March 12, 2024 - Constable Josh Tipton reports the arrest of a Timpson man on school grounds following the discovery of illegal narcotics in his possession on March 12, 2024.
According to Constable Tipton, at 9am he received a call reporting an unknown individual entering school corridors and attempting to access the school by pulling on door handles.
Constables Tipton and Taylor Fanguy responded in tandem as a two-officer unit and made contact with the individual. The constables determined the identity of the suspect to be Bradlee Potter, 27, of Timpson, and according to Constable Tipton they observed potter to demonstrate behavior consistent with being under the influence of narcotics.
During further investigation, Constable Tipton states Potter admitted to having drug paraphernalia in his possession subsequently removing a methamphetamine pipe from his pocket and placing it on the ground before Constable Fanguy. A search of Potter’s person revealed 4.2 grams of methamphetamine to be in Potter’s possession in front of the Timpson middle school.
Potter was arrested and transported to the Shelby County Jail and while being booked in it was discovered he had an additional two-plus grams of methamphetamine, bringing the total to six grams.
Due to the presence of the methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of the school, the possession of a controlled substance charge against potter will be enhanced to a felony.
Constable Tipton gave a criminal trespass warning to Potter for the school grounds and he asked any citizen or school staff to contact Tipton immediately if they witness Potter on school grounds.
For the public’s knowledge, Constable Tipton provided the disclaimer this all occurred during spring break. He said this is part of the constables collective dedication to the children of Shelby County and to the schools. Constable Tipton thanks Constable Fanguy for assisting.
