PEARL RIVER COUNTY, MS — Two women were recently arrested in connection with a shoplifting investigation that took place in Pearl River County. The investigation, which began on Friday, January 25, led authorities to a discovery that extended beyond the initial crime.
According to a press release from the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, narcotics investigators, in collaboration with the patrol division, were working to locate a reported shoplifter. Their investigation directed them to a location in Picayune, MS, specifically to 28 Red Neck Hill, where they encountered 40-year-old Courtney Lynn Herbert, a primary suspect in the case.
Upon reaching the scene, investigators also identified 52-year-old Consuello Cox, who was present at the location. A search was conducted on their vehicle to locate the stolen items connected to the shoplifting incident.
During the search, authorities discovered a plastic bag containing a substance that appeared to be methamphetamine. The bag was located near where Cox and Herbert were standing, linking them to the controlled substance.
Both women were subsequently arrested on charges of tampering with physical evidence and possession of a controlled substance, specifically methamphetamine. The authorities have not yet released further details regarding the stolen items found during the investigation.
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, along with other local law enforcement agencies, continues to investigate the case.
