Infant found with drugs during traffic stop in Jones Co
Jason Lawrence Morelock 31 drove to a checkpoint where deputies detected marijuana odor and found paraphernalia. The infant was placed with Child Protective Services while officers seized drugs, cash and eight firearms. Morelock faces multiple trafficking and weapons charges with a $40,000 bond. first court appearance Oct 14 in Trenton.
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Jones targets drug dealers in Second Zero Tolerance phase
Jones County Sheriff Danny Heath reports completion of a second phase of Operation Zero Tolerance. On Oct 6 warrants were served on 53 felonies and 26 misdemeanors, 58 drug related, with multiple agencies involved. The operation remains ongoing and further arrests are anticipated.
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Trial continues as families defend sons overseas
Laila Yaghi mother of Ziyad Yaghi argues her son is innocent and persecuted for being Muslim. She claims he never committed violence and reflects on his growth during years in jail. Reshagshir Sherifi, father of Hysen Sherifi, expresses disbelief at the verdict and says it is not right.
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