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-Information and photos courtesy the Henderson Police Department
On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, officers of the Henderson Police Department recovered 1,189 dosage units of heroin during a traffic stop and subsequent search warrant on a residence located at 423 East Rockspring St.
During the service of the warrant, drug manufacturing equipment, $3,506 in U.S. Currency, marijuana, two semi-auto pistols and ammunition were located.
Joseph Jones, Jr. and Mercedes Perry were arrested in regards to this investigation.
The two subjects were charged with:
-Two Counts of Trafficking Heroin of 14 grams or more but less than 28 grams
-Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling place for a Controlled Substance
-PWIMSD Heroin, Manufacture Schedule I, Possession of Marijuana
-Possess a Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a School
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia
Joseph Jones, Jr. had an additional charge of Possession of a Firearm By Felon.
Due to being on post-release and probation, Joseph Jones, Jr. received a no bond pending his appearance in court, and
Mercedes Perry received a $25,000 secured bond.
Joseph Jones, Jr.
Mercedes Perry
