluff Road area of River Road. After being booked into the GCRCF and having an initial appearance before George County Justice Court Judge Martin Seib, Harris was given a $3,500.00 commercial bond for the possession charge, and a $1,000.00 signature bond for the warrant.

Feb. 24, 2023: Avisary Q. Turner (37) Beaumont, MS, was arrested during the course of a traffic stop for an NCIC hit from the Mississippi Department of Corrections for Probation Violation. Turner was transported to the GCRCF and booked in, where he awaits extradition by MDOC.

Feb. 27, 2023: Neil D. Havard (46) Lucedale, MS, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance at a safety checkpoint in the Plum Bluff Road area of River Road. After being booked into the GCRCF and having an initial appearance before George County Justice Court Judge Mike Bullock, Havard was given a $15,000.00 commercial bond.

Feb. 27, 2023: Michael B. Heathcock (43) Lucedale, MS, was arrested on warrants during the course of a traffic stop on Hwy 26 in the Central community. Heathcock was booked into the GCRCF on George County Justice Court warrants for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and a Bench Warrant. After an initial appearance before Judge Mike Bullock, Heathcock was given a $15,000.00 commercial bond for the possession charge and was ordered to either pay a purge amount of $360.00, or spend 7 days in jail, for the Bench Warrant.

Feb. 27, 2023: Elliot R. Jack (37) Lucedale, MS, was arrested during the course of a traffic stop on Rocky Creek Road and charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth). After being booked into the George County Regional Correctional Facility and having an initial appearance before Judge Mike Bullock, Jack was given a $15,000.00 commercial bond. He has also been placed under a Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) Hold for Violation of Probation.

Feb. 28, 2023: Brian L. Steen (45) Mobile, AL, was arrested during the course of a traffic stop in the Old Mobile Hwy area of Brushy Creek Road and charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth). Steen was booked into the GCRCF and, after an initial appearance before George County Justice Court Judge Mike Bullock, was given a $35,000.00 commercial bond.

Feb. 28, 2023: Charles E. “Bo” Mott (40) Lucedale, MS, was arrested following a brief foot pursuit on JR Steede Rd, after GCSO Deputies responded to the area for a report of shots fired. Mott was located at a residence adjacent to the initial complaint location and was wanted for Justice Court warrants for burglary, telephone harassment, and a previous charge of fleeing or eluding law enforcement. Mott was booked into the GCRCF on those charges, as well as additional charges of Disorderly Conduct- Failure to Comply and Resisting Arrest. He is also being held for MDOC on a Violation of Parole charge. After an initial appearance before GC Justice Court Judge Mike Bullock, Mott was given the following bonds: Commercial Burglary – $25,000.00 commercial; Resisting Arrest – $2,500.00 commercial; Disorderly Conduct – $1,000.00 signature; Telephone Harassment – $2,000.00 commercial.

Mar. 1, 2023:  Von R. Dunham (57) Lucedale, MS, was arrested on Hwy 98 near the Lucedale city limits and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth). Dunham was booked into the GCRCF on the possession charge and a George County Justice Court Bench Warrant. After an initial appearance before GC Justice Court Judge Mike Bullock, Dunham was given a $15,000.00 commercial bond for the possession charge and paid a purge amount of $600.00 for the Bench Warrant.

Mar. 1, 2023:  Jennifer L. Kirkland (56) Lucedale, MS, was arrested in the Rocky Creek community on a George County Circuit Court indictment for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, as well as a GC Justice Court warrant for Guilty in Absentia. After being booked into the George County Regional Correctional Facility, Kirkland was given a $1,000.00 signature bond on the bench warrant by Justice Court Judge Mike Bullock and a $1,500.00 signature bond on the possession charge by Circuit Court Judge Keith Miller.

Mar. 1, 2023: Delinda R. Seals (58) Lucedale, MS, was arrested with the assistance of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for a George County Circuit Court indictment for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance (Hydrocodone) and Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute. Seals was transported and booked into the GCRCF, and a bond was set by Circuit Court Judge Calvin Taylor in the amount of $1,500.00 on the combined charges.

Mar. 3, 2023:  Sharon E. Lee (30) Lucedale, MS, was arrested at the George County Sheriff’s Office on a GC Circuit Court indictment for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth). Lee was booked into the GCRCF and given a commercial bond by Circuit Court Judge Calvin Taylor of $1,500.00.

These are ongoing investigations. If you have any information about this or any other crime, please contact the George County Sheriff’s Office at 601.947.4811.

The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is available for reporting anonymous crime tips by calling 877.787.5898.  The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers can be accessed by internet at the following address: mscoastcrimestoppers.com or through the George County Sheriff’s Office website www.GeorgeCountyMSSheriff.com.