An arrest has been made following an investigation related to the sale of fentanyl in Northwest Mississippi this week.
During the investigation, Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Southaven Narcotics Unit purchased approximately 32 grams of Synthetic Fentanyl
from James Thompson.
On June 15, 2021, Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, with assistance from the Desoto County Sheriff’s Department, arrested Thompson at his residence, located at 5647 Michaelson Drive in Olive Branch.
Thompson was charged with three counts of Sale of Fentanyl.
Thompson was transported to the Desoto County Detention Center, where he received a $150,000 bond.
“The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics will continue to work with local law enforcement agencies
to prevent the sale of fentanyl and other illegal drugs in our state,” said Mississippi Bureau of
Narcotics Director Colonel Steven Maxwell.
The case is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this arrest or circumstances surrounding this investigation is asked to contact the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics at 601-371-3600, the Southaven Narcotics Unit at 662-393-0228 or Desoto County Crime Stoppers at 662-429-8477.
All calls are anonymous and cash is paid to those who provide information that leads to an arrest and/or a conviction.
