Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that February 7, 2016, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Cody Muse and Kurtes Lawrence responded to a residence on Loop 500 in Center after numerous complaints of possible drug traffic in the area. 

Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Jarvis Taylor, 27, of Center. During the course of the investigations, Taylor was found to be in possession of a clear crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Taylor was placed under arrested and transported to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office where he was charged with manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance (F1). He was arraigned by JP-4, Jenny Hicks and his bond was set at $4,000. 

The substance tested positive for methamphetamine and the total weight of the narcotics was 15.8 grams.

Sheriff Blackwell states there are several narcotic investigations going on at this time and if anyone has any information of suspected illegal narcotic activities please contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at 936-598-5600.