Area man arrested on drug charges

While serving a search warrant Monday, Jackson law enforcement authorities arrested a 39-year-old man after finding a package with more than 5 grams of marijuana in his home, said Sgt. Christopher Mouser.

Jimmy Holt of 957 W. Independence, Jackson, was charged Tuesday with felony possession a controlled substance with intent to distribute and a misdemeanor for possession of drug paraphernalia.

He remains in custody at the Cape Girardeau County Jail in lieu of $30,000 bail.