3 people arrested in Monroe County narcotics investigation, drugs and cash seized

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) - Three people are facing drug-related charges following an ongoing narcotics investigation in Monroe County.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, deputies with the Monroe County Narcotics and Major Narcotics Unit (NMNU), along with agents from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, made several arrests this week while investigating the sale of illegal drugs in the county.

The sheriff’s department identified the individuals arrested as Jennifer Latrice Wilson, 37, of Aberdeen: Arrested on a charge of selling methamphetamine. Wilson is out on a $20,000 bond.

Andrew Jamar Devauld, 30, of Amory: Arrested on three counts of selling methamphetamine. Devauld is out on a $25,000 bond.

Vadale Lashae Lucas, 33, of Aberdeen: Arrested on two felony warrants for marijuana possession.

According to investigators, while serving the warrants at Lucas’ residence, authorities discovered additional illegal drugs.

Lucas now faces two additional felony charges for possession of ecstasy and possession of marijuana after investigators reported finding nearly one pound of marijuana.

Authorities also seized several thousand dollars in cash from his residence.

Lucas remains in the Monroe County Jail awaiting bond.

The investigation remains ongoing.