Itawamba County Sheriff’s Department

Training on Less-Lethal & O.C.

On Saturday, Itawamba Chief Deputy Adam Kostelansky and Captain Joel Hill conducted in-house training for Deputies, Jail Officers, and Reserve Deputies. The training focused on less-lethal methods, including impact munitions and Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray). These tools provide trainees with alternative options for gaining compliance from otherwise non-compliant individuals, reducing the risk of serious harm to both the subjects and law enforcement personnel involved.
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Inmate Garden, 05/07/2025

Great news from the Itawamba County Jail! Our inmate garden is thriving, thanks to the hard work of the participants. This year, we have been able to grow more crops thanks to the incredible generosity of the City of Fulton, MS! They have allowed the use of land to expand our garden.

This garden offers valuable skills, responsibility, and fosters positive change. We're so grateful for the support and this fantastic collaboration with Fulton. Together, we're cultivating hope! ❤️

Stay tuned for harvest updates! #ItawambaCounty #InmateGarden #itawambaso

Join Us for a Community Discussion on Scams & Fraud Prevention

The Itawamba County Sheriff’s Office invites you to the Carolina Community Center tomorrow at 5 PM for an important discussion on the latest scams and fraudulent schemes targeting our senior citizens.

Let’s work together to protect our community by staying informed and aware. We hope to see you there!

From Sheriff Mitch Nabors:

On April 27, 2025, deputies with the Itawamba County Sheriff’s Department, agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, and officers with the Fulton Police Department conducted a traffic stop on South Adams Street in Fulton, Mississippi, for careless driving.

Agents made contact with the driver, identified as Jeffrey Lessard Sr. During the stop, agents located suspected methamphetamine, and Mr. Lessard was detained. He later consented to a search of his residence located at Highway 25 South, Fulton, Mississippi.

During the search, agents recovered additional suspected methamphetamine. Mr. Lessard was transported to the Itawamba County Jail, where a narcotics hold was placed.

He was charged with two counts of felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The Honorable Judge Holcomb of the Itawamba County Justice Court set bond at $20,000.
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From Sheriff Mitch Nabors:

Our office is proud to partner with the Attorney General’s Office through the work of our investigators assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This collaboration strengthens our ability to combat crimes targeting the children of Itawamba County by expanding the resources and support available to our team.

From Sheriff Mitch Nabors:

On April 9, 2025, deputies with the Itawamba County Sheriff's Department, along with agents from the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit and officers from the Fulton Police Department, executed an arrest warrant at 847 Highway 371 in Mantachie, MS.

During the operation, contact was made with Joshua Ryan Minchey and Marcus Janard Cherry. Mr. Minchey was found to be in possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, identified as methamphetamine. Mr. Cherry was also taken into custody after agents discovered a large quantity of methamphetamine in his possession.

Additionally, Bradford Presley, who was residing at the residence, was encountered during the operation. Agents obtained consent to search the home, resulting in the discovery of drug paraphernalia throughout the residence.

All three individuals were arrested and transported to the Itawamba County Jail. Charges and bond information are as follows:

- Marcus Janard Cherry: Charged with *Trafficking in a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)*. Bond was set at $25,000.
- Joshua Ryan Minchey: Charged with *Felony Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)*. Bond was set at $15,000.
- Bradford Presley: Will be presented to the next Itawamba County Grand Jury for *Felon in Possession of a Weapon*.

We would like to thank our law enforcement partners for their continued cooperation and dedication to keeping our communities safe.
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