City man arrested for drug possession

Published 11:55 am Friday, January 28, 2011

A Vicksburg man was arrested today after narcotics investigators served a search warrant at his home and found drugs, said Sgt. Sandra Williams.

Harold Powell, 40, 2817 Ken Karyl Ave., was taken into custody at 1:24 a.m., charged with possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine, Williams said.

The street value of the drugs found at Powell’s home was about $800, Williams said.

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He was being held at the police station pending his initial appearance in court this morning.