Two Arrested on Meth, Firearm Charges After Search Warrant in Jones County

Narcotics agents execute search warrant, find drugs and guns

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Narcotics agents with the Jones County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at a residence in Soso, Mississippi on Saturday night and arrested two men on methamphetamine and firearm-related charges. Weston Herrington, 33, was charged with trafficking methamphetamine while in possession of a firearm after agents found 42 grams of suspected meth and six guns. William Taylor, 40, was also arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine while in possession of a firearm after agents found about 5 grams of suspected meth and two guns.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement in Jones County to combat illegal drug trafficking and the associated criminal activity involving firearms. The arrests come as part of a broader crackdown on methamphetamine distribution in the region.

The details

According to investigators, the search warrant was executed at a residence on Barney Drive in Soso. Weston Herrington was found with 42 grams of suspected methamphetamine and six firearms. Authorities said Herrington's bond was revoked in Jones County Justice Court because he was already out on a felony bond from Covington County on a cattle rustling charge. While agents were at the residence, William Taylor arrived and was found with about 5 grams of suspected methamphetamine and two firearms. Taylor was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine while in possession of a firearm.

  • The search warrant was executed on Saturday night.

The players

Weston Herrington

A 33-year-old man arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine while in possession of a firearm.

William Taylor

A 40-year-old man arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine while in possession of a firearm.

Jones County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency that executed the search warrant and made the arrests.

Lt. Jake Driskell

The lieutenant in the department's narcotics division who said investigations into illegal narcotics trafficking in the county are ongoing.

Sheriff Joe Berlin

The sheriff who said the agency expects additional arrests as investigations continue.

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What they’re saying

“Investigations into illegal narcotics trafficking in the county are ongoing.”

— Lt. Jake Driskell, Lieutenant, Narcotics Division (darkhorsepressnow.com)

“We expect additional arrests as investigations continue.”

— Sheriff Joe Berlin (darkhorsepressnow.com)

What’s next

The judge will determine if Weston Herrington's bond will remain revoked due to the new charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement in Jones County to combat the distribution of methamphetamine and associated criminal activity involving firearms. The arrests demonstrate the county's commitment to disrupting drug trafficking networks and keeping the community safe.