Wanted Subject Leads To Drug Arrests

Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 10:35 AM

By Jennings Co. Sheriff Department

There were two female juveniles at the residence

Deputies with the Jennings County Sheriff Department received information that a wanted person was at a residence in Vernon .

When Deputies arrived in the area, they observed the wanted person walk out of the residence and then return back inside.

While Deputies were at the residence , they noticed a strong odor of Marijuana coming from inside the mobile home. Deputies detained 5 subjects that where at the home. Deputies was granted a Search Warrant for the residence by Honorable Judge Webster.

When Deputies executed the warrant they located , Marijuana, Paraphernalia, Scales, Marijuana Wax and Marijuana Plant growing in back bedroom. There were two female juveniles at the residence a 16 year old and a 17 year old. The Juveniles were later released to their parents.

Noah Paton age 18 of Vernon charges :

Warrant through Decatur County for Dealing in Marijuana
Dealing Marijuana – Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana – A Mis
Possession of Paraphernalia – A Mis

Thomas M Willey age 21 of Westport charges :

Possession of Marijuana—A Mis
Possession of Paraphernalia – A Mis

Weldon C Willey III age 43 of Westport Charges :

Possession of Marijuana – A Mis
Possession of Paraphernalia – A Mis

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