January 31, 2023 - Constable Josh Tipton reports the arrest of Jamon M. Lee, 40, of Houston for forgery, felony 3, following his arrest after allegedly presenting false prescriptions at Bussey Drug in Timpson.
According to Constable Tipton, individuals from Houston called in prescriptions from a doctor’s office in Nacogdoches for a cough syrup containing codeine, which is a narcotic substance, and other medications.
The circumstance seemed suspicious to employees at the drug store, and after Lee entered the store on the afternoon of Monday, January 30, 2023, employees notified Tipton.
Constable Tipton states he was in the vicinity with Constables Roy Cheatwood and Taylor Fanguy who all responded in under a minute to the location. Constable Tipton states Lee was observed attempting to retrieve a prescription under false pretenses.
Through investigation and speaking with Lee, it was learned Lee and two other individuals were making a route up Highway 59 to local drug stores in the area. It was at that time Lee was arrested for forgery, felony 3, and he is now being held at the Shelby County Jail.
Tipton offers a special thank you to Karren Price, District Attorney, for her help and assistance with this matter. He asks all business owners in Timpson to be vigilant for suspicious activity being that Timpson is on 59 a major corridor for criminal activity and drug trafficking being between Houston and Shreveport. A lot of people are visiting town with ill intent.
He encouraged anyone to call no matter how small or big the circumstance may appear to be, as it’s better to be safe than sorry.
