Early Morning Search Warrant Nets Drug Trafficking Charges in Neshoba County.

Three people were arrested on felony charges, after a narcotics investigation led to a search warrant. On May 13, 2023, just after 1:00 am, Neshoba County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a Search Warrant at 10052 County Road 157, Philadelphia, MS (Zephryhill Community).

The search warrant uncovered approximately 5 oz. of methamphetamine, 1g of cocaine, 5 oz, marijuana, a Taurus .9mm handgun, a scoped Marlin .22 WMR Rifle and $2,292.00 in cash. Deputies located items consistent with a drug distribution operation in the residence, including digital scales, baggies, pipes, torches, and a communications system used to control deliveries.

Kendra S. Henderson (B/F)

10052 County Road 157

Philadelphia, MS 39350

Trafficking Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)

Possession of Controlled Substance (marijuana) w/intent to Distribute

Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) w/intent to Distribute

Patrick L. Morris (B/M)

10052County Road 157

Philadelphia, MS 39350

Trafficking Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)

Conspiracy to Commit a Crime

Possession of Controlled Substance (marijuana) w/intent to Distribute

Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) w/intent to Distribute

Possession of Firearm by Felon (.9mm Taurus)

Sam Proctor, Jr. (I/M)

10052 County Road 157

Philadelphia, MS 39350

Trafficking Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)

Conspiracy to Commit a Crime

Possession of Controlled Substance (marijuana) w/intent to Distribute

Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) w/intent to Distribute

Even though these amounts don’t sound like a lot, it answers the complaints coming in from this community. I have had people come to me and tell me, “We have a problem on our road.” I respond, illegal drug sales are a problem that continues to plague our communities and the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Deputies are committed to helping rid these areas of drug dealers. This early morning raid was an effort to combat drug trafficking and renew our pledge to fight drugs in our county. This investigation will now broaden, as the recovered media and digital data will be analyzed in an effort to bring others to justice. Those purchasing narcotics from this residence should take notice and expect future arrests, as part of the continued investigation.

If you have any information on criminal activity in the Neshoba County, call 601-656-1414 or East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-855-485-8477.