Published: April 30, 2008 11:32 am         

Police department makes meth bust

The Kosciusko Police Department nabbed two men Monday night on Highway 43 South near Hugh Ellard Park as the result of an ongoing investigation.

Chief R.J. Adams said after an investigation and multiple drug buys, Jackie G. Tucker and Ross W. Ferguson have been charged.

"I hate to see crystal meth keep popping up, but I am glad that we got these two off the street for a little while," Adams said.

Tucker, 48, of Neshoba County, was charged with one count of sale of a controlled substance.

Ferguson, 43, of Carthage, was charged with two sales of crystal methamphetamine and possession of crystal methamphetamine.

“Several hundred dollars were seized,” Adams said. “Both men are convicted felons.”

Tucker who was out on early release from a previous conviction, has been detained by the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

Adams commended his officers Louis Gowan, Bobby Land and Adams Jones for a job well done.

“This is one part of this job that is very satisfying," Adams said.

Assisting officers were Cpl. Danny Groves, Officer Mike Henson and Sgt. Chris Busbea.