Pontotoc County Man Arrested for Drug Possession During Nighttime Operation

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According to the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department, on early Tuesday morning, at approximately 1:45 a.m., deputies from there were conducting nighttime narcotics operations across various streets, county, and state roads. During this operation, deputies pulled over a vehicle in the Furr's community.

Barry Earl Hall Jr., a 51-year-old resident of Guntown, MS, was subsequently arrested. Hall faces multiple misdemeanor charges and is accused of possessing methamphetamine. Following the arrest, the Major Case Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division launched a felony investigation into the matter.

Upon concluding their investigation, the Major Case Unit charged Hall with possession of a controlled substance, enhanced by the presence of a firearm, as well as drug paraphernalia. In addition to these felony charges, Hall also faces several misdemeanor charges.

A Pontotoc County Justice Court Judge has set Hall's bond for the felony charges at $7,500.

Barry Earl Hall Jr.Photo byPontotoc County Sheriff's Department