Jones County deputies search for man who failed to appear for meth trafficking trial

Source: Jones Co. SO

JONES COUNTY – The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who failed to appear in circuit court for trial.

Authorities said 45-year-old Darrett Cooley is wanted on a bench warrant after not appearing Thursday in Jones County Circuit Court.

According to the sheriff’s department, Cooley is charged with trafficking of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, as a habitual offender and was scheduled to stand trial beginning Thursday.

Anyone with information about Cooley’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Jones County Sheriff’s Department at 601-425-3147.

Tipsters may also call Jones County Crime Stoppers at 601-428-STOP and could be eligible for a financial reward if the information leads to Cooley’s arrest.

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