Local Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Routine Checkpoint

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In a recent incident reported by the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, deputies conducting a routine safety checkpoint on July 16, 2024, at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 25 in Dennis, MS, made a significant discovery involving a Corinth resident.

During the checkpoint operation, law enforcement officials encountered a vehicle occupied by Daryl Wayne Blakney of Corinth, MS. Following a thorough roadside investigation and subsequent search of the vehicle, deputies reportedly uncovered substances suspected to be ketamine and methamphetamine.

Daryl Wayne BlakneyPhoto byTishomingo County Sheriff's Department

In light of the findings, Daryl Wayne Blakney was taken into custody and charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, in addition to a charge of Possession of Paraphernalia. The arrest was swiftly followed by judicial proceedings, where Judge Seth Adams presided over Blakney's bond hearing. The judge subsequently set Blakney's bond at $30,000.00.

The Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the matter, underscoring its commitment to ensuring public safety and upholding the law within the community.