Several teams of law enforcement officers set out early Thursday morning with the intention of rounding up dozens of suspects wanted for drug related offenses as part of a several months long investigation.

According to a press release from the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, Thursday’s operation involved not only narcotics detectives with the local department, but also agents and officers with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, U.S. Marshals and the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

Investigation techniques used to establish these cases involved controlled purchases of narcotics from the individuals that were either arrested Thursday morning, or are still wanted.

The release states that the suspects involved in these cases were alleged mid- to low-level drug dealers with most substances involved being heroin, methamphetamine and or prescription medication.

Law enforcement officers participating in the county-wide bust split into several teams before spreading out to pick up those wanted for various offenses.

Other suspects were also arrested during the operation when violations were found.

Arrested during the operation include;

Craig Ainsworth, 44, of 99 Fred Strain Rd., Carriere, for sale of a controlled substance.

Ellis Bennett, 48, of 211 Moeller Rd., for three counts of sale of a controlled substance and two counts of conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Michael Frierson, 35, of 514 Old Kiln Rd., for two counts of sale of a controlled substance and three counts of conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Heather Shaw, 27, of 514 Old Kiln Rd., for two counts of sale of a controlled substance and three counts of conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Marshoun Travis, 48, of 734 Homer Ladner Rd., Poplarville; for three counts of sale of a controlled substance.

Marty Smith, 56, of 27 Kandice Sue Lane, Poplarville; for two counts of sale of a controlled substance and two counts of conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Cortell Randolph, 22, address unknown, for two counts of sale of a controlled substance and two counts of conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Herbert Charamie, 33, of 85 W. Timber Bluff Lumberton, for three counts of sale of a controlled substance and three counts of conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Timothy Penton, 53, 20 Dago Penton Rd., for sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Aaron Lee, 26, address unknown, for two counts of sale of a controlled substance and two counts of conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Destiny McGuire, 29, 157 Jordan McQueen Rd., for three counts of sale of a controlled substance.

Stanley Aultman, 36, 803 Lakewood Dr., for probation violations.

Charles Smith, 51, of 515 Maxwell Rd., for probation violations.

Anthony Tyson, 46, of 107 Pat St., for felony taking of a motor vehicle indictment.

Wyatt Mitchell, 27, 206 W. Sycamore St., for sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

The following people were unable to be found by the teams on Thursday, and by Friday afternoon were still listed as wanted by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, said Det. Rob Williams.

Michelle Buks, 22, of 206 W. Sycamore Rd., for two counts of conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Bobby Pearson, 40, of 8 Virginia Dr., Poplarville for two counts of fraud by acquisition.

Alisa Williams, 38, of 102 S. Loftin Ave., for fraud by acquisition.

Donald Loper, 53, 8 Loper Lane, Poplarville, for a probation violation warrant with MDOC.

Donald Tastet, 33, 106 Verbena Dr., wanted for a probation violation warrant with MDOC.

Jill Miller, 39, 108 Fred Strain Rd., Carriere, for a probation violation warrant with MDOC.

Torrell Newton, 35, of 105 Betsy Dr., for a probation violation warrant with MDOC.

Darelle Jones, 39, of 1202 Pinewood Dr., for a probation violation warrant with MDOC.

Stephanie Travis, 28, of 1104 York St., for a probation violation warrant with MDOC.

Anthony Guy, 44, 2004 James Thomas St., for a probation violation warrant with MDOC.

LaKeith Rawls, 39, of 308 N. Blanks Ave., for conspiracy to sell a controlled substance and sale of a controlled substance.

Daisy Ellis, 33, of 28 Springhill Rd., Carriere for two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

Five individuals that were already in the custody of the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department had additional offenses pressed against them. Those individuals are listed below.

Lucius Breeland, 50, of 42 Nelly Burks Rd., Carriere for sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Thomas Bowers, 26, of 1801 Highway 11 S., for sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Shana Carlisle, 39, of 833 A Highway 26 E., Poplarville, for sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Conner Baker, 21, of 208 West Ida Dr., Poplarville, for sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Chance Coleman, 28, of 33 Billy Coleman Rd., Poplarville, for two counts of sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.

Other suspects were arrested as the teams picked up those with warrants. Jessica Randoph, 23, of 2201 S. McGeeHee Lane, Picayune, was arrested for possession of marijuana when deputies attempted to find her husband, Cortell Randolph.

Law enforcement teams attempting to find Donald Tastet instead found a house full of other people. In all six people were asked to exit the house as the officers attempted to located Tastet. Instead three other individuals were arrested for possession of paraphernalia when the officers found syringes and burnt spoons in the areas of the house they apparently controlled. Those individuals were identified as 43-year-old Theresa Wells, 29-year-old Amanda Mitchell and 33-year-old Michael Fisher, who all appeared to be living at the home on Verbena Drive.

While conducting the operation, deputies found 32-year-old Victoria Joles walking along the street side, prompting a road-side interview that later determined she had methamphetamine in her possession. Joles, of 316 Moody St., was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance.