Fulton Man Arrested After Deputies Find Meth, Gun During Traffic Stop

Jerrick Scott Keys charged with possession of meth and firearm

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An Itawamba County man was arrested on February 18 after deputies discovered a felony amount of methamphetamine and a firearm during a traffic stop on Highway 178 in Fulton, Mississippi. Jerrick Scott Keys was charged with possession of a felony amount of methamphetamine, enhanced with a firearm, and tampering with evidence.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights the ongoing issue of drug and firearm-related crimes in rural Mississippi communities. Law enforcement continues to work to address the prevalence of methamphetamine and illegal weapons in the region.

The details

Deputies with the Itawamba County Sheriff's Department stopped a vehicle in Fulton and identified the driver as Jerrick Scott Keys. During the stop, deputies located what they described as a felonious amount of methamphetamine and a firearm inside the vehicle. An agent with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit assisted with a search, where an additional bag of methamphetamine was found. As Keys exited the patrol vehicle, deputies observed more methamphetamine on the floorboard. While being processed into the jail, detention staff located a metal container on his person that also contained methamphetamine.

  • The traffic stop occurred on February 18, 2026.
  • Keys was arrested and booked into the Itawamba County Jail on February 18, 2026.

The players

Jerrick Scott Keys

A resident of Fulton, Mississippi who was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and a firearm during a traffic stop.

Itawamba County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and made the arrest.

North Mississippi Narcotics Unit

The narcotics task force that assisted with the search of the vehicle.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Keys is being held on $60,000 bond and will face a court hearing to determine if he will be released on bail.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing challenges rural Mississippi communities face in addressing the prevalence of methamphetamine and illegal firearms. Law enforcement continues to work to keep these dangerous drugs and weapons off the streets.