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New police technique leads to drug arrests According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, Marshall was on patrol on U.S. Highway 43, when he clocked a blue Honda Accord at 73 mph in a 50 mph speed zone while traveling south through Jackson. Earlier that day, Marshall had viewed a police training video that showed officers using a new technique when stopping vehicles. Officers are instructed to approach a vehicle on the passenger side when making a traffic stop on busy highways. After stopping the speeding vehicle, Marshall approached it on the passenger side and observed what appeared to be a marijuana stem in the door handle of the vehicle, which was occupied by Forrest Scott Singleterry, 20, and Demetri Antuan Little, 19, both of Mobile. He also noticed what he believed to be a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the automobile. In addition, he observed several cigars on the floorboard, which are the type often used to roll marijuana. Sgt. Josh Garrett arrived on the scene to assist Marshall with the stop. During a search of the suspects, the officers found a plastic bag which contained two Adderall pills. Adderall is popular among college students because it is known for helping them stay focused for studying. Also confiscated were several other pills, one of which was believed to be the illegal drug ecstacy. Inside a Crown Royal bag officers found 70 grams of marijuana, $50 in cash and a set of scales. Singleterry and Little, who both have prior criminal records, were booked on charges of first degree unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were transported to the Clarke County Jail. Other incidents *A burglary was reported Nov. 12 at a residence on East Pearl Street around 11:30 p.m. Entry was gained to the residence, but nothing appeared to be taken. *An unlawful entry into an automobile was reported Nov. 18 in the 1200 block of Walker Springs Road. A $100 bill was reported stolen. *A forced entry into a residence in the 1100 block of Center Street around 12:30 p.m., Nov. 16. Nothing was reported stolen. *A 1994 S-10 pickup was reported stolen from the old Harper High School on J.W. Andrews Highway around 2:05 a.m., Nov. 17. Information was received that the perpetrator may be from Mobile, according to Chief Burge. As of press time, the vehicle had not been recovered.
*The department is currently investigating a burglary on Bolen Drive that was reported at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 17. Forced entry was made into the residence, but nothing was reported missing.
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