Two Face Drug Possession, Child Endangerment Charges

NACODOCHES — Working with Nacogdoches police, a Nacogdoches County constable has conducted a search warrant that has led to two arrests and the seizure of several types of controlled substances and marijuana. According to KETK, Constable Jason Bridges said the warrant was executed on West View Street around 6:30 Friday morning. Authorities say the two suspects were found inside the residence with their two small children. Officials say a search of the residence revealed 15 grams of crack cocaine, 4 grams of powder cocaine, 41 ecstasy pills, ½ gram of methamphetamine, 3 pounds of marijuana and four marijuana plants that were found inside of a closet.

Constable Bridges said the investigation started last month when deputies with the Precinct 4 constable office seized narcotics from a traffic stop in Precinct 4. Arrested at the scene were Melanie Rose Arnold, 29, and Jarcory Bussey, 33, both from Nacogdoches. Both were charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and child endangerment. Bridges said Child Protective Services was called to the scene and is assisting with the ongoing investigation involving the children.