On Sunday night, June 9, 2019 at 11:00pmCT, the Russell county Sheriffs Dept. (along with the Adair Co. Sheriff's Dept. canine) executed a search warrant on Desert Storm Road in Russell County. As a result, 2 people were arrested on drug charges:

• Jason L. Cooper, 46, of 47 Desert Storm Rd., was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine 1st degree (10 grams or more)
• Jimmy L. George, 49, of 47 Desert Storm Rd., was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine 1st degree and Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd & 3rd degree

Numerous quantities of controlled substances were seized and both men were lodged in the Russell Co Detention Center.

If you suspect illegal drug activity in your neighborhood, please call the Russell County Sheriffs Office Drug/Wanted Persons tip-line at 270-343-8116. You can remain anonymous.