Deputies with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people in separate incidents for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. One of the arrests was made east of Ellisville following a high-speed chase.

According to Investigator Carrol Windham, deputies began chasing a vehicle driven by Allen F. Dozier, 38, 18 Charlie Dr., Ellisville, of the Currie Community. The high-speed chase began on Will Hayes Road and ended with deputies stopping the car about 10-11 miles later at Anderson Road and Ellisville-Tuckers Crossing Road.

Windham said deputies recovered approximately two pounds of marijuana from the vehicle and some which had been thrown out during the chase.

Dozier is charged with felony fleeing and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. His bond will be set at a later.

Deputies John Carter and Scott Gable arrested a Laurel man while conducting a safety checkpoint on Highway 588.

Sheriff Larry Dykes said Charles Anthony McDonald, 27, 1862 Lindsey Ave., Laurel, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Deputies recovered approximately 10 ounces of marijuana. McDonald’s bond was set at $25,000

“I want the public to know that we’re still vigorously working narcotics at the sheriff’s office,” Dykes said. “Any time we pursue a vehicle, it is done in a manner to protect the suspect and the general public.”