Two people arrested on Friday in a drug bust connected to a Philadelphia motel are accused of dealing methamphetamine.
Four felony drug charges were made in connection with the alleged drug activity at the Western Motel, 1011 Holland Ave.
Deputies from the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office received information about suspected drug activity at the motel and began surveillance of the site, noticing numerous known drug users congregating behind the motel.
Following the investigation, deputies performed traffic stops on Weyerhaeuser Road and Valley View Drive.
These stops resulted in four felony arrests, several misdemeanor arrests, and the execution of two outstanding warrants.
A search warrant was obtained for Room 137 of the Western Motel, where deputies discovered various items of drug paraphernalia and an amount of methamphetamine, leading to a felony possession charge.
The inquiry resulted in the following arrests:
Keith Nash, 39, of 1081 Road 1321, Union, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, conspiracy to conduct a felony (two counts), possession of drug paraphernalia (two counts), and possession of marijuana. Clark also stated that Nash was on parole from the MDOC.
Misty Taylor, 42, of 101 Alexander Avenue, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and conspiracy to conduct a felony (two counts).
James Thompson, 38, of 10280 Road 771, was arrested and charged with outstanding warrants for fraudulent checks, a suspended driver’s license, and felony tampering with evidence.
Hallee Crapps, 26, of 10980 Road 355, was arrested and charged with public profanity, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony tampering of evidence.
Candace Clark Spaulding, 52, 1011 Holland Avenue, Room 137, was arrested and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia during the execution of a search warrant at the Western Motel, Room 137.
The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate illegal drug activity and is dedicated to keeping the community safe.