Booneville man charged after bicycle stop leads to cocaine, handgun discovery

BOONEVILLE – A Booneville man was arrested after a bicycle stop led investigators to discover cocaine and a handgun.

On July 28, Prentiss County Investigator Kolby Knight stopped a bicyclist for allegedly failing to obey a traffic control device. North Mississippi Narcotics Agent Grady Smith assisted with the stop.

The bicyclist was identified as 44-year-old Danny Michael Grove Jr. of Booneville.

Authorities said Grove was found in possession of powder cocaine and a handgun.

Prentiss County Justice Court Judge Ray Hall set his bond at $20,000.

Smith is expected to present the case to the next grand jury.

Grove is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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