Lafayette County couple arrested for trafficking methamphetamine, domestic violence

Published 5:15 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2020

A domestic dispute in Lafayette County led to the arrest of two individuals and the confiscation of several ounces of methamphetamine.

On Dec. 26, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance in progress on County Road 469. Upon arrival and after the investigation, deputies arrested Bobby Griffin, 30 of Oxford, for aggravated domestic violence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

While investigating this incident, deputies became suspicious of possible drug trafficking taking place at the residence, according to the sheriff’s department. Deputies requested the assistance of the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, which led to the seizure of more than 12 ounces of methamphetamine and the arrest of Tema Tutor, 30 of Oxford, for drug trafficking.

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Tutor was charged with trafficking of a schedule I drug known as (Meth) methamphetamine; her bond has been set at $50,000.

Griffin was charged with aggravated domestic violence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His bond was set at $75,000.