PICAYUNE —
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department deputies found an active methamphetamine lab and, in another case, found enough evidence related to the arson of a home to send the case to the grand jury.
Chief Investigator Donnie Saucier said the drug-related investigation took place on Aug. 13, when narcotics investigators responded to a tip that the person relaying the information suspected methamphetamine was being made at 1601 Goodyear Boulevard.
Investigators went to the home and spoke with 35-year-old Maria Rivers and 28-year-old Julia Tynes. Saucier said consent to search the home was given by the two residents and the officers found an active methamphetamine lab, used precursor chemicals, syringes and some prescription medication for which neither suspect has a prescription.
Saucier said Rivers was charged with possession of paraphernalia and possession of a schedule 4 controlled substance, and Tynes was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, generating hazardous waste and two counts of possession of a schedule 4 controlled substance.
Deputies also investigated a fire at 115 Caroline Street in the Nicholson community that was later determined to be arson, the chief investigator said. Saucier said that on July 26, firefighters with the Nicholson Volunteer Fire Department responded to the home to find heavy smoke and flames coming from it. Quick action by the volunteer firefighters in extinguishing the flames enabled the scene to be preserved, and Pearl River County Fire Marshal Albert Lee was called to investigate, Saucier said.
Lee, with assistance from the state fire Marshal’s office and Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department investigators, was able to determine the cause of the fire was arson, Saucier said.
A suspect, 27-year-old Amber Spiers, was questioned, Saucier said. Evidence was collected during the questioning that will be presented to the grand jury, which will decide if she will be indicted on arson charges, the chief investigator said. “I feel confident that an indictment will be acquired,” Saucier said. He said Spiers was living at that address with her boyfriend, but at press time a motive for the arson is unknown.
Local News
Deputies work drug, arson case
- Local News
-
-
PICAYUNE VALEDICTORIAN, SALUTATORIAN
Chad Porter, the valedictorian for Picayune Memorial High School, and Tiffany DeVore, the salutatorian, addressed their fellow graduates at Thursday’s graduation exercises.
-
POPLARVILLE VALEDICTORIAN, SALUTATORIAN
Valedictorian Samantha Gentry and salutatorian Brent Breland agave the Poplarville High School class of 2013s final farewells before the class of 139 graduating Seniors received their diplomas Friday evening. (Photos by Butch Weir)
-
Fugitives captured: team effort
Several law enforcement agencies teamed up to capture two fugitives fleeing from Tennessee that were wanted on charges of aggravated burglary and resisting arrest, Assistant to the Chief of Police Jeremy Magri said.
-
Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season
Get ready for another busy hurricane season, maybe unusually wild, federal forecasters say.
-
PMHS SALUTATORIAN
Picayune Memorial High School salutatorian Tiffany DeVore will speak at the school's graduation exercises at 7 p.m. Thursday at the high school stadium.
-
PRC VALEDICTORIAN
Pearl River Central High School valedictorian Baylee Brooklyn Owens will speak at the school's graduation exercises at 7 p.m. Friday at the high school stadium.
-
PMHS VALEDICTORIAN
Picayune Memorial High School valedictorian Chad Porter will speak at the school's graduation exercises at 7 p.m. Thursday at the high school auditorium.
-
City council seeks grant for downtown parking improvements
The council approved a request that can potentially allow the city to receive a grant of $100,000 to fund a Downtown Revitalization Parking Project.
-
POPLARVILLE SALUTATORIAN
Poplarville High School salutatorian Brent Breland will speak at the school's graduation exercises at 7 p.m. Thursday at the high school stadium.
-
POPLARVILLE VALEDICTORIAN
Poplarville High School valedictorian Samantha Gentry will speak at the school's graduation exercises at 7 p.m. Thursday at the high school stadium.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
Officials: Truck Hit Bridge Before Collapse
Sheriff: No Sign Killing of 2 Kids Was Planned
Obama Defends Drone Strikes, With Limits
Raw: Jurors Deadlock on Jodi Arias Penalty
Boy Scouts Decision "First Step" Say Activists
Raw: Utah Teen Arrested in Death of His Brothers
Closer Look at Okla. School Where Children Died
Two Suspects in Murder Known to London Police
"Be Ready": NOAA Warns of Busy Hurricane Season
SeaWorld: Penguins Are Coolest Thing in Florida
