Jackson attorney facing drug, prostitution charges
DOWNTOWN JACKSON — A Jackson attorney charged with possessing crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and patronizing prostitution is now free on $2,500 bond. Police say they arrested Stephen Brooks on Friday night at his home on an outstanding warrant. Officers reported finding crack cocaine, more than a dozen crack pipes, a shot gun and three handguns in his home. Brooks’ attorney Colin Morris released the following statement to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News: “Mr. Brooks pleads not guilty. This stems from an incident in July of 2012. He would ask respectfully that no one rush to judgement until all the facts are out. He would ask respectfully that no one rush to judgement until all the facts are out.” Police say the guns in his home were seized, and more charges could be filed as their investigation continues.
