Nettleton Resident Arrested on Drug Charges Following Lee County Search

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On August 6, 2024, law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a residence in the Nettleton area, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi. The operation was conducted by the Lee County Sheriff's Department in conjunction with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit.

Laken Lashay BrooksPhoto byLee County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi

During the search, officers arrested 38-year-old Laken Lashay Brooks, the sole occupant of the home. Brooks faces a felony charge for possession of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.

According to the Lee County Sheriff's Department, Brooks is currently on probation with the Mississippi Department of Corrections, following a 4-year sentence imposed on July 29, 2022, for similar felony drug offenses.

The case is pending further review by a Lee County Grand Jury, which may result in additional charges. Brooks' bond has been set at $25,000.00 by a Lee County Justice Court Judge.