Prentiss County deputies report three arrests in traffic stops and checkpoints

Booneville traffic stop leads to controlled-substance arrest

The Prentiss County Sheriff's Department said Deputy Ethan Hester stopped a vehicle on Highway 4 near County Road 8401 on Oct. 10, with Deputy N'shawn Cameron assisting. The department reported that Zachery Ruey Smith, 40, of Booneville, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, several misdemeanor traffic violations, and an active Justice Court warrant. Justice Court Judge Ray Hall set bond at $10,000, and Investigator Kolby Knight will present the case to the next grand jury.

Source: Prentiss County Sheriff's Department.

Safety checkpoint results in methamphetamine charge for Booneville man

In a separate Facebook post, the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department said deputies conducted a safety checkpoint on Oct. 5 and Deputy Alfredo Navarro arrested Steven Yates, 55, of Booneville. The department said Yates was wanted on an active Justice Court warrant and had misdemeanor traffic violations, and that deputies found a pipe and a clear baggie with a crystal-like substance during the arrest. Yates was booked into the Prentiss County Jail on a possession of methamphetamine charge, Judge Craig Bishop set bond at $10,000, and Investigator Kolby Knight will present the case to the next grand jury.

Source: Prentiss County Sheriff's Department.

Checkpoint in Prentiss County leads to Corinth arrest and additional misdemeanor charges

The Prentiss County Sheriff's Department said deputies and the Booneville Police Department worked a safety checkpoint on Oct. 20 that led to the arrest of Stacy Ann Marlar, 35, of Corinth. Deputy Ethan Hester made the arrest, with Deputy N'shawn Cameron and Officer Brandon Wright assisting. The department said Marlar was charged with possession of methamphetamine and other misdemeanors, Justice Court Judge Ray Hall set bond at $5,000, and the driver of the vehicle, Tyler Lee Harris, was also taken to the Prentiss County Jail on misdemeanor charges. Investigator Kolby Knight will present the case to the next grand jury.

Source: Prentiss County Sheriff's Department.