Multiple drug offenders sentenced in Prentiss County Circuit Court
BOONEVILLE, Miss. — Several individuals convicted of drug offenses in Prentiss County received sentences last week, according to the First Circuit Court District. All sentences were handed down by Circuit Judge Kelly L. Mims.
Among those sentenced was Mack Randle, 53, of Booneville, who pleaded guilty June 11 to charges of trafficking and sale of methamphetamine. Randle was sentenced June 15 to 10 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The charges stemmed from investigations by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, which found Randle sold 26 and 112 grams of methamphetamine. Because of the trafficking conviction, Randle is not eligible for parole or early release and will serve the full sentence. He also faces five years of post-release supervision.
Absolomon Hines, 50, of Booneville, pleaded guilty June 15 to possession of meth with intent to sell. Judge Mims sentenced him to 15 years in prison. Hines was found in possession of more than 13 grams of methamphetamine during an investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. He will also serve five years of post-release supervision.
Tonya Shouse, 39, of Booneville, admitted guilt June 15 to trafficking and possession of meth. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The charges involved her selling approximately 108 grams of meth and possessing less than two grams on separate occasions. She is ineligible for early release and will serve five years of post-release supervision.
William Prentice Brown, 44, of Booneville, pleaded guilty June 16 to trafficking, possession of meth, and felony fleeing. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison on each charge, to be served consecutively. His sentences stem from investigations by the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit. Brown will also serve five years of post-release supervision.
Phillip Grizzard, 35, of Booneville, pleaded guilty June 18 to trafficking meth and possessing a weapon as a convicted felon. He was sentenced to 10 years, to be served after a current five-year sentence. His trafficking conviction came from a Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics investigation, while the firearm charge resulted from Booneville Police responding to a call. Grizzard will serve five years of post-release supervision.
Abbey Mullikin, 35, of Booneville, was sentenced June 18 to 20 years for possession with intent to sell meth. The sentence followed an investigation involving the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit. Mullikin will serve five years of post-release supervision upon release.
Tanya Savell, 48, of Booneville, pleaded guilty June 18 to two counts of sale and one of possession of meth. She was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with supervision to follow. Her charges involved separate investigations by the sheriff’s department and Booneville Police Department, both part of the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit. She will also complete five years of post-release supervision.
These cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Kyle Robbins. Jason D. Herring is the district attorney for the First Circuit Court District, according to the release.
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